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Which of the following best describes the main goal of integrating ICT into the school curriculum?
Which of the following best describes the main goal of integrating ICT into the school curriculum?
- To improve the quality of education and learning outcomes. (correct)
- To equip schools with the latest technology.
- To replace traditional teaching methods entirely.
- To reduce the need for teacher training.
The e-education policy of 2004 aimed to limit ICT access primarily to urban schools due to logistical challenges in rural areas.
The e-education policy of 2004 aimed to limit ICT access primarily to urban schools due to logistical challenges in rural areas.
False (B)
What is a key characteristic of today's learners that influences teaching approaches?
What is a key characteristic of today's learners that influences teaching approaches?
- They prefer individual work over group activities.
- They lack interest in technology.
- They have long attention spans and prefer traditional teaching methods.
- They are heavily influenced by technology and are socially aware. (correct)
The term ______ refers to web feeds or web syndication in general, which provide news updates from web sites in a simple form.
The term ______ refers to web feeds or web syndication in general, which provide news updates from web sites in a simple form.
What is the primary purpose of using ICT tools in Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) activities, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of using ICT tools in Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) activities, according to the text?
According to the provided text, integrating ICT into the curriculum is solely the responsibility of the ICT coordinator in a school.
According to the provided text, integrating ICT into the curriculum is solely the responsibility of the ICT coordinator in a school.
In the case study of Mr. Kgiba, what approach does he advocate to enhance learners' ICT skills?
In the case study of Mr. Kgiba, what approach does he advocate to enhance learners' ICT skills?
A ______ is defined as a personal or professional Internet-based diary entry that allows users to post and respond to entries.
A ______ is defined as a personal or professional Internet-based diary entry that allows users to post and respond to entries.
What is a key benefit of using blogs in the classroom environment?
What is a key benefit of using blogs in the classroom environment?
According to the ethical considerations presented in the text, it is acceptable to share sensitive or confidential information about learners on a class blog, as long as it is done anonymously.
According to the ethical considerations presented in the text, it is acceptable to share sensitive or confidential information about learners on a class blog, as long as it is done anonymously.
What does the term 'wiki' mean, as it is used in the provided text?
What does the term 'wiki' mean, as it is used in the provided text?
In the context of the text, EMS teachers can leverage ______ for academic writing, researching, reflecting, problem-solving, and expressing individual or group voices.
In the context of the text, EMS teachers can leverage ______ for academic writing, researching, reflecting, problem-solving, and expressing individual or group voices.
Match each social media platform with its primary function, according to the text.
Match each social media platform with its primary function, according to the text.
It is acceptable to add all EMS learners to a class Facebook group without considering their privacy preferences.
It is acceptable to add all EMS learners to a class Facebook group without considering their privacy preferences.
What is a key advantage of using WhatsApp in the classroom, as highlighted in the text?
What is a key advantage of using WhatsApp in the classroom, as highlighted in the text?
______ are courses on the Internet, designed for those who want to further their studies, that are often free or cheap.
______ are courses on the Internet, designed for those who want to further their studies, that are often free or cheap.
What is identified as a potential drawback of using MOOCs in teaching EMS?
What is identified as a potential drawback of using MOOCs in teaching EMS?
It is permissible to use OERs (Open Educational Resources) for commercial purposes as long as the source is credited.
It is permissible to use OERs (Open Educational Resources) for commercial purposes as long as the source is credited.
What are OERs (Open Educational Resources)?
What are OERs (Open Educational Resources)?
______ is an online radio or pre-recorded section on a topic that is streamed either online or by Wi-Fi, allowing listening in real-time.
______ is an online radio or pre-recorded section on a topic that is streamed either online or by Wi-Fi, allowing listening in real-time.
In the context of the text, what is a key ethical consideration when using podcasts in the classroom?
In the context of the text, what is a key ethical consideration when using podcasts in the classroom?
Educational games are a new phenomenon in education due to the recent expansion of ICTs.
Educational games are a new phenomenon in education due to the recent expansion of ICTs.
What is a potential drawback of using educational games and simulations in the classroom?
What is a potential drawback of using educational games and simulations in the classroom?
______ is defined as learning across multiple contexts, through social and content interactions, using personal electronic devices.
______ is defined as learning across multiple contexts, through social and content interactions, using personal electronic devices.
What is a key ethical consideration when using educational games, smartphones, or cell phones as a social media tool?
What is a key ethical consideration when using educational games, smartphones, or cell phones as a social media tool?
What did the e-education policy aim to provide schools with to improve the management and the administration?
What did the e-education policy aim to provide schools with to improve the management and the administration?
What does the text say that students need to learn to use so they can correctly record financial accounting and be able to apply graphs in economic theory?
What does the text say that students need to learn to use so they can correctly record financial accounting and be able to apply graphs in economic theory?
Name examples of content to present with appropriate social networks, according to the text.
Name examples of content to present with appropriate social networks, according to the text.
What are today\s learners fascinated by?
What are today\s learners fascinated by?
Give some main points to depart with to make a class presentation to colleagues on the use of ICT
Give some main points to depart with to make a class presentation to colleagues on the use of ICT
Flashcards
ICT in South African Schools
ICT in South African Schools
The use of computers, educational software, and online resources in South African schools.
Digital Natives
Digital Natives
Learners born into the digital age, comfortable with technology.
Web 2.0 Technologies
Web 2.0 Technologies
Blogs, wikis, Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms that allow for interaction and content sharing.
