The Significance of Technology in

EducationBy Thembi Mdladlamba 201021602

Outline for this presentation The importance of technology within

education and the need for teacher development in Information Communication Technology.

It entails Knowledge Society Agenda Pervasiveness of Technology “Education for All” Goals Future national strategic objectives

Cont.… Broad aims of the various national and

international initiatives regarding continuous professional development of teachers with regard to teacher competency standards relating to ICTs and professional aptitude

Knowledge Society Agenda

Knowledge Society Agenda

Knowledge Society Agenda

“Education for all” goals

“Education for all” goals

Future National Strategic Objectives

Future National Strategic Objectives

Future National Strategic Objectives

Cont.

Broad aims of the various national and

international initiatives regarding

continuous professional development of

teachers with regard to teacher

competency standards relating to ICT

and professional aptitude

Cont.

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