STUDENT NAME :
STUDENT NUMBER:
ASSIGNMENT NO : 03
MODULE CODE : CIC2601
SUBJECT NAME : COMPUTER
INTERGRATION IN THE CLASSROOM
UNIQUE CODE : 571550
, PART 1: Understanding ICT Integration in South African Schools.
1. Define ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) and explain why its
integration is crucial in the context of South African education.
ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information and enable
communication, such as computers, smartphones, and the internet.
ICT integration is crucial in the context of South African education because the
following.
o Enhances teaching and learning by providing access to a huge number of
educational resources and information.
o Improves student engagement and motivation through interactive and multimedia
content.
o Develops essential skills for the digital age, such as digital literacy, critical
thinking, and problem-solving.
o Prepares students for a digital future and the workforce of the 21st century.
2. Identify and elaborate on three significant challenges faced by South African
schools when integrating ICTs into their educational framework. Provide
specific examples if available.
a) Limited infrastructure and resources
- Inadequate internet connectivity and bandwidth
- Outdated hardware and software
- Limited access to devices, such as computers and tablets
- Example A study by the South African National Department of Basic Education
found that only 23% of schools have internet connectivity.
b) Lack of teacher training and support
- Insufficient ICT literacy and confidence among teachers
- Limited training and support for effective ICT integration
- High teacher turnover and lack of continuity
STUDENT NUMBER:
ASSIGNMENT NO : 03
MODULE CODE : CIC2601
SUBJECT NAME : COMPUTER
INTERGRATION IN THE CLASSROOM
UNIQUE CODE : 571550
, PART 1: Understanding ICT Integration in South African Schools.
1. Define ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) and explain why its
integration is crucial in the context of South African education.
ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information and enable
communication, such as computers, smartphones, and the internet.
ICT integration is crucial in the context of South African education because the
following.
o Enhances teaching and learning by providing access to a huge number of
educational resources and information.
o Improves student engagement and motivation through interactive and multimedia
content.
o Develops essential skills for the digital age, such as digital literacy, critical
thinking, and problem-solving.
o Prepares students for a digital future and the workforce of the 21st century.
2. Identify and elaborate on three significant challenges faced by South African
schools when integrating ICTs into their educational framework. Provide
specific examples if available.
a) Limited infrastructure and resources
- Inadequate internet connectivity and bandwidth
- Outdated hardware and software
- Limited access to devices, such as computers and tablets
- Example A study by the South African National Department of Basic Education
found that only 23% of schools have internet connectivity.
b) Lack of teacher training and support
- Insufficient ICT literacy and confidence among teachers
- Limited training and support for effective ICT integration
- High teacher turnover and lack of continuity
