DireqLearn is your Technology in Education solutions provider, supporting
education ministries, school networking and
community organisations and schools,
with the integration of technology in the
teaching and learning process.
DireqLearn provides the expertise and solutions necessary to impact positively
on the education sector in Africa through the deployment
of educational technologies. The
positive impact provided in the education sector
will have ripple effects in addressing national Digital
Divide issues. Taking advantage
of an underdeveloped sector will ensure DireqLearn contributes to its developmental imperatives of offering low-cost
yet world-class and educationally sound solutions, while ensuring the profitability of the company.
As
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are
rapidly deployed within the educational
sector, you can rely on the expertise and
solutions provided by DireqLearn. Solutions such as direqopenlab are also deployed in other environments
- corporates, Internet cafes and training facilities.
DireqLearn offers holistic solutions, which are grouped in the following categories:
DireqServices for Consulting and Project Management, DireqContent for content and software offerings, DireqConneq for alternative
connectivity solutions, and DireqTeq for technology platforms options, such as DireqOpenLab.
The
management team and staff have experience in the classroom, boardroom
and out in the field, providing more than theoretical solutions
to real-world educational challenges. DireqLearn retains
some of most experienced ICT in education specialists in the
world.
DireqLearn is forging ahead throughout the African continent, and
is currently active in Southern
Africa, West Africa and soon in Eastern Africa.
DireqLearn South Africa is responsible for the Southern African
Region and the Indian Ocean Islands.
It is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Direq International. Its tentacles have extended to projects
in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and
Mauritius. As at March 2003 there is a staff
complement of 8 persons, with the core based in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.
DireqLearn Nigeria is a partnership between Direq International
and a number of Nigerian interests,
including the chairman, HRH, The Obi of Onitsha
(A N Emeka), the Sutton Group and The Olabimtan Consortium.
This is currently the largest DireqLearn operation, with a staff
complement
nearing 20 persons, based in Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria. The
operation is headed by CEO Denis Brandjes
and COO Quintin Spies.
The
DireqLearn Kenya operation has been in development for
several months, and was activated
late March 2003, under the leadership of Ms. Linda
Widmark, a specialist in the area of ICTs for development. DireqLearn is now able to service the East African region.
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