The Odin Education ecosystem consists of 3 primary elements for a period of 2 years

• Hardware: The device/tablet
• Software: Everything that is loaded on the tablet
• Network access and data

There are several other resources and bonus features. Please see the full product info sheet here.

It is the hardware element of Odin Education, i.e. the tablet device you receive with the Odin Education full package. OMANG means “identity” in Tswana. Your device gives you a digital identity/passport to start accessing the world and building an online profile unique to you.

• Huawei T3 Tablet (fully pre-configured)
• 7-inch colour display
• High on-board memory – 16GB ROM, 2GB RAM
• Android 7 operating system
• 3G & Wi-fi enabled (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n@2.4GHz)
• Extended battery life – 8-hour continuous use
• 1-year hardware warranty

Yes, we are partnering with the DoE and we have their full endorsement in the Free State province where we first launched.

The DoE benefits from full access to the communication channel to the devices as well as access to the reports so that they are able to track and monitor progress of schools and learners.

Books are chosen according to the school requirements and curriculum. You will have all the textbooks specific to your grade and subject choices.

It depends on what your school wants to add. For example, past papers or lecture videos can be added. The Odin Education team can deliver any content specified by your school or institution.

It is your personal content box and will have content that relates to your specific interests and aptitudes. This can be added by dialling MIC or by your teacher/school sending it to you.

Books, videos, documents, tests, surveys, rewards. For any of these needs, they can just dial MIC.

Yes, absolutely. All online platforms can be accessed on the OMANG device. Limitless integration is a key feature of the Odin Education ecosystem. We aim to make cutting edge EdTech available to every child.

Moodle is an online platform for content sharing. This is only one element of what we offer. Moodle has no link to other platforms, no monitoring of use, no tech support, no device, no data provided. Odin Education includes all of these things and more. In addition, Moodle can easily be accessed from your OMANG device.

My Websites are allocated to the entire school, whereas Bonus Websites are specific to you as an individual.

No. The devices have built-in firmware and software that ensure they are used for their intended educational purpose only. Nothing can be downloaded and there is zero access to sites that are not specifically approved by Odin Education. This is to ensure the safety of learners and to avoid the distractions and dangers that exist with an open channel to the internet, apps and social platforms.

This is a feature where good behaviour or results can be incentivised through online vouchers, airtime etc. These rewards can be given/funded by the school or a corporate sponsor.

No data needs to be loaded onto the device. Managed connectivity means the devices are connected through our secure APN and therefore automatically connects when signal is available and automatically supplies data to every device every month.

Data will be topped up automatically each month.  Once an individual’s monthly limit is reached, the learner can request a data top-up, which the school or individual will pay for.

The device is designed for both online and offline use, with videos and content able to be downloaded onto the device whenever connectivity is available. Textbooks are all pre-loaded and available offline.

It is for secure communication between the school and learners – for example, sharing notices, positive social messages, reminders of upcoming events etc. All communication can be monitored and controlled, and users will be removed from communication access in cases of misuse.

Teachers, the school or sponsoring companies.

Multiple-choice tests are uploaded onto the system via a simple Excel template. This can be done by MIC on the teachers’ behalf if necessary. The learners then answer the questions by choosing the correct option from a series of questions that will display on the device.

Although it is not designed for this purpose, yes there is a substantial amount that the learner can learn by themselves, in the absence of a teacher.

The learner can access assistance from his/her peers or teacher via a group chat platform that is pre-programmed. Alternatively, the learner can go online, and click on a specific “tool” and thereafter pose a question – similar to the way in which you use Google.

It’s all your technical and user support in one place. We have a team of Odin Education experts who are standing by to help you with any questions, listen to your suggestions or give you support with your OMANG device. You can access MIC from the Chat forum on your device or on 083 787 4510 (phone call or WhatsApp) or you can email us on omang@jendamark.co.za. You can even send MIC a “Please call me”.

Currently, it is geared towards Grades 10, 11, 12, but this can and will be expanded to lower grades in the future.

Content of all devices is centrally and remotely managed. As you move from Grade 10 to 11 or from Grade 11 to 12, all your textbooks from the previous year will be removed and your new ones for the upcoming year will be loaded and ready for you to dive in. You just need to ensure that your device is connected to the network in order for this update to happen.

