MY SCHOOLING AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY

MY SCHOOLING AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY

In the world that we live in, technology is very important. In my schooling days I never had access to any sort of technology, we relied on books and the information given by teachers. To think that technology is increasingly growing it’s importance in the education sector, and yet the are learners or schools who are not connected like my school is annoying. In my school the was not even a lab not talk of computers or any other resources of technology. Due to the introduction of smart phones, I got own one too and I used it for my school research and projects but unfortunately I could use only at home at my own expense since phones were not allowed at the school premises. This is a proof that South Africa is not doing so great when it comes to education.

The importance of ICT training for teachers must be emphasized, since ICT will and can increase/empower our education system in South Africa. The more technology advances, the more benefits it provides for students at every education level. I believe that the technology that is used in the class room is helping the students to understand and grasp what they have been taught. It would have been much better if I only had access to technology in my schooling days, since it does wonders to the schools that are connected and learners are also getting improved access to educational opportunities.

The ICT programme must touch every school in South Africa, whether in the city or in the village in order to advance our education system. As a student teacher I would like to use ICT in my class, since learners can make use of technology to challenge their many subjects. Furthermore this shows that technology can be incorporated with good number of curriculums. What’s more lovely about technology is that kids who are yet to begin school can get ready by watching number of educational and game videos, this will give them their head start to education.