Policy lessons from assessing computer-use in secondary schools in a provincial capital, Polokwane
Date
2014-02-21
Authors
Ghoord, Ebrahim
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Abstract
This study examined different elements within the classroom, school and
environment in order to establish their influence on technology implementation in
schools. A review of the literature suggests that the integration of computers in
schools is influenced by a number of separate but inter-related factors. If technology
implementations in schools are to achieve the desired objectives as outlined in the e-
Education White Paper, it is important that such efforts are cognizant of the unique
characteristics of each school setting. Eight schools in Polokwane (Limpopo, South
Africa) were chosen for this study, which was intended to evaluate current
technology integration efforts against existing policy; and to see what policy lessons
may be drawn from this.
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Thesis (M.M. (ICT Policy and Regulation))--University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management, Graduate School of Public and Development Management, 2013.
Keywords
Computers, Technology use, Secondary schools, South Africa, Government policy