reacodacode/fundza

Loosely Translated Fundza means "to learn" in Swati (South African Language). Fundza is a self-paced open-source e-learning platform used by Tutors, Facilitators, Lecturers, and Teachers to manage their classes. # Fundza - E-learning Platform ## Introduction: In the wake of the #FreeEducation students protest across South Africa it is clear that there is a need for a more inclusive solution that comprises of high quality, free and open-source learning material that will ensure the success of all students that subscribes to it. The students will need to be able to access a catalogue of free courses compiled by experienced teachers, teaching assistants, special and ordinary course facilitators, and lecturers. They will also receive mentorship and coaching given by the facilitators in order to ensure academic success during the course of their studies. ## What is Fundza ? Fundza is an e-learning platform that comprises of a catalogue of free courses that is categorised according to subjects/modules. The user will be able to subscribe to free courses that will be self-paced and unsupervised. If the user would like to receive special attention and/or mentorship/tutorship they have the option of subscribing to a paid course. This includes joining the classroom that will be monitored and managed by a tutor/facilitator. ## Using the Fundza Platform The Fundza platform allows both the tutor and the students to register for an account. The tutor has the privilledges to create a classroom that the students will be able to join. The tutor can create courses and quizzes that the students can take in order to supplement in-contact classes/lessons. The Tutor can choose to make the courses free or be paid for. The free courses will be available publicly whereas the paid ones will be available privately to the students in that subscribe to the tutor's classes. ## Create Lessons for students ## Create Quiz Once the students subscribe to the classes they can view their classes on a dashboard. ### The Student's Dashboard ### Tutor's Dashboard