Foundation (R-3)

Google Read Along

An AI-powered assistant that uses speech recognition to listen to children read and provide real-time correction.

The "Echo" Station: Set up a quiet corner. One student reads a sentence to the AI; the next student must repeat it perfectly to "earn" a digital star for the team.

Nal’ibali

A national campaign providing stories and audiobooks in all 11 official South African languages.

Story-to-Stage: Read a zero-rated story aloud. Then, have students act out the ending using local materials (sticks, stones) as props.

African Storybook

A digital library of hundreds of illustrated picture books designed for the African context.

The "Big Book" Project: Download a book and project it (or pass a single phone). Have students draw their own "alternative ending" in their workbooks.

Intermediate (4-7)

Edukite

A CAPS-aligned app featuring 2D and 3D animations and simulations for Science and Maths.

The Visual Debate: Play an animation (e.g., The Heart). Stop it midway and ask: "Where will the blood go next?" Students must draw their prediction before finishing the clip.

Thunderbolt Kids

CAPS-aligned Natural Science and Technology digital workbooks and resources.

Bluetooth Relay: Share the PDF via Bluetooth. Assign each group one "fact" from the chapter to illustrate on the chalkboard for the rest of the class.

WhatsApp

A low-data messaging app used as a "Micro-Learning" platform for sharing lessons.

The Riddle Race: Send a 30-second voice note riddle about a science concept after school. The first three students to reply correctly get a "Digital Champion" shout-out.

Senior (8-11)

Siyavula

An adaptive online practice platform for Mathematics and Physical Sciences.

The "Mastery Goal" Wall: Have students set a weekly star goal on the zero-rated site. Every Friday, the "Star Leaderboard" is updated on the classroom wall to drive healthy competition.

PhotoMath

A mobile app that scans handwritten math problems to show step-by-step solutions.

"Beat the Bot": Have students solve a problem manually first. Then, use PhotoMath to "audit" their steps. If they found a different (correct) way, they explain it to the class.

Kolibri (Khan Lite)

A platform that hosts Khan Academy videos/exercises on a local server (no internet needed).

The Offline Lab: Use a single "hub" device to stream a tutorial. Students then work in pairs to solve 5 related problems, using the video for reference if they get stuck.