The I-CAN Centre is a digital public access facility for all citizens

1. I-CAN CENTRE

2. WCG Goals and Objectives for I-CAN POC
• To integrate and expand the public access ICT offering to citizens in WC
• Broadband Adoption allows communities to connect and collaborate through
technology.
• To provide learning and innovation through the broadband adoption and unleash
potential in communities. Potential such as business growth, entrepreneurship and
spurring job creation will be the focus of I-CAN Centre to fulfil the vision of WCG.
• Affordable broadband connectivity, services and applications are essential to
modern society, offering widely recognized social and economic benefits.

3. I-CAN POC Goals and Objectives
Goals
• To provide citizens access to high speed broadband and digital services.
• To provide citizens with access to relevant digital skills programmes for better
employment opportunities and stimulate entrepreneurship.
• To promote the adoption of digital lifestyles.
Objectives
• To empower citizens with digital skills through WCG supported funding.
• To partner with Service Providers to offer skills programmes and workshops for the
community.
• To develop a sustainable model that is not wholly reliable on Government funding.

4. Problems Solution
Poverty Citizens who cannot afford courses, are placed on
government supported courses through selection
criteria.
High Unemployment Rate The I-CAN Centre partners with work placement
agencies to send trained students obtain work
experience.
Gangsterism Provides alternative opportunities through government
supported courses to obtain necessary skills.
Substance Abuse The I-CAN Centre in partnership with Tehilla (Drug
Rehab) empower students through computer training
and entrepreneurship.
Socio-economic context

5. What is an I-CAN Centre
• I-CAN stands for Interactive Community Access Network (I-CAN)
• It is a public access facility that provides access to information through technology.
• The purpose of the I-CAN Centre is to become a hub of activity for digital and technological
development in Elsies River.
• The I-CAN Centre will offer various skills and entrepreneurial development as well as business
guidance and support through various zones.

6. I-CAN Zones
Commercial Zone | Learn Zone | Create Zone| Play Zone | Study Zone
The I-CAN Centre as the digital heart for a community has a strategic adoption framework that
outlines how citizens can be upskilled through specialized service providers and how companies can
invest in I-CAN Centre going forward.
This initiative is a game changer in community development and transformation and communities
will greatly benefit through this access to information.

7. Benefits for an I-CAN User
◦300 MB FREE LIMITED WIFI DATA per month
◦45 minutes FREE Internet usage per day
◦3 hour computer training session for free for beginners and
intermediates

8. Why a Commercial Zone?
•The Commercial Zone is the heartbeat of the Centre.
•This zone is where all digital services are coordinated and orientation of the I-CAN is explained.
•Each user is entitled to 300 MB Free WIFI Data per month, 45 minute Smart Cape internet per day and a
free basic course.
•Free and paid workshops is offered.
•Digital services such copying, printing, scanning and laminating.

9. Why a Learn Zone?
•The Learn Zone is a computer training facility that offers various ICT training.
•In addition to instructor led classes, a blended learning approach is also implemented in the classroom
where Service providers can stream live from their site to the I-CAN Centre.
•Online learning portals such as Khan Academy is being run on Saturdays.
•Various ICT skills from typing to Google Apps is offered in the Learn Zone.

10. Why a Study Zone?
•This unique space allows students to do homework and conduct research online to complete assignments.
•In addition, we offer study skills and research methodology strategies for students.
•Online Study and Research material is available here.
•In the Study Zone internet usage is for free for students using Smart Cape.

11. Why a Create Zone?
•This creative space allows citizens to become innovators through development and design.
•The exposure to high-end technology enable citizens to explore their creative skills.
•From Multimedia Design, Video Editing & Mobile App Development entrepreneurs will empowered to
start their own business.
•Social innovation projects will be managed by the Create Zone facility. E.g. I-CAN Hackathon and Code-
Jams.

12. Why a Play Zone?
•This exciting environment allows children and adults explore their gaming skills.
•The xbox and PlayStation facility grants children an opportunity to play games and make learning
interactive.
•In addition, we offer coding for kids and game design in order to develop computational thinking amongst
learners.

13. Service Providers and Partners
Partner / Funder Service Type
DEDAT Funder of the Project
City of Cape Town Building and Smart Cape
Google Computer Science First Pilot project
Service Provider
Sonic Wireless They are providing Internet for the I-CAN Centre
College of Cape Town IT Essentials, Essential Business Skills
Cyan Development Multimedia Design
Appshed Mobile App Development
JJ Sounds Audio Visual
Vision Music Records Artist Development
Easibility Mindkey, Matric What Now!
MyCyberwall CAPS-aligned content for grades 4 to 7

14. Clips and Pictures of events and projects
In December The I-CAN Centre had a Holiday
Program and kids had various activities.
Smart Cape has become very popular at the the I-
CAN Centre students queue for using the Internet.

15. Clips and Pictures of events and projects
The Audio Visual course enable students to learn
new technologies in the Sound World. Below
students are learning how to setup the PA system
and wiring correctly.
Students connecting a projector screen from scratch.

16. Clips and Pictures of events and projects
It’s amazing to see the creativity and innovation that
comes from the Create Zone. The Mobile App
Development and Multimedia Design students are
doing very good.
Students enrolled for the Mindkey Course will be
empowered to develop new learning patterns and
think creatively through technology.

17. Clips and Pictures of events and projects
The I-CAN Centre partner with the Bishop Lavis
Library and the Service Providers for Marketing for
Students.
The Essentials Business Skills and IT Essential
students graduated from College of Cape Town

18. Video Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqRWkgRnv4k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgqiXvM1P1k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBm63Zo14ec
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dav_x9mXnBA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-koVnc1oi3Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHSdKfIX5wE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGMWFwtdX5o

19. Statistics and other relative information
Description Total Date Duration
Total Students that completed courses
Simulation 176 Sept 2015 3 weeks
Phase 1 122 Oct - Dec 2015 3 months
Total Students undertaking courses
Phase 2 92 Jan – Mar 2016 3 months