TECHNOLOGY CHANGING THE WAY WE DO THINGS.

The world of today would look quite different without computers. In the relatively short span of time that has elapsed since the world's first electronic digital computer was invented in 1939, computers have become universal tools that are an integral part of modern life. Yet, comparatively few people know that John Atanasoff, the genius who invented the first computer and initiated the computer revolution, was of Bulgarian ancestry.
" Do you think that this technology is also contributing to the climate change?"

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Twitter is another ICT resource that will enhance teaching and learning.

" Are you keeping with this technological change of the 21st century?''

Twitter in Education

Twitter teach students to write concisely with its strict limit on the length of posts and it also enables them to share valuable information but it destroys the ability to spell, as vowels are dropped or numerals used in place of words.
Educators must adapt their teaching to take advantage of new technology, a small but growing number of college professors are using Twitter to keep discussions going long after class is over, share research, pose questions and gather information. Some use it to keep students engaged in large lecture halls by fostering a running online dialogue during class.

" What impact will Twitter have in South African schools?"

ICT FOR CHANGE IN EDUCATION

Six years ago, the internet was limited both in what it could do and in who used it. Many people had heard the word but did not have a clue what it was. Today, most teachers have not only been exposed to the internet but also have access at home or at school. In fact, a large number of schools are being retrofitted to place the internet in every classroom. Even more exciting than this is the newest technology: Wireless. A school can purchase a 'Portable Classroom'. This consists of laptops networked together, allowing students to work at their desks WITHOUT wires. If the laptops are networked to a printer, students can print from their personal computer to the classroom printer. Imagine the possibilities!

"Will the e-school be a reality in 2014 for South African schools?"