Share Paper: A Multi-Site Study of ICT Pedagogical Practices in Schools: The South African Case

  1. Reuben Dlamini, Educational Information & Engineering Technology, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Wednesday, March 28 1:45 PM-2:15 PM Edison G

Abstract: Technological knowledge is now mandatory for productive participation in society, education, and the workforce. In an effort to continue promoting equality, diversity, access, and inclusion, the research was conducted with the objectives of building a national picture of how technologies are used in South African classrooms and understanding the variations in practice and access in different parts of the country. The study was exploratory and descriptive in nature. This work provides clear evidence of the state of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in schools in South Africa. It became clear that the uneven distribution of ICT infrastructure and knowledge was ...