Dut And Confucius Institute (Ci) Smart Classroom

SUMMARY

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged educators to seek different ways to teach and learn in schools and in institutions of higher learning. As a response to this, DUT CI Smart Classroom is a project that aims to provide a comprehensive service supporting online teaching and training sessions.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

• Offering Chinese language and culture courses for local communities such as schools or universities
• Providing a platform or venue that supports virtual conferences, workshops or training courses aimed at vocational skills training

IMPACT

The project will provide an excellent opportunity to extend DUT and its CI’s influence on the local community and provide a social service focusing on:

WHY SHOULD DONOR ASSIST?

This project will contribute to the economic development of local communities by introducing skills and vocational training workshops and offer various possibilities for youth, including various exchange programmes and internships or study opportunities. The CI is aiming to promote this project widely across the Province so that people who have a strong desire to make a difference could benefit by accessing these opportunities. Therefore, a teaching or training platform/network could be established to strengthen the radiated impact of the project with donors' support.

PROJECT LEADERS AND CONTACT DETAILS

Frank Lin Wu and Phumzile Xulu Confucius Institute and DVC: RIE Community Engagement Email: linw@dut.ac.za

TIMELINE

Pilot period: September 2020 – September 2021

BUDGET

R700 000