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THE INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY

AND SCHOOLS

Information Communication Technology

Knowledge Society Agenda

Knowledge of society agenda

knowledge refers to a society where knowledge

is the primary production resource instead of

capital and labour.

Knowledge is also referred to as the use certain

society gives to information.

Knowledge society creates shares and uses

knowledge for the prosperity and well-being of its

people

Knowledge of society agenda cont.

Characteristics of a knowledge society:

Its members have attained a higher average

standard of education

Its industry produces products with integrated

artificial intelligence.

Its organizations – private, government and civil

society – are transformed into intelligent, learning

organizations;

Knowledge of society agenda cont.

There is increased organized knowledge in the

form of digitized expertise

There is a distinct epistemic culture of knowledge

production and knowledge utilization

Knowledge society and Education lifelong learning is regarded as a requirement to keep

pace with constantly changing global job markets and

technologies.

lifelong learning is regarded as a requirement to keep

pace with constantly changing global job markets and

technologies

ICT and Education ICT is considered a critical tool in preparing and

educating students with the required skills for the global

workplace

ICT educates students so that they can continually adapt

to a work world of continuous technological

innovations, and makes it easier for students to access

knowledge.

ICT is regarded as an engine for growth and tool for

empowerment, with profound implications for education

change and socio-economic development.

Pervasiveness of Technology

Pervasiveness of Technology Technology is intended to facilitate and inspire

student learning and creativity

Teachers integrate technology in their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity and innovation.

The influence of technology in a classroom/school environment is that it promotes, support and model creative and innovative thinking.

Pervasiveness of Technology

Technology promotes, support and model creative

and innovative thinking.

ICT engages learners in exploring practical issues

ICT engages learners in solving authentic problems

using digital tools and resources

ICT facilitates learner’s conceptual understanding

and thinking

Pervasiveness of technology

ICT can promote the development of advanced

cognitive skills such as

comprehension, reasoning, problem-solving and

creative thinking, as well as the ability of learners to:

• identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking strategies;

Pervasiveness of Technology cont.

Organize and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively;

Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information;

Communicate effectively using visual, symbolic and/or language skills in various modes;

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others


Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problems cannot be separated from their contexts.

Pervasiveness of Technology cont. ICTs create access to learning opportunities, redress

inequalities, improve the quality of learning and

teaching, and deliver lifelong learning.

ICTs can accommodate differences in learning styles and

remove barriers to learning by providing expanded opportunities and individualized learning experiences.


ICTs play an important role in the transformation

of education and training.

Pervasiveness of Technology cont. ICTs can enhance educational reform by enabling

teachers and learners to move away from traditional

approaches to teaching and learning.

ICTs shift the education from being teacher-centered to

being learner-centered

With ICT learners engage in meaningful contexts and

develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills.


ICT improves interpersonal skills, such as writing, public speaking, teamwork and collaboration skills

ICTs encourage a teaching and learning milieu which recognizes that people operate differently, have different learning styles and have culturally diverse perspectives.


ICTs encourage a teaching and learning milieu which recognizes that people operate differently, have different learning styles and have culturally diverse perspectives.


ICTs embrace inclusive education by providing opportunities, alternative methods of instruction and flexible assessments for learners who experience barriers to learning.

“Education for All” Goals

Expand early childhood care and education

This goal calls for better and more possibilities to support young children and their families and communities, in all the areas where the child is growing – physically, emotionally socially and intellectually.

Education for All” Goals cont.

Provide free and compulsory primary education for all

This goal sets the objective of seeing that all children –girls as well as boys – go to school and finish primary education.

“Education for All” Goals cont.

Increase adults literacy by 50 per cent

This goal calls for a certain level of improvement in adult literacy by 2015 – it says that it should be 50 % better that it was in 2000.

“Education for All” Goals cont. Achieve gender parity by 2005, gender equality by

2015

This goal calls for an equal number of girls and boys to

be enrolled in primary and secondary school by 2005.

“Education for All” Goals cont.

Improve the quality of education

This goal calls for improvement in the quality of

education in all its aspects, aiming for a situation

where people can achieve excellence

Future National Strategic objectives

Future National strategic objective

Development of framework for ICT competencies for educators

Integrate ICT as a flexible tool in pre- service and in-service training


Entry - computer literate, able to use computers and teach learners to use computers;

Adoption - able to use various technologies, including the computer, to support traditional management, administration, teaching and learning;

Adaptation - able to use technology to enrich the curriculum and use integrated systems for management and administration;



Appropriation - able to integrate technology into teaching and learning activities, and use integrated systems for management and administration within a community context


• Integrate technology as a flexible tool for whole-school development.

• develop entirely new learning environments that use technology as a flexible tool, so that learning becomes collaborative and interactive.


The Department of Education will collaborate with the Education, Training and Development Practices SETA to access the skills levy for in-service ICT training programmes.


Each school will have a dedicated teacher outside the normal staffing ratio to manage ICT facilities and champion the use of ICTs in the school community.

This teacher will receive the necessary training and support in learner focused approaches to learning and ICT in an outcomes-based

Teacher development in ICT


Teachers are central to the implementation of ICT

It is imperative for teachers to have necessary knowledge; skills and understanding to successfully integrate ICT into everyday educational practice in a meaningful way.

Teachers need to learn about ICT which is exploring what can be done with ICT. This is an operational dimension that refers to skills that are necessary for the use of ICT.


Teachers need to learn through the use of ICT. This refers to utilizing ICT to support new ways of teaching and learning.

This requires a critical dialogue, analyzing among teachers, and researches to expand teacher’s perspectives on the benefits of ICT.


Teachers must be trained in such a way that they are computer literate, they are able to use various ICT

Teachers must be able to use ICT to support everyday classroom activities.

Teachers must have a holistic understanding of the way in which ICT contributes to teaching and learning.


Teachers must also be able to develop entirely new learning environments that use ICT as flexible tool so that learning becomes collaborative and interactive.

Teachers need to be trained so that they understand the role of ICT in communication, cooperation and collaboration in teaching and learning.


• Teachers must be able to use various types of ICT so they can be able to teach learners how to use ICT.

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Skhumbuzo Dlamini

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