Teachers-Whatsapp

Teachers can use whatsapp to communicate with their learners and their parents as this is the most accessible and is very much affordable. Teachers can use this app to share content with their learners. Teachers can also use the app to allow group work with learners by having group video call with their learners. Moreover, whatsapp can be used by teachers to communicate with their colleagues to share ideas 

Learners: WhatsApp

Use an interactive platform with fellow classmates (and teachers), they can also use it to have discussions on topics that they find difficult. Setting up a class WhatsApp group where information is shared about school work. 

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Learners/ Vodacom free online learning

Learners can use Vodacom free online learning this gives students an opportunity to carry on with school work at zero rated and accommodates those learners who do not have access to internet.

Teachers- Blackboard Learn

This can be used by teachers to post class material, to post a poll in order to get input. They can also set up timed quizzes for assessment purposes. 

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Learners- Edmodo

Learners can use edmodo to keep in contact with their teachers and and be able to engage with their classmates. learners can also access their study material and tasks that they need to complete

learners/ youtube

learners can use as an entertainment as well as an explanation of concepts for visual learning to take place

Teachers/ Zoom

Teachers can use Zoom as a communication and visual platform to communicate with their learners and parents. Here teachers can consolidate and explain concepts  that learners/ parents may be confused about