Out of Africa

1. Out of Africa Credit to all the practitioners and Department of Basic Education

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5. Desktop functionalities to a Mobile Platform Resource abundant users are taking desktop access mobile PC centric users Email Social networking Directions

6. A closer look at PC centric users Function specific devices PC centric users

7. Resource constrained users are entering the information age through mobile phones Mobile Centric Users

8. A closer look at mobile centric users Multifunctional use Pre paid Shared use

9. Digital divide vs Digital difference

10. Digital Divide With technology access and participation is possible Digital Difference Access and participation through technology that is already owned

11. Channels Voice SMS (Missed calls) USSD MMS Bluetooth WAP Web WiFi

12. Mobile Spaces as places. • Voice • USSD • SMS

13. Mobile Applications Feature Phone Applications Application that runs on all mobile feature phones JAVA ME

14. Dr Maths 32 000learners MXit Tutors from University of Pretoria, AIMS Three languages 300 tutors

15. A user called PIMP(*)STAR logged on at 17.28.12 and started competing in the "factor a polynomial" competition. 17:28:12 PIMP(*)STAR: 17:28:12 Bot -> PIMP(*)STAR: The current TopScore is einstein's mother with 100%. To clear your score and start over send .z with nothing after it. TopScores are updated after 10 questions. What are the FACTORS of the polynomial x^2 +10x +24 Write the factors in the form .z x+3 x-7 with one space between the factors. 17:28:53 PIMP(*)STAR: x+4 x+6 PIMP(*)STAR played on and off for 5 hours getting better and better eventually becoming the TopScore 22:51:23 Bot -> PIMP(*)STAR: Correct. Your score is 10 correct out of 10 or 100%.

16. Congratulations. You are the new TopScore. What are the FACTORS of the polynomial x^2 -7x -44 • Write the factors in the form .z x+3 x-7 with one space between the factors. • Dr Maths allows users to change their aliases. Once PIMP(*)STAR was the top score and her name was going to be displayed for all to see (even though they don't publish telephone numbers or any identifying comments), the user tried out a few other aliases such as "Qun of Maths" and eventually settled on "smartyCAT" • 22:52:43 Bot -> PIMP(*)STAR: We currently know you as PIMP(*)STAR. Send us a .n • followed by the new name you want on our system. • 22:54:23 PIMP(*)STAR: Qun of maths • 22:54:23 Bot -> Qun of maths: We have changed your name to Qun of maths on our system. • 22:55:23 Qun of maths: • 22:55:23 Bot -> Qun of maths: We currently know you as Qun of maths. Send us a .n • followed by the new name you want on our system. • 22:56:03 Qun of maths: smartyCAT • 22:56:03 Bot -> smartyCAT: We have changed your name to smartyCAT on our system.

17. 0k thx! I realy admire y0u pe0pl... Thanx again! • thx dis is a gudsrvc u hv g2g • Hey thank gudnesur here • Oh urrealy doing a gr8 job thank u! • Jaiknwbtireali thank god 4 tat finding u on my mixtq • K thnxbecovseuregudhlp 2 us • Wow thnx a lot • this doctor maths thing is such a great thing cos you got me 20 Mark's, idid'nt understand a day b4 my exam and u saved me thanks!!

18. YozaCellphone Stories (m4Lit) Shuttleworth Foundation Literacy 300 000 reads

19. YozaCellphone Stories (m4Lit) Shuttleworth Foundation Literacy 300 000 reads HOW TO ACCESS www.yoza.mobi On Mxit add a contact (MXit service) called yoza www.facebook.com/yozacellphonestories PROJECT INFO www.yozaproject.com info@yozaproject.com

20. Presented by Phone 012 998-6488 Cell082 872-5343 ian@learningtothemax.co.za

21. What is QuizMax? Revision quizzes directly on your cell phone .... • Preparation tool for tests and exams • Wide range of exam-level questions • Immediate feedback: answers plus reasons for the correct answers • Large bank of questions to ensure minimal repetition • Developed by experienced Maths, Physical Science and Life Sciences educators • Complies with National Curriculum Statement • Compliant with current Examination Guidelines www.QuizMax.net or via MXit

22. What is QuizMax? ... Direct feedback with the correct answers and a reason for the answer after the test • Progress reports are provided to each user to track the tests they have done and their marks

23. Growth Since its inception, QuizMax has developed into an effective product • May 2011 • Advertising campaign started • October 2010 • QuizMax Mathematics content is launched! May 2010 QuizMax is launched with Physical Science

24. Growth ... QuizMax’s growth confirms that “m-learning works” • June 2011 Stats Registered users: 93 388 • Active users: (end May) 46 000 Quizzescompleted: 340 841 Total page Impressions: +- 1 700 000 June page impressions: +-810 000

25. Results vary - Subject to subject As expected, Maths and Physical Science results are lowBut top learners perform well • Average % per subject • Top 10 learners • by number of quizzes completed

26. Results vary - School to school Trial undertaken in the Western Cape • Average % per school

27. Dissections for ALL

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29. edge campus Mobile Education Gaming

30. 3-step process • Sparking Curiosity • Create a Knowledge Gap • Filling the Gap • Resources • Applying content in context • Safe environment for application of Knowledge

31. MathX Goal: Improve basic Maths Four nrs (1,4,7,9) = Target nr (36) Solution: (4*7)+9-1=36 “Wow it rocks!simply the best! I improved in maths en thnx 2 edge campus!” “MathXizgudbcause it's cn teach thoz who dntknwmaths,lyk me 4 instance iws dumb at mathsbt now am the top studen of da class”

32. edge campus • Stats for MathX(after 5 weeks): • 22 000 users and • 180 000 games played • Please contact us: • www.edgecampus.co.za • tanye@edgecampus.co.za

33. Nokia Mobile Maths Pilot Schools

39. The Future

40. Thank You Dr Adele Botha abotha@csir.co.za