E-learning Imbizo Presentation (jc)

e-LEARNING PRESENTATION: JHB CENTRAL DISTRICT Presented by: Nomkhosi Ndlovu e-Learning Directorate (HO) Date: 22 May 2009

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STRUCTURE OF THE PRESENTATION • What e-Learning is all about • GDE e-Learning Vision and Mission • e-Learning Structures • The role of the District • The roles of School Managers and

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WHAT e-LEARNING IS ALL ABOUT • According to the White Paper on eEducation (2004:14) e-Learning is about learning and teaching philosophies and methodologies within the context of OBE, using ICTs in the learning environment. • The directorate is responsible for supporting curriculum delivery in both GET and FET through facilitating and promoting the use of ICTs to improve the delivery of teaching and learning. 3

WHAT e-LEARNING IS ALL ABOUT • This involves the development of policies, strategies and frameworks for the integration of ICTs into the curriculum • Creating opportunities for flexible & collaborative learning; access to information; interaction among teachers, learners & the online environment; this may involve the use of the internet, computer hardware, software and other 4 media.

WHAT WE ARE NOT : • Computers and Software only • Learning how to use the technology • Replacing educators with the technology 5

WHY……. e-LEARNING? • Self-paced, fast and works anywhere and at any time • Instructional materials are easily updated • Permits the use of multimedia which leads to reinforced learning through the use of video, audio, games and other forms of interaction • Supports; assists and enables learning • Improves retention, provides immediate feedback and allows learners to customise learning materials to meet their individual needs 6 • Enables learners to learn in a fun way

WHY……. e-LEARNING? • e-Learning will enhance the quality of the teaching time of educators and it will reduce the time spent on administrative chores. • Learning through the use of ICTs is arguably one of the most powerful means of supporting learners to achieve the nationally stated curriculum goals: – Learner-centred learning; – Active, exploratory, inquiry based learning; – Collaborative work among learners and teachers; and – Creativity, analytical skills, critical thinking 7 and informed decision-making.

VISION AND MISSION • Every South African learner in GET and FET will be ICT capable by 2014… • Together, let’s harness technology to transform Teaching and Learning! • e-Learning for improved learner attainment!

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e-LEARNING STRATEGY • The Directorate has a Strategy Document in place with an action plan for the next five years • The strategy has already been adopted by Senior Management in the GDE • The key thrust of the strategy articulates our commitment to two key areas: – Enhance curriculum delivery in the classroom – Developing, promoting, supporting & sustaining all schools in the

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e-LEARNING STRATEGIC GOALS • Strategic Goal 1: Improve the teaching and learning through the use of ICTs;

• Strategic Goal 2: Develop management and leadership at schools with ICTs;

• Strategic Goal 3: Consolidate and strengthen the public schools education system for all learners in the province, especially quintile 1, 2 and 3 schools to quality public education 10

WHERE ARE WE? • Hosted the Provincial e-Learning Showcase • Hosted the Provincial e-Learning Week • Trained District Officials on Software Evaluation and Selection. – In the process of compiling a catalogue

• Trained educators on CAT 1 & 2 • Conducted the Rubricate Junior Training for educators • Provided bursaries for ACE and BEd Honours in ICT Education for educators 11

WHERE ARE WE? • Research the status of e-Learning in our schools • Developed guidelines for ICT Governance and Policy Development • Software Evaluation and Selection • Capacity building programmes for Officials, educators and school managers • Curriculum support initiatives i.e. Rubricate & Mathematical Literacy Intervention Programme • Procure e-Learning Resource Packs 12 • e-Learning advocacy and Information Sharing

e-LEARNING STRUCTURES • • • •

PELT (Provincial e-Learning Teams) DELT (District e-Learning Teams) CELT (Cluster e-Learning Teams) SELT (School e-Learning Teams)

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THE ROLE OF THE DISTRICT • Coordinate the Teacher Development Programmes • Monitor the role of School Management Teams in managing an ICT laden Environment • Monitor the integration of ICTs into the curriculum • Support schools in promoting the use of ICTs for teaching and learning purposes through scheduled School Support Visits • Establish e-Learning structures that will 14 ensure alignment and better coordination of e-

THE ROLE OF SCHOOL MANAGERS • Manage an ICT Laden Environment • Develop the ICT Policy (include all stakeholders) • Ensure ICT Policy implementation • Support ICT integration in the classroom • Provide opportunities for Continuous Professional Teacher Development (CPTD), for all our educators. 15

THE ROLE OF THE EDUCATOR • Integrate ICTs into the curriculum to enhance the delivery of teaching and learning. – Add excitement in the classroom, for learners to see the value of education – Enable our learners to be full participants of the global community. • Attend ICT Skills Development 16 Programmes (workshops,

THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER

• Select appropriate ICT tools to achieve learning outcomes. e.g. Use:

– a tape recorder for story telling – a DVD recorder to record learners dramatizing a story – Microsoft Movie Maker for learners to make own films – The internet for research – The email/ cellphones for collaboration – Cellphones to down-load curriculum content/ homework 17

TO ALL OUR TEACHERS!!! • As the e-Learning Directorate at Head Office we salute of all our teachers who have taken great strides in integrating ICTs into the curriculum, to enhance the delivery of teaching and learning. Sometimes with little resources. • Your commitment and dedication in serving our learners and our communities does not go unnoticed. • We acknowledge the challenges you are facing and wish to encourage you to continue with your excellent work. A wise man once said “excellence breeds18

STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE • Many centuries ago Aristotle once said that excellence is not an act but a habit. • Excellence is developed by changing your mindset and approaching every task with care , diligence and rigour. • Everything you do in life is a reflection of who you are – so stamp your work with excellence and success will follow you. 19 Awaken your potential knowing

WHICH TYPE ARE YOU? • In life there are three types of people: • 1. Those who make things happen. 2. Those who watch things happen. 3. Those who wake up at the end of their lives and ask “What happened” WHICH TYPE ARE YOU?

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LASTLY • Times are changing. Let us change with them. • Our learners have dreams. Let us all work together to make their dreams come true. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO FAIL THEM!!!

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Thank You!!! NB: KINDLY PUT YOUR QUESTIONS/ SUGGESTIONS IN THE SUGGESTION BOX. 22