Padziwe Digital Library is a computer-based software containing learning materials for secondary school education.

The learning materials cover both JCE and MSCE levels of study. There are 12 subjects in this database: Agriculture Bible Knowledge Biology Chemistry Computer Studies English o Grammar o Literature French Geography Life Skills Mathematics Physical Science Chemistry

These subjects are covered in a deep and comprehensive manner to make sure the students understand the concepts fully. A student can study the materials in this educational software and pass their national exams. Apart from these subjects, Padziwe Digital Library (PDL) also contains the following sections: 1. Topical Questions Many subjects in PDL contain a subsection called topical questions. This section contains questions focusing on a specific topic in particular subject. For example, after studying the topic of MS Excel 2003, a student would want to evaluate themselves as to how good they have understood the topic. To do this, they can just navigate to the MSCE Subjects, go to Computer Studies, further visit the topical questions for this subject, and then choose the set of questions dealing specifically with MS Excel 2003. The answers to these questions also are provided in the database 2. Examination Bank This section contains exam question papers for the subjects included in PDL. Unlike the topical questions, these question papers do not focus on a specific topic but the whole subject in general. These papers were prepared in various years by various schools and examination boards in Malawi as well as the whole world. Students can test their level on understanding on a particular subject by using these questions papers. They are a good resource for exam preparation. 3. Study Guides Students are supposed to be aware of what they are expected to learn and master for them to be fully prepared for exams. Many a time, students find themselves studying some topics which are not required by the current syllabus of the subject in question. The Study Guides section in PDL seeks to avoid this academic time-wastage by letting the students know the topics which they must know in order to prepare for exams effectively. The syllabuses in this section are current and up-to-date. 4. My Notes This facility allows users of PDL to create their own notes and save them in the database. The notes are saved in a neat and organized manner. So, say a user finds some important notes which, for one reason or the other, have not been covered well or even not included in Padziwe, the user can just type these notes in PDL and save them there. In this way, users have the capability of improving and updating their copy of Padziwe Digital Library. 5. Study Tips 6. Media Types The learning materials in PDL are: Animations Videos

 Audio presentations PDF books Images Plain text Slide shows Software This variety in media types enables students to use their multiple senses in the process of learning. Thats the reason why PDL is the Most Profound Way of Learning Uniqueness of PDL Over Traditional Books As you might have noticed through this presentation, Padziwe Digital Library is unique in the sense that it Enables students to INTERACT with most of the learning materials they study. The student can input queries or information and the materials output the feedback. This interactivity makes learning come alive to students. Presents an all-in-one resource which enables students to study whatever they want in a single place. The student doesnt have to pile a huge stack of books and question papers when study engaging into a study session. PDL is for students, teachers and schools Students are going to find this all-in-one education system very important in learning as well as revising their class work in preparation for examinations. Teachers will use the resources in Padziwe to make class notes. The slide shows can be used by teachers to deliver instruction in class using a projector. The exam section in the database offers teachers an exhaustless bank from which they can draw questions for examinations. Modern schools that have computer labs are going to find that Padziwe is a tremendous boost to their print-based library materials. All materials in all subjects are made available in a single disc without the need to buy copies of books for several subjects. Furthermore, this cost-effective educational database offers an unprecedented chance to introduce students to the concept of computer-based learning. Extra features: -Search: this enables you to enter a search word or phrase to find what you are looking for quickly -Print: If you have a printer connected to your computer or network, you have print the textual materials that are in Padziwe Digital Library.