Keywords: ICT
The region introduced ICT Integration into teaching and learning project. To enhance ICT Integration and data management, the region developed a web-based interactive platform (e-Thuto) currently consisting of two modules: The e-learning module and the data management module. The e-learning module is targeting teachers, learners with parental involvement. It also host e-content for various subjects. Teachers and learners interacting with the system and having a parental link. The Data management module, is where the regional data (staff and student) information is managed digitally. The initiative resulted in the creation of one virtual office where all the regional data is managed and stored. Information including individual learner performance can be accessed here. The system is designed such that the school head can access all data at school level and similarly the Regional Director can accesses data for all schools in the region. A lot of information that was processed manually or separately in different institutions is now achieved collectively on the e-Thuto system, these now automated. The region was also implementing Botswana Education and Training Sector Strategic Plan (ETSSP) 2015 – 2020. 4.2 All 10 Critical Sector Strategic Priorities Objectives of the project - Equip teachers with ICT skills for effective delivery of the curriculum - Develop a web-based interactive system to inculcate students and the workforce with lifelong learning skills - Provide a secure and mass storage of the regional data. - Introduce services with artificial intelligence.