Dear List Members<br><br>Suitably qualified South African companies or individuals in developing learning material and GIS are requested to provide a proposal and a quotation on the development of a manual or workbook in support of the GIS In Schools programme.<br>
<br>GIS has become part of the geography schools curricula for grades 10 -12 as indicated in the National Curriculum Statement. Additional information on the geography curricula (Grades 10 - 12) can be found from this address <a href="http://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/Curriculum.asp">http://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/Curriculum.asp</a> <br>
<br>Please note that the manual / workbook would need to target:<br>1. teachers<br>2. learners<br>3. access to computers<br>4. no access to computers<br><br>An open source software package will be used (currently we have been providing training on QGIS). <br>
<br>Copyright of all work done would either be to the State or under Creative Commons.<br><br>Communication will be with shortlisted companies or individuals and would be required to provide a demonstration or make a presentation at their expense.<br>
<br>Please do not hesitate to contact myself for any clarity.<br><br>Closing date 16 June 08<br><br>Regards,<br><br>Sindile Bidla<br>Deputy Director: Spatial Information Services<br>Chief Directorate: Spatial Planning & Information<br>
Tel: 0437220536<br>Cell: 0823024393<br>Fax: 0437220551<br>email: <a href="mailto:sxjbidla@dla.gov.za">sxjbidla@dla.gov.za</a> <br><br>Shared Services Centre<br>Ocean Terrace Park - Block H 2nd Floor<br>Off Moore Street<br>
Quigney, East London,5200<br><br>