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ICT integration in four schools situated in poor socio-economic contexts in the Western Cape

Thesis (MEd)--Stellenbosch University, 2023.

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Main Author: Khan, Yusiree
Other Authors: Feldman, Jennifer
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Published: Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University 2023
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spelling oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/126997 ICT integration in four schools situated in poor socio-economic contexts in the Western Cape Khan, Yusiree Feldman, Jennifer Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Education. Dept. of Education Policy Studies. Digital divide GDD (Global digital divide) School facilites -- South Africa -- Western Cape -- Economic conditions School facilites -- South Africa -- Western Cape -- Social conditions Information technology Educational technology Computer-assisted instruction UCTD Thesis (MEd)--Stellenbosch University, 2023. ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research investigates the integration of information communication and technology (ICT) in four schools situated in poor socio-economic contexts. The rationale for this study is based on the premise that, though educational ICTs may be available at schools in poor socio-economic communities, there is little guarantee or data that shows that these ICTs are being utilised effectively. Globally, technological growth has been touted as the vehicle of educational change; in South Africa, this growth is evident in some schools, noting that the advances in ICTs have a direct impact on teaching and learning. The study sample included four schools situated in poor communities within the Western Cape. A total of 16 teachers were interviewed, and 41 teachers completed the online survey. An in-depth understanding and monitoring of reviewed literature and qualitative studies on ICT usage and integration contributed to the development of this thesis and the research instruments. The study uses the Technology Readiness Index (TRI), the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK), and the Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition (SAMR) as its conceptual lenses throughout the thesis as a structured guide in both implementing and analysing the research. Being guided by the conceptual lenses, the analysed data revealed that while most participants are optimistic about ICT integration in their classrooms, integration was only possible with adequate resources and continuous training. The data analysis provided an opportunity for this study to make an original contribution to education by providing an assessment tool; the school digital climate (SDC), which has been developed to highlight individual school contributors to successful ICT integration and specific constraints and inhibitors to adequate ICT integration. The SDC, as an assessment tool, can indicate what factors require improvement for the attainment of a successful digital climate. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Geen Afrikaanse opsomming beskikbaar nie. Masters 2023-02-21T11:12:47Z 2023-05-18T06:59:24Z 2023-02-21T11:12:47Z 2023-05-18T06:59:24Z 2023-03 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/126997 en_ZA Stellenbosch University xv, 136 pages application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University
spellingShingle Digital divide
GDD (Global digital divide)
School facilites -- South Africa -- Western Cape -- Economic conditions
School facilites -- South Africa -- Western Cape -- Social conditions
Information technology
Educational technology
Computer-assisted instruction
UCTD
Khan, Yusiree
ICT integration in four schools situated in poor socio-economic contexts in the Western Cape
title ICT integration in four schools situated in poor socio-economic contexts in the Western Cape
title_full ICT integration in four schools situated in poor socio-economic contexts in the Western Cape
title_fullStr ICT integration in four schools situated in poor socio-economic contexts in the Western Cape
title_full_unstemmed ICT integration in four schools situated in poor socio-economic contexts in the Western Cape
title_short ICT integration in four schools situated in poor socio-economic contexts in the Western Cape
title_sort ict integration in four schools situated in poor socio economic contexts in the western cape
topic Digital divide
GDD (Global digital divide)
School facilites -- South Africa -- Western Cape -- Economic conditions
School facilites -- South Africa -- Western Cape -- Social conditions
Information technology
Educational technology
Computer-assisted instruction
UCTD
url http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/126997
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