Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 27-03-2018

While many people have advised that technology is bad, especially for children, it is here to stay.

In fact, technology is progressing daily and children educated with the right tools have a great advantage over those who aren’t.
Anyone entering the workforce today must have at the very least a basic knowledge of technology and how to navigate a digital world.

Digital learning thrusts students into a world of improved educational opportunities, exposing them to a wealth of information at the click of a button allowing for more dynamic content as well as higher engagement levels.

Another advantage of digital learning is the move towards a paperless space, whether the high cost of printing textbooks will fall away, allowing all information required for learners to be digitally produced. In addition to the textbook content, learners can also access supplementary information via the internet.

Samsung Electronics South Africa says it has addressed the challenge of finding the right technology to support children’s education with the School in a Box (SIB) solution.

This is an educational tool built around a Samsung tablet that packages all the hardware needed to support learning in a single, comprehensive kit for students and schools.

There are three different SIB packages available:

• Essential: A Samsung Galaxy Tablet 3 Lite (T116), a Bluetooth Universal Keyboard Cover, 16GB mSD card, in-ear earphones, screen protector and a tablet carry case.
• Classic: A Samsung Tab E (T561), Bluetooth keyboard case, Samsung 16GB mSD card, in-ear headphones, screen protector and tablet carry case.

• Advanced: A Samsung Tab A (P555), bluetooth keyboard case, Samsung 16GB mSD card, in-ear headphones, screen protector, and tablet carry case.

The SIB is backed by a one-year Tech Insurance Policy, which delivers 12 months accidental damage insurance and one free screen replacement for the tablet device.

Samsung says as technology becomes even more integrated into everyday life and learning it will continue to create innovative, robust and relevant tools to enhance digital education.

All SIB packages are available through online retailers Loot, Telkom, Nexus Hub, Pc Link Computers, Young Tech Solutions, Geewiz, Buyanything and van Schaiks book store.

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