PC Training And Business College

With capital expenditure of over One Billion Rands invested in Campus Infrastructure, PC Training and Business College committed a further R100 million investment to improve the quality of teaching for learning by using technology in education. This learning initiative revolutionized and enhanced learning experiences in the education process in South Africa. To date 36 000 Tablet PCs were made available to learners registering for Higher and Further Education qualifications, FREE of charge, when they enroll at the College. New technology significantly changes the learning experiences and lecturers interaction. It adds a new dimension to lecture room interaction. Learners receive most of their learning material pre-loaded and readily available from their tablet PC's, creating a culture of learner centredness. The Tablet PC’s compact, convertible design allows learners to comfortably make use of the device in small spaces. Tablet PCs also include wireless Wi-Fi and internet support. Learners can quickly jot down notes from mathematical formulas to flow charts because they’re electronic and can re-organize their notes, save items in the cloud and search for them later. Higher Education learners will also have the added advantage of accessing e–libraries irrespective of where they are, empowering them to draw from a wider range of research material from all over the world. In addition, online entry to the Integrated Campus Administration System and e-library for assignments, accounts information and examination results. The Tablet PC also creates a ‘green’ culture that will benefit the environment by encouraging learners and educators to move away from the exorbitant use of paper and printing, saving over 150 tons of paper per year. The technological leadership and ongoing deployment of Tablet PC's will further enhance the Institution's standing as a world-class Higher Education Institution.