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ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow:
Digital technology has the potential to revolutionise education, particularly in rural
African classrooms, where resources are often limited. The transformative potential of
technology can support teachers in rural African classrooms, despite the challenges
related to connectivity, affordability, and the availability of digital tools. Teachers and
learners can leverage digital technology to improve teaching practices, enhance the
learning experience for students, and contribute to the advancement of education in
rural Africa.
1.1 Identify the appropriate digital technology and explain how you will integrate this
technology in your lesson to:
1.1.1 improve teaching
1.1.2 enhance the learning experience for learners
1.1.3 enhance engagement
1.1.4 bring a quiet and shy learner to life
QUESTION 2
2.1 Critically discuss the use of technology in rural schools (10)
2.2 Can technology replace teachers? Motivate (5)
2.3 Despite the positive effects and benefits reported regarding the application of
technology in teaching and learning, some teachers still seem reluctant to use
technology. Discuss the possible reasons behind the resistance that is still exhibited
, by the teachers regarding the use of technology. (5)
ASSIGNMENT ANSWERS
Question 1:
1.1.1 Improve teaching
To improve teaching in rural African classrooms, I would integrate interactive
whiteboards or digital projectors.
This technology can significantly enhance teaching practices by:
- Allowing teachers to display dynamic, multimedia content
- Enabling annotation and highlighting of digital materials in real-time
- Facilitating the saving and sharing of lesson notes
- Providing access to a wide range of online educational resources
For example, a teacher could use an interactive whiteboard to display an interactive
map during a geography lesson, zooming in on specific regions and annotating key
features. This would make abstract concepts more concrete and engaging for students.
1.1.2 Enhance the learning experience for learners
To enhance the learning experience, I would integrate tablets or low-cost laptops with
educational software.
This technology can transform the learning experience by:
- Providing personalised learning paths tailored to each student's pace and level
- Offering interactive exercises and immediate feedback
- Enabling access to a wealth of educational content, including e-books and
educational videos
- Facilitating collaborative projects and peer learning
For instance, students could use educational apps that adapt to their individual
progress in math, providing more challenging problems as they improve and extra
practice on areas they find difficult.