The packages are further based on the following criteria as determined
by the ELRC TLI Task Team :
by the ELRC TLI Task Team :
1. ONE-STOP-SHOP approach (Total Bundle Approach)
2. Consortium must be lead by Laptop Manufacturer/ Connectivity Supplier
3. Direct guarantees for full 5 years by manufacturer/ connectivity supplier (repair/replacement)
4. Must include all specified software
5. Provide GOOD/BETTER/BEST offerings where the total may not exceed R390 per month
6. Connectivity must be “Top-up” not open
7. Stop order fixed for 5 years
The official rollout of the Teacher Laptop Initiative (TLI) is finally here.
The process was preceded by months of intense deliberations and careful planning to finally arrive at this moment where ICT integration in public schools across the country, becomes a reality.
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The process was preceded by months of intense deliberations and careful planning to finally arrive at this moment where ICT integration in public schools across the country, becomes a reality.
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The Teacher Laptop Initiative (TLI), managed by the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC), addresses South Africa's need for a quality education system and forms part of the cohesive plan by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and other stakeholders in education to improve the overall quality of education by making resources available to learners and teachers in the public education sector.
The rollout of the TLI will be taking place in cohorts specific to the size and funds available to the individual Provincial Education Departments (PEDs).Government Gazette (GG) 32207 specifies that the PEDs will implement the allowance on a preference list of teachers based on seniority.
The 12 provisionally accredited consortia/suppliers participating in the first phase of the TLI are: Dell/Laptitude, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, MTN, Pinnacle Technologies Holdings Limited, Sahara Systems, Telkom, Mustek, Vodacom, LG and CellC. The final list will be published on the website.
The strategic partners to the initiative are the software suppliers Microsoft, Symantec and Adobe, as well as Cisco Systems and Intel, who are reinvesting in the initiative towards the professional development and training of teachers.
The rollout of the TLI will be taking place in cohorts specific to the size and funds available to the individual Provincial Education Departments (PEDs).Government Gazette (GG) 32207 specifies that the PEDs will implement the allowance on a preference list of teachers based on seniority.
The 12 provisionally accredited consortia/suppliers participating in the first phase of the TLI are: Dell/Laptitude, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, MTN, Pinnacle Technologies Holdings Limited, Sahara Systems, Telkom, Mustek, Vodacom, LG and CellC. The final list will be published on the website.
The strategic partners to the initiative are the software suppliers Microsoft, Symantec and Adobe, as well as Cisco Systems and Intel, who are reinvesