Edit Microsystems (Pty) Ltd, an award winning company, has been involved in the supply of education solutions to schools throughout South Africa, for more than 21 years.
Smartboard solutions are provided to schools after determination of needs are assessed. A common Smartboard Solution would consist of a Smartboard (interactive electronic whiteboard), a data projector, a laptop or pc, software and on-going training.
The challenge of affordability has always been a prime restrictor for the majority of schools in bridging the digital divide, whilst the challenge of sustainable technological solutions has been an even greater one. Edit Microsystems has responded to this on-going challenge in various ways such as negotiating with service providers to offer extended warranties on items like data projectors (up to 5 years) and by providing quicker turnaround times on repairs and warranty claims.
Schools are supported on an on-going basis both technically and with training. The Bridgit communication system provides online and remote support to teachers in their classrooms. Interchanging of resources with educators across the globe is easy and encouraged. Educational specialists ensure that the technological solutions are supported by relevant and exciting software packages to enhance the curriculum delivery process.
Edit Microsystems has also been a leader in finding and providing specially adapted hardware and software for Learners with Special Educational Needs. This is also done throughout South Africa.
Edit Microsystems has a proud tradition of innovation and has always been on the cutting edge of technological advances in education and is currently exploring the use of mobile devices to a greater degree in South African schools.
Involvement in school projects is extensive as seen below:
- Telkom Foundation project involving 150 schools with 450 Smartboard Solutions (Smartboard Interactive Whiteboard + Data projector provided and installed )
- Dionwired/Massmart, National Special Needs Project : 14 schools equipped with Smartboards, data projectors, training ,software and on-going support
- Transnet Maths & Science project – Smartboards, data projectors, computers, software and training
- Gauteng Special Needs - Clicker Project - 350 Schools as well as the Gauteng online project ( provision of software to schools )
- Ligbron E- Learning Project - Award winning Project in Mpumalanga focusing on the use of Smartboards as a tool to promote long distance learning via video and data transference. Lessons are broadcasted to rural schools from the Ligbron Academy via Bridgit software.
- Mpumalanga Mining E - Learning Project – Smartboard Interactive Whiteboards and software
- KZN - E learning Project – Smartboard solutions to schools in KZN
- Outreach Projects in Limpopo, North West Province, Northern Cape, Free State and Gauteng involving Smartboard Solutions ( Smartboard ,data projector, training and software )
- The e-Lapa Project in the Free State - Smartboard Solutions provided to schools in Free State
- The Khanya Project - close to 2000 Smart Interactive Whiteboards, data projectors, training and software and other hardware such as Data Harvest Equipment supplied to schools throughout the Western Cape.
- Namibia Special Needs Project – Special needs software supplied to various schools
- Protea Development Trust Project : Smartboard Solutions provided to schools via international funding
- Oceana Group Project : Smartboard Solutions including pc’s and training supplied to schools which are supported by this group
- Stellenbosch University : Smartboard solutions provided for their Teacher Training Programme
