I-CAN CENTRE

WCG Goals and Objectives for I-CAN POC

• To integrate and expand the public access ICT offering to citizens in WC

• Broadband Adoption allows communities to connect and collaborate through technology.

• To provide learning and innovation through the broadband adoption and unleash potential in communities. Potential such as business growth, entrepreneurship and spurring job creation will be the focus of I-CAN Centre to fulfil the vision of WCG.

• Affordable broadband connectivity, services and applications are essential to modern society, offering widely recognized social and economic benefits.

I-CAN POC Goals and Objectives

Goals

• To provide citizens access to high speed broadband and digital services.

• To provide citizens with access to relevant digital skills programmes for better employment opportunities and stimulate entrepreneurship.

• To promote the adoption of digital lifestyles.

Objectives• To empower citizens with digital skills through WCG supported funding.• To partner with Service Providers to offer skills programmes and workshops for the

community. • To develop a sustainable model that is not wholly reliable on Government funding.

Problems SolutionPoverty Citizens who cannot afford courses, are placed on

government supported courses through selection

criteria.

High Unemployment Rate The I-CAN Centre partners with work placement

agencies to send trained students obtain work

experience.

Gangsterism Provides alternative opportunities through government

supported courses to obtain necessary skills.

Substance Abuse The I-CAN Centre in partnership with Tehilla (Drug

Rehab) empower students through computer training

and entrepreneurship.

Socio-economic context

What is an I-CAN Centre

• I-CAN stands for Interactive Community Access Network (I-CAN)

• It is a public access facility that provides access to information through technology.

• The purpose of the I-CAN Centre is to become a hub of activity for digital and technological

development in Elsies River.

• The I-CAN Centre will offer various skills and entrepreneurial development as well as business

guidance and support through various zones.

I-CAN Zones

Commercial Zone | Learn Zone | Create Zone| Play Zone | Study Zone

The I-CAN Centre as the digital heart for a community has a strategic adoption framework that outlines how citizens can be upskilled through specialized service providers and how companies can invest in I-CAN Centre going forward.This initiative is a game changer in community development and transformation and communities will greatly benefit through this access to information.

Benefits for an I-CAN User

◦300 MB FREE LIMITED WIFI DATA per month◦45 minutes FREE Internet usage per day◦3 hour computer training session for free for beginners and intermediates

Why a Commercial Zone?

•The Commercial Zone is the heartbeat of the Centre. •This zone is where all digital services are coordinated and orientation of the I-CAN is explained.•Each user is entitled to 300 MB Free WIFI Data per month, 45 minute Smart Cape internet per day and a free basic course.•Free and paid workshops is offered.•Digital services such copying, printing, scanning and laminating.

Why a Learn Zone?

•The Learn Zone is a computer training facility that offers various ICT training.•In addition to instructor led classes, a blended learning approach is also implemented in the classroom where Service providers can stream live from their site to the I-CAN Centre.•Online learning portals such as Khan Academy is being run on Saturdays.•Various ICT skills from typing to Google Apps is offered in the Learn Zone.

Why a Study Zone?

•This unique space allows students to do homework and conduct research online to complete assignments.•In addition, we offer study skills and research methodology strategies for students.•Online Study and Research material is available here.•In the Study Zone internet usage is for free for students using Smart Cape.

Why a Create Zone?

•This creative space allows citizens to become innovators through development and design.•The exposure to high-end technology enable citizens to explore their creative skills.•From Multimedia Design, Video Editing & Mobile App Development entrepreneurs will empowered to start their own business.•Social innovation projects will be managed by the Create Zone facility. E.g. I-CAN Hackathon and Code-Jams.

Why a Play Zone?

•This exciting environment allows children and adults explore their gaming skills.•The xbox and PlayStation facility grants children an opportunity to play games and make learning interactive.•In addition, we offer coding for kids and game design in order to develop computational thinking amongst learners.

Service Providers and PartnersPartner / Funder Service Type

DEDAT Funder of the Project

City of Cape Town Building and Smart Cape

Google Computer Science First Pilot project

Service Provider

Sonic Wireless They are providing Internet for the I-CAN Centre

College of Cape Town IT Essentials, Essential Business Skills

Cyan Development Multimedia Design

Appshed Mobile App Development

JJ Sounds Audio Visual

Vision Music Records Artist Development

Easibility Mindkey, Matric What Now!

MyCyberwall CAPS-aligned content for grades 4 to 7

Clips and Pictures of events and projects

In December The I-CAN Centre had a Holiday Program and kids had various activities.

Smart Cape has become very popular at the the I-CAN Centre students queue for using the Internet.

Clips and Pictures of events and projects

The Audio Visual course enable students to learn new technologies in the Sound World. Below students are learning how to setup the PA system and wiring correctly.

Students connecting a projector screen from scratch.

Clips and Pictures of events and projects

It’s amazing to see the creativity and innovation that comes from the Create Zone. The Mobile App Development and Multimedia Design students are doing very good.

Students enrolled for the Mindkey Course will be empowered to develop new learning patterns and think creatively through technology.

Clips and Pictures of events and projects

The I-CAN Centre partner with the Bishop Lavis Library and the Service Providers for Marketing for Students.

The Essentials Business Skills and IT Essential students graduated from College of Cape Town

Video Links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqRWkgRnv4k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgqiXvM1P1k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBm63Zo14ec

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dav_x9mXnBA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-koVnc1oi3Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHSdKfIX5wE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGMWFwtdX5o

Statistics and other relative information

Description Total Date Duration

Total Students that completed courses

Simulation 176 Sept 2015 3 weeks

Phase 1 122 Oct - Dec 2015 3 months

Total Students undertaking courses

Phase 2 92 Jan – Mar 2016 3 months