• Must have network coverage by one of the major providers (MTN, Vodacom) in your area.
• School management must be on board, trained and committed to the process.
• Funding to cover the cost. We are working hard to generate funding/sponsorships as well.

• To engage with the ecosystem, explore all its functionality and use all the tools provided to enhance their teaching, make learning fun, and make their lives easier.
• To encourage learners to engage fully and make use of all the resources provided both in class and at home.
• We are mindful of the fact that many teachers are averse to technology and we offer full support until they are confident with navigating the system.

No, the system is designed to be fully managed by MIC and all functionality is just a call away. The user-friendly admin interface is also available to staff members who want to do it themselves.

• To look after / take care of their device
• Be dedicated to learning
• Explore the world via the available apps and content on the Odin Education ecosystem

Even though the ecosystem is adopted by the school, the devices are owned by and cared for by the learners. It is theirs to use in the classroom and theirs to take home with them for after-hours learning and studying.

If you have an Android device that meets the specification requirements, we can convert it to an OMANG device. This is subject to specific device-based technical requirements and a minimum quantity of devices to convert.

The OMANG devices are extremely user-friendly. Simply hand the tablet to a learner, and without any training or guidance, they will in no time be able to navigate the system. But we do provide on-boarding training for both educators and learners when a school adopts the Odin Education ecosystem.

No, the school does not have to pay for the training. The cost of the training has been factored into the cost of the product.

School learners are minors and therefore are not legally allowed to sign any contractual documents. The school principal, parent or a legal guardian signs a standard undertaking of custodianship of the device with Terms & Conditions. A copy of this can be obtained on request by contacting us. The school principal will also need to sign a RICA document and an affidavit confirming receipt of devices.

No. Each learner is allocated his/her own dedicated device, which is exclusively for that particular learner. The reasons for this are:

• Each device is customised for the specific learner, based on his/her own needs, his/her own subject choices, his/her textbooks and other learning materials.
• The system is designed to create an individual profile based on usage, and to monitor and track the progress of each learner. If more than one learner is using the same tablet, it is not possible to track or monitor individual progress.

Once-off: R2800 per learner for the full package (including OMANG device) or R500 per learner for integrating existing devices (devices must match our spec requirements).

OR

Monthly: R129 pm x 24 months for the full package or R89 pm x 12 months to integrate existing devices. Plus an additional R5 pm per learner for full tech support services and R2 pm per learner per advanced platform access.

Please see a detailed costing sheet here

The intention is that the learner does not pay for anything. Data is sponsored by a network provider. There is a nominal cost for access to advanced integrated web platforms, but this cost should be covered by the school. There is also a token cost for the monthly tech concierge support, but again, this should be covered by the school or the sponsor/funder of Odin Education for that school.

Odin Education can be bought directly by the school/institution or it can be sponsored by the Department of Education or a private funder.

No, it is not a single-use consumer device nor is it meant for individuals. The system is holistic and meant to be used in a school system.

Chat forums are controlled and monitored centrally, with a teacher or adult on each group. Therefore any wrongful use can be detected and removed immediately.

Only educational websites that have been approved by the school are accessible from the device. We manage and monitor all access on the device, creating a secure environment for learning.

Profile or User Changes can easily be made from the admin panel. The user-friendly admin interface is available to staff members who want to do it themselves or you can just call MIC.

Our replacement policy is to provide 10% free replacement for damaged and stolen devices. For example, if a school has 100 learners, we would keep 10 devices in stock for this purpose. After this we would replace at a reduced device cost.

• Learner informs the school and the school informs Kaizen Unlimited of the loss or the fault.
• The device will be remotely shut down in the case of theft and the learner must report the theft at a police station and get a case number in order to receive a replacement device.
• Kaizen Unlimited makes the necessary arrangements to replace the device (based on availability of new/replacement devices).
• The new or replacement device is then reconfigured based on the content of the original one and sent back to the school to the learner.

All sponsors have access to the communication channel to the devices they have sponsored, so they may distribute positive brand messages, advertisements, surveys for consumer insights and rewards tokens for free each week. They can also claim SED B-BBEE points and they may access Big Data collected from the devices if applicable.

Odin Education creates a digital identity for every user. It enables learners to understand how to navigate a digital world. When you start interacting on the device, the system learns about you and it can create a digital profile. This includes your talents, abilities, interests and values, like an all-encompassing digital CV. This can be your access to countless job and life opportunities.