Samsung has partnered with eKitabu, an eBooks software company, to roll out an online based eBooks system for the approved 8-4-4 Secondary School Curriculum. Students enrolling at Sunshine Secondary School will be able to access their educational materials digitally, through Samsung tablets, with educational materials uploaded by eKitabu.
Speaking during a prize giving ceremony at Sunshine Secondary School where the Electronics Company issued the tablets uploaded with eKitabu software, Mr. Robert Ngeru, Vice President, Samsung Electronics East and Central Africa, said that the new e-Learning solution is designed to enhance the school’s academic delivery efficiencies.
“Enabling students to adopt paperless academic digital learning solutions is key to empowering them to embrace technological innovations which the world is quickly adopting. This demonstrates our commitment to Africa, which extends beyond just technological innovation, but towards being a contributing member to the African society and a supporter of regional development.†Said Mr. Ngeru.
Apart from the government approved syllabus, the service, which is available on Android devices downloadable on the Samsung Apps Store, has a vast range of eBooks ranging from Kenyan Best sellers, African Books and popular books globally.
While receiving the tablets, Sunshine Secondary School Principal Kibet Kiptum said, “The quest to adopt e-learning in our school was inspired by the convenience that comes with accessing learning content remotely. The cost of text books has been on an upward trend and thus, this is a cost effective solution that we are advising the parents and guardians to adoptâ€.
As part of the Sunshine Secondary School implementation, eKitabu will train teachers in e-learning, including both in the use and creation of digital content.