Welcome and Introduction
Welcome
Welcome to this online course – aimed at school based ICT committees. Let’s delve into a little of the background as to why this course is being run.
In 2014 Gauteng embarked on a project to introduce technology into the classroom. In the 21st century it is expected that South African teachers begin to enhance and extend their existing classroom practices by making use of ICT. This will enable them to make teaching more vibrant and learning more interesting. It will also enable learners to compete in the international arena because modern societies expect them to be able to think critically, solve problems and be creative. The achievement of this expectation rests, first and foremost, upon the development of a highly qualified and committed teaching corpse (Darling-Hammond, 1995). The expectation therefore, is that the knowledge, skills, abilities and commitments of teachers prepared today will shape and inform what is possible for the future generation of learners.
This course aims at capacitating school based ICT Committees to drive and support technology based initiatives at school and classroom levels. The committee members are key in ensuring that teachers utilise technology after receiving training and that all stakeholders work collaboratively to implement all ICT initiatives in schools. This programme could also be relevant for district based ICT committees.
By the end of this course participants should:
- Understand how effective school based ICT committees are established
- Have the knowledge and skills required to support ICT activities inside and outside the classroom
- Be comfortable with integrating the use of different devices, software applications and other e-resources to enhance teaching and learning
- Be able to manage a technology rich classroom for effective and efficient teaching and learning
- Use various methods to support teachers when they integrate technology in the classroom.
Review up to page 25 in the resource materials below. This will provide you with a detailed introduction for this online course.
ICT Com Participant Manual Module 1 Final
Handbook Link