We live in a digital world and today’s learners are digital orientated. Wherever we go we’re confronted by computers. Around us every child is wielding a cell phone, game station, video and TV. There is no escape from information and communication technology.
When technology is introduced into a school, teachers may ask, “What will it do for me? How will computers improve teaching and learning?”
Our young people are growing up in a digital world. What is the education system doing to equip them to cope with life in a world driven by technology? Consider the current situation in South Africa:
Most schools lack computer facilities. School principals are not taking a lead in promoting the use of available technology. Teachers are reluctant to adopt technology as teaching and learning tools.
Education department officials are not encouraging and guiding teachers to embrace technology. Computer literacy is not yet regarded as a critical skill and is excluded from the curriculum.
Are these not signals that our education system is on the wrong side of the digital divide? And sadly, that it is not helping our children to cross the divide?
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Yes,it has enhanced learning where it has been effectively used.
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