HED4816
ASSIGNMENT 2
ANSWERS 2026
HED4816 ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS
2026
, HED4816 Assignment 2
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: 8 June 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1 Five biggest future trends in the South African Education
- Personalised learning through AI and learning analytics: tailoring instruction to each
learner’s pace, needs, and language level to improve outcomes in diverse SA
classrooms.
- Blended and online learning as the standard model: combining face-to-face and
digital learning to extend access, accommodate large classes, and support flexible
pacing.
- Mobile-first and offline-capable learning: recognizing high mobile device use and
connectivity challenges in SA, ensuring content is mobile-friendly and usable offline
when needed.
- Competency-based education and micro-credentials: focusing on demonstrable
skills and portable credentials that align with the job market and lifelong learning.
- Transformation of the teacher’s role (facilitator as designer and coach): teachers
design learning experiences, curate digital resources, guide collaboration, and use
data to support student growth.
1.2 The role of a teacher in the video (five examples)
- Facilitator of learning rather than the sole source of knowledge: guiding inquiry and
student-driven exploration.
- Learning designer: crafting activities that effectively integrate technology to achieve
learning outcomes.
- Coach and mentor: supporting students’ collaboration, resilience, and self-
regulated learning.
- Curator of digital resources and digital literacy: selecting credible resources and
teaching how to evaluate information online.
- Collaborator and co-learner: working with students to solve real-world problems
and co-create knowledge.
1.3 Read the blog post “Ten guiding principles for the use of technology in
learning.” (A Pedagogical Focus)
ASSIGNMENT 2
ANSWERS 2026
HED4816 ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS
2026
, HED4816 Assignment 2
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: 8 June 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1 Five biggest future trends in the South African Education
- Personalised learning through AI and learning analytics: tailoring instruction to each
learner’s pace, needs, and language level to improve outcomes in diverse SA
classrooms.
- Blended and online learning as the standard model: combining face-to-face and
digital learning to extend access, accommodate large classes, and support flexible
pacing.
- Mobile-first and offline-capable learning: recognizing high mobile device use and
connectivity challenges in SA, ensuring content is mobile-friendly and usable offline
when needed.
- Competency-based education and micro-credentials: focusing on demonstrable
skills and portable credentials that align with the job market and lifelong learning.
- Transformation of the teacher’s role (facilitator as designer and coach): teachers
design learning experiences, curate digital resources, guide collaboration, and use
data to support student growth.
1.2 The role of a teacher in the video (five examples)
- Facilitator of learning rather than the sole source of knowledge: guiding inquiry and
student-driven exploration.
- Learning designer: crafting activities that effectively integrate technology to achieve
learning outcomes.
- Coach and mentor: supporting students’ collaboration, resilience, and self-
regulated learning.
- Curator of digital resources and digital literacy: selecting credible resources and
teaching how to evaluate information online.
- Collaborator and co-learner: working with students to solve real-world problems
and co-create knowledge.
1.3 Read the blog post “Ten guiding principles for the use of technology in
learning.” (A Pedagogical Focus)
