Firstly there are many that have there own opinions on if technology should be used within a classroom.
Secondly the 19th century educators do not feel the need to go out to workshops to get the appropriate experience or qualifications to be able to incorporate ICT’s in all schools.
Thirdly the problem that most schools have where by technology is concerned is the lack of financial aid and poor facilities to host computer labs.
What I suggest is that each school should have a policy so that each educator should sign to enable the intergration of ICT’s within the school. So that no educator will feel inferior no matter what age.
Statistics has shown that most assignments at a tertiary level is given to students via email,Google drive and Google sites etc, what I would say is that if every educator has the qualifications to use technology no learner will struggle with any basic tasks handed to them whereby the resources they require is available on the internet.
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This idea that you came up with is amazing, as educators are then in a way “forced” to educate themselves on how to use technology efficiently and in the end it benefits the learners.
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Yes that’s exactly the point to get everyone on board and no one would be left in the dark where technology is concern and who knows maybe even it would increase teaching for the future.
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I really like your suggestion about the policy that teachers should sign, I think it definitely could work, that way teachers whether old or young, more experienced or new the profession, they should integrate technology into their daily classroom activities and lessons
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Exactly so that each and everyone can get the necessary guidance in the improvements of technology all of the world is happening daily
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I agree that teachers should sign a policy regarding the integration of ICTs. This will show that teachers are interested in change. The policy should include a small fee that goes towards the fundraising for the schools technological needs. As well as the policy should state that teachers that sign it should be appointed to create fundraisers to support the schools technological needs.
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With creating solutions to solve the problems and actually carry out what is needed to achieve the end result, or see what works and what does not. Totally agree with you.
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I agree. Hopefully the government will see the need for technology in schools and would include it into the schooling budget.
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Yes I completely agree if everyone is on board with getting each and every school the proper equipment with better facilities who would then need or struggle with daily tasks given to them.
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True, some do believe that you do need necessarily need technology in the classroom. An teacher who has been teaching for more or less 30 years believes you do not really need technology, you just need yourself , activities and examples. Which is true because the teacher brings out the lesson, but I feel this is where technology should come in because it makes the lesson more interesting.
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Thank you for commenting on my blog I believe that technology will help everyone in a whole from different ages as everyone,is never to old to learn and will be able to achieve that goal.
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I agree that teachers should sign a policy regarding the enabling of ICTs at a school. I also feel this policy should include a tiny fee for the teachers who sign it to help fund general ICT programmers or ICTs in general. That those who sign the policy should also be willing to get the school involved in different ICT competitions etc.
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Thank you for mymoena surely that makes a lot of sense so that maybe the fee could also be used for the use of better equipment in the schools.
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Very insightful blog, eager to get to know more on the future
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Thank you for commenting on my blog surely there would be more improvements to the perspectives as technology is always improving
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The issue you were opening up were things people especially teachers today never speak about, and it is vital important that everyone knows so our teaching capabilities can better for the next generation. Especially for the 4th industrial revolution
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Yes every educator has to be equipped with the necessary skills to be able to improve the generation.
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That’s the reason if we are better equipped for this new age things will become easier on as as well . Technology has the power to help us as future teachers and make our jobs a tad bit easier.
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You make a good point, it’s important for these learners to be exposed to technology especially with where we are going in the digital world. To sustain our country’s future we need to grow with the times and that starts with implementing ICTs in our schools. Teachers need to step up no matter their age, it’s to the benefit of our leaners but also our future country.
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Exactly because if they do not get it at school as help how else would those learners be able to achieve the proper skills to complete tasks
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Well Said. Look, technology integration Is inevitable. It’s driven by the the 21st century digital boom and with with all things in life we have pros and cons. Reading your blog, assisted me in weighing out the options, and assisted me in moving to a more unbiased opinion. If we don’t equip our future leaders with the right tools we would be setting them up for failure in a digitally governed world. We need to improve education, before anything else in South Africa, our students are the martyrs of the future, let’s equip them first for the transformation of SA. I thank you. Very informative blog.
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Yes so that the learners do not have that gap of things when fourth industrial revolution takes place fully within south Africa.
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This blog is very insightful and informative, i agree with your suggestion of a policy whereby all educators are on an equal understanding of the use of ICTs and it’s benefits. It ensures that educators use technology equally and to their best advantage of improving their subjects.
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Yes if all educators are on the same page and understand what is needed of them to educate the new generation things forward would be much better.
