CIC2601
ASSIGNMENT 2
M MALAN: 65427068
, QUESTION 1
1.1) Discuss how ICT integration can transform teaching and learning in the context of
South Africa
The integration of technology in teaching and learning can transform teaching and learning
in the following ways:
• Revolutionized the learning process
• Students and teachers have extra resources at your fingertips
• Helps collaborate or communicate information
• Helps to address different teaching and learning styles
• To search and get information
1.2) Explain FIVE (5) challenges that hindered the successful implementation of ICT in
Gauteng Schools.
• Some schools think that a technology coach must have all the answers
• Some schools already have the technology, but it remains unused
• Some schools lack technical support
• There is a lack of time to attend training to learn new technologies
• There is a lack of time to practice new technologies
1.3) In your opinion, what are possible reasons why the integration of ICT in Kelapile
secondary school is not successful?
• The use of technology is occasional
• Some of the computers are not operational
• There is neither an ICT coordinator nor an overseeing committee
• The principal and SMT do not use ICT
• Internet connectivity is not reliable
1.4) What do you think could be the best ways for ICT implementation in schools? Explain
at least FIVE (5) ways.
• The success of ICT implementation depends on the knowledge of an institution’s
purpose
• Wikis suggest teamwork spirit in the implementation of ICTs in teaching and learning
• Institutions must ensure that the utilisation of ICTs targets certain learners who truly
benefit from it
• ICT integration should target learners and teachers in a way that truly serves their needs
• Teach students how to properly use the internet
ASSIGNMENT 2
M MALAN: 65427068
, QUESTION 1
1.1) Discuss how ICT integration can transform teaching and learning in the context of
South Africa
The integration of technology in teaching and learning can transform teaching and learning
in the following ways:
• Revolutionized the learning process
• Students and teachers have extra resources at your fingertips
• Helps collaborate or communicate information
• Helps to address different teaching and learning styles
• To search and get information
1.2) Explain FIVE (5) challenges that hindered the successful implementation of ICT in
Gauteng Schools.
• Some schools think that a technology coach must have all the answers
• Some schools already have the technology, but it remains unused
• Some schools lack technical support
• There is a lack of time to attend training to learn new technologies
• There is a lack of time to practice new technologies
1.3) In your opinion, what are possible reasons why the integration of ICT in Kelapile
secondary school is not successful?
• The use of technology is occasional
• Some of the computers are not operational
• There is neither an ICT coordinator nor an overseeing committee
• The principal and SMT do not use ICT
• Internet connectivity is not reliable
1.4) What do you think could be the best ways for ICT implementation in schools? Explain
at least FIVE (5) ways.
• The success of ICT implementation depends on the knowledge of an institution’s
purpose
• Wikis suggest teamwork spirit in the implementation of ICTs in teaching and learning
• Institutions must ensure that the utilisation of ICTs targets certain learners who truly
benefit from it
• ICT integration should target learners and teachers in a way that truly serves their needs
• Teach students how to properly use the internet