ICT in Curriculum Differentiation
ICT in Curriculum Differentiation
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Supporting change in EMS
Supporting change in EMS
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Wikis
Wikis
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WhatsApp
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MOOCs
MOOCs
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Open Educational Resources (OERs)
Open Educational Resources (OERs)
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Educational Games
Educational Games
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Mobile learning
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Study Notes
Social Media in EMS Classrooms
- Aims to empower and equip with information and communication technology (ICT) to inform decisions about using social media.
Chapter Objectives
- Define ICT and Social Media concepts.
- Understand the EMS teacher's role and use of Web 2.0 technologies.
- Explore social media for educational use as a Web 2.0 technology.
- Analyse the Virtual World as a space for learning EMS.
- Understand how to implement learning management systems in schools.
- Discuss the educational values of different open educational resources.
- Explain how to set up and implement blogs, wikis, podcasting, and other resources.
Case Study: Carla and ICT
- Carla, a 26-year-old EMS teacher, uses ICT to empower learners and expose them to social media like blogs for self-directed learning.
- Teachers worldwide are exploring social media as an educational tool with digital students.
- Carla uses Facebook to share personal information.
- She uses blogs for 9th Grade EMS class research projects.
- Activity includes worksheets, tests, and group presentations.
- She enhances learners' problem-solving and critical thinking using social media tools.
Introduction to ICT and Web 2.0
- Opportunities for advancing education arise through ICT and Web 2.0.
- Paradigm shift is needed to accommodate "digital natives" who use ICT and social media.
- Competence in pedagogical technological content knowledge (PTCK) must be advanced to accommodate diverse learners.
Integrating ICT in Teaching
- Important for meeting the 21st century challenges as it creates ways to achieve student outcomes.
- Departmental policy promotes universal access to ICT with networked computers in South African schools.
- E-education policy of 2004 seeks to equip schools with ICT.
- Aims to improve management, administration, and engagement.
- Goal is for learners to use ICT confidently and creatively to achieve personal goals.
Smart Schools Project
- One ICT initiative in Gauteng, launched in January 2015.
- Each learner receives a tablet and Internet connectivity, and interacts with teacher in real time.
- Six schools are in historically disadvantaged communities.
- Books are replaced with e-books.
- Teachers can access prescribed work online.
- Schools get fiber-optic, Wi-Fi, and broadband connections with power backup.
Integrating ICT into Curriculum
- Facilities and skills need to be integrated productively for a positive impact.
- Competent teachers will create powerful learning environments and guide self-directed learners.
- Vital to empower teachers with effective ways of integrating and using ICT.
- ICT provides access to diverse information resources and facilitates understanding through simulations.
- Promotes cooperative learning, ensures every learner uses ICT confidently, and allows for curriculum differentiation.
Supporting Change in EMS Via ICT
- Involves sharing, storing, and designing software materials.
- Interactive whiteboards, radios, televisions, computers, and Internet are among the tools that help
- Modern learners are influenced by technology.
- Current learners prefer group work through visual learning.
- Contemporary learners able to multitask with media.
- Practical topics can be clearly presented through the use of ICT.
Infusing ICT into EMS Teaching
- Globalisation and curriculum changes are transforming EMS teaching, which require ICT.
- EMS teachers must adopt new methods and understanding of contemporary learning.
- Goals are to encourage learners to develop businesses and engage in entrepreneurial activities.
- Learners must learn both how to record financial accounting and laws of copyright and piracy in business.
- Internet can be used to access information and follow economic developments.
- Graphic programs used for projects with collaboration.
Planning ICT Use in EMS Activities
- Steps involved in the correct use of ICT: teacher knowledge of ICT capacity, activity design, seek ICT advice, planning process, prepare support material and action using ICT
- Needs consideration: baseline of word processor, spreadsheet, database, internet/intranet
- Need for supervision
- Design activities, using computer applications, using applications for free, encourage development,
- Seek ICT coordinator advice, explore websites
- Planning speed, auto functions, interactive, provisioning
- Collection of resources: worksheets, computer program, display options
- Culminates in assessment activities
Case Study: Mr Kgiba's ICT Passion
- Kgiba uses ICT to teach EMS
- Uses Networks like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp
- Collaboratively works to develop ICT skills
- Shares lesson Plans with other Teachers on Wednesday
Social Media as an ICT Tool
- Social media is an ICT tool that users connect, create and share.
- Platforms include Facebook, blogs, wikis and Twitter
- Helps students enhance their teaching practice
Blogging
- Blogging is a diary-based entry to respond to comments
- Good for posting personal information
- Can enhance a communicative, co-operative thinking process
Wikis
- A wiki is a web page where people post, change, revise or comment on a topic of interest.
- Wikis can be for students to co-operate, engage in problem-solving and express voices in the classroom.
Facebook and Whattsapp
- Used to keep in touch with relations, to share photos
- In the classroom has great educational benefit of: Building learning classroom relationships
- Can also use for course-related problems
MOOCS; Mass open online courses (MOOCs)
- Useful for learners to complete qualifications
- Courses designed with either free or low costs
- Excellent for active participation, lifelong learning and anyplace learning
OERS; Open educational resources (OERS)
- Educational and research material accessible for multiple users
- Advantages are Low cost courses, quality assured study choices
- Shares course materials, quality assurance through tests
Podcasting
- A topic streamed on a online radio or pre-recorded
- Develop via smartphones, audio recordings, headphones and blog/wiki hosting place
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