The computer-based environment is conveniently situated inside Tubatse Crossing Shopping Centre, Galleria Mall and the Jubilee Mall, adding to the safety and familiarity aspect of the initiative. With various activity areas within the Learning Lab, people from all ages can come and learn, interact and harness the power of opening the world by the click of a button. And the best feature, the Learni
ng Lab, is a free learning environment. There area various areas in the Learning Lab:
The Computer Hives are situated in the middle of the Learning Lab. These are computers situated together in a hive-shaped form where people are welcome to use the units for anything from research, self-help studies to assignments. The Quick-Fix Pillars are tree-shaped units which have 2 computers per structure. These units are designed to cater for people who need a quick solution to check e-mails, do Internet banking to on-line shopping. The Study Bar is a long table structure where people can bring and use their own devices for items related to the Computer Hives. Although plugs will be available, users are encouraged to bring their own chargers. The items above will be manned by a Floor Manager, who is qualified in information technology literacy and troubleshooting. The Study Library will be a stand-alone structure complete with self-help study guides, as well as Grade 12 past exam papers for Life Science, Accountancy and Geography. This is a learning "box" within the lab where all the training will take place. The training will include internet courses, soft skills training to guest speakers. The Think Tank caters for 30 users at a time and courses will be advertised via printed and electronic media. Bookings are essential to avoid disappointment. The Think Tank courses will be presented by qualified trainers; respected experts in their fields. To register to make use of the Learning Lab, people need to bring their original identification documents (Id document, drivers license, proof of residence or birth certificates) to the Learning Lab. All users will have their thumb prints registered as an access control measure - your thumb print will become your allowance of entry. This registration is a once-off measure. Once this has been done, the user will have controlled access to the Learning Lab with their thumb print. The Learning Lab will be a capped Wifi area, to encourage an environment exclusively dedicated to learning and training. The Think Tank is a training area and will not be covered by this concept. There is a locker feature at the reception area. As no bags or refreshments will be allowed in the Learning Lab at any time, the items will be locked in one of lockers until the user is done.
