Ways to integrate ICT in South African classrooms

1. THE
INTEGRATION
OF ICT IN
SOUTH
AFRICAN
CLASSROOMS
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2. Presentation Objectives
• The 21st Century
• ICT Integration definition
• Benefits of ICT Integration
• How to integrate ICT effectively
• ICT Integration Problems in SA classrooms
• Solutions to the integration of ICT in SA
classrooms
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3. The 21st Century
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ICT
Integration
Definition
ICT – Information Communication
Technology
ICT Integration is defined as the
“incorporation of technology resources
and technology-based practices into the
daily routines, work and management of
schools” (National Forum on Education
Statistics)
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Benefits of ICT
Integration
Authentic Student
Centered
Assist Teachers “SMART” Tools
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Connects
learning into
reality
Motivates
students
Building self-
confidence to the
teachers
To make
learning
process easy

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HOW TO
INTEGRATE
ICT
EFFECTIVELY
• Learners use computer-based services
to search and find relevant
information.
• Learners retrieve information
• Learners decode information in variety
of information of forms (written,
statistical and graphic)
• Learners critically evaluate information
of different fields of knowledge
• Learners can use computer based
services to write, analyse, present and
communicate information

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ICT Integration Problems in SA Classrooms
Lack of adequate
ICT training for
teachers
Less utilization
of ICT teaching
& learning aids
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More traditional
classrooms and
less “SMART”
classrooms

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Problem 1 - More
traditional
classrooms and less
“SMART” classrooms
The Traditional Classroom
A traditional classroom entails of the
old classroom setup, whereby the
classroom furniture is:
• A chalkboard
• Desks and chairs
• Teacher’s desk
• There is no presence of a
“SMART” board or any
technological device.
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Problem 2 - Lack of
adequate ICT training
for teachers
• It is essential for a teacher in
the 21st Century to possess ICT
Skills
• Many South African teachers
lack ICT Skills which in turn
causes them to be unable to
integrate ICT in their teaching
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Problem 3 - Less
utilization of ICT
teaching & learning
aids
• South African curriculum is
centered around the traditional
teaching method whereby:
• Teachers use textbooks to teach
the content
• Learners use textbooks and
workbooks to learn, more
especially learners from the
marginalized groups
• Learners who have access to
technological devices do not utilize
online learning aids. E.g. Most
Gauteng schools have issued
learning devices, but most learners
still use the textbooks to reference
some content
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Solutions to the
integration of ICT in
SA classrooms
“SMART”
Classrooms
ICT training for
teachers
Utilization of
ICT teaching &
learning aids
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Solution 1 - “SMART” Classrooms
CONCEPT OF “SMART” CLASSROOM
○ It is a comprehensive strategy for digital
education.
○ Electronically enhanced classrooms
○ It is student-centric
○ Also called digital or new media classrooms
○ Interactive teaching and learning
○ Different types of visual equipment.
An illustration of a “SMART” classroom
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Solution 1 - “SMART” Classrooms cont.…
○ Access to online resources
○ Digital medium of notes
○ Makes learning easy and enjoyable
○ Improves the academic performance
○ Communication
○ Health friendly
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THE BENEFITS OF THE “SMART”
CLASSROOM
Examples of tools used in the
“SMART” Classrooms
1) Projector
2) Computers/Laptops
3) Internet
4) MP3 player

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Solution 2 - ICT training for teachers
“Technology is just a tool. In terms of
getting the kids working together and
motivating them, the teacher is the
most important"
Bill Gates
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Solution 2 - ICT training for teachers cont.…
○ Community partner
○ Facilitator
○ Co-assessor
○ Designer
○ Mediator
○ ICT training workshops held by ICT
professionals
○ Provision of personal technological devices
such as laptops
○ General awareness of ICT
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Teacher’s role in ICT Integration Ways to equip teachers with ICT Skills

16. Solution 3 - Utilization of ICT teaching & learning aids
Benefits of utilizing ICT teaching &
learning aids
○ Technology which allow teachers to teach and
share information with students in a variety of
ways.
○ Develops audio-visual skills from software like
PowerPoint presentations and other animation
software Assess learners
Examples of various ICT teaching &
learning aids:
○ YouTube
○ KaHoot!
○ Quizlet
○ Socrative
○ Microsoft Teams
○ PowerPoint/SlideShare/Google slides
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Summary ○ In this technologically advanced age,
it is vital that we:
○ Improve the quality of education
offered to students.
○ Successfully integrating ICT into the
curriculum, to enhance instructional
methods
○ Create flexible learning environments.
○ Equip students with the necessary
21st century skills needed in order to
succeed in the information age.

18. " If you're not changing the
pedagogy, you
won’t be improving anything
when
introducing the technology."
- BernaJean Porter
Thank
You

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