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Yes if teachers has the necessary skills it surely would better the learning environment. In order for teachers to equip the learners, they themselves need to be equipped first. Like they say, “the blind cannot lead the blind”
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Yes yes I agree with you completely, if the teachers know exactly what they doing leading the new generation wouldn’t be a problem and their wouldn’t be any loop holes, thank you for commenting
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Well said. Just to add, the fact that within the training of Educators during their degree now, the subject “Computers in Education” is compulsory, can only aid this overall integration of ICT’s. This can only benefit the Education system as a whole. I like that your suggestions try and make the transition for older staff members as inclusive as possible.
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Thank you for commenting and I agree with you if ‘computers in education’s is in the B.eD degree it will ensure that all teach have the appropriate skills to teach the learners.
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Excellent points you are making!
I especially love your suggestion about having teachers sign a policy. Teachers need to be provided with the necessary training and skills in order for the implementation of ICT’s to be successful in classrooms.
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Thank you for commenting exactly it would be so much better for the future to have these implemented at a young age.
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The department of education should see to it that Ict’s are successfully implemented into schools. Many teachers doesn’t make use of Ict’s during their lessons, this is mainly because they don’t know how to work on or use these devices. Therefore, extra classes or training should be provided in order to train those teachers who aren’t very tech savvy.
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Thank you for commenting and I agree the educators are way to comfortable with the teaching aid they currently using most of it being chalkboard,white board markers and textbooks.
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I like your suggestion about schools having a policy for educators to sign in order to integrate ICT’s. This way no teacher will feel forced into something they might not want to do or agree with. And as you have mentioned, most assignments given at tertiary level are done via email, Google, etc. Thus, educators should be provided with basic skills so that those learners who aren’t able to use technology, be given the opportunity to acquire basic technological skills as well.
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Thank you for commenting and yes if not all assignment requires some kind of resources needed and at times libraries do not have efficient books.
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I really like the point you brought across. If teachers really wanted to help students they would not mind learning new methods to make learning easy for students. Yes it’s human nature to feel challenged especially when you’re use to being the source of learning but it is not always about what you want. It is always about what’s best for the students.
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Exactly the students comes first and that was your oath you took once you decided to become a future fundamental role model by stirring students into certain decision. Thank you for commenting on my blog.
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I agree , some schools that are located in places that are facing socioeconomic constraints may not have the funds to afford technological devices , schools that are facing these problems should look for businesses, organisations and other schools that are unwilling to donate their old or unused computers.
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Thank you commenting on my blog I totally agree there are many issues around getting better equipment because of the environment certain school are situated in.
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I agree that change should be made in order to properly welcome the Fourth Industrial Revolution into South Africa. The government needs to start properly pulling its weight. Thank you Ms Havenga.
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Thank you mr brown, I totally agree they should so that our country can reach it’s full potential
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Amazing Blog,I think that when anything is implemented, there is and always will be issues with it. ICTs are helpful and in the same way might be according to some educators might not be. everyone has their own opinion on this topic and mine is that if you want to implement it, you certainly will.
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Truly I thank you for commenting on my blog, I agree you have to first change your mindset on the future and how it’s going to impact the new generations future then everyone might have a different perspective.
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Well this is very interesting and I feel as future teachers will help alot to get other educators that don’t want to fall into the change to basically force them to take part and implement ICTs in their classrooms very smart I’m impressed
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Thank you for commenting on my blog, exactly if everyone form of the pyramid of staff from schools stand together firmly it has a great possibility of working.
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If the policy can contribute to changing the minds of the 19th century generation then we can find some solutions with finance. But we need either one for our process to run smooth for integration of 4IR. You blog is very informative and sneaky, I like it.
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Thank you for commenting, surely I believe that there is always time for change and if it could start with a simple policy where every school devotes their time too then it would bring about some change.
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Count me in.
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Very well said! I do agree with your idea of signing a policy however there will be resistance from some teachers who just refuse to bring about change. We can only hope that they see the bigger picture, that ICT can be benefit to learners if they allow it to be.
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Thank you for commenting on my blog, however if its schools policy who are they to deny it once they have signed a contract with the school basically that’s part of the conduct.
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I firmly agree with this blog . I believe the government needs to see this blog and from there , take it further . Your suggestions are very valuable and technology is quickly becoming an integral part of children’s lives.
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Thank you nazreen for responding to my blog, exactly I totally agree it’s becoming part of the new generations lives
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i fully agree with this blog . You make a great point . i feel like more people should read this .
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Thank you for commenting on my blog, I surely hope this comes through to many more people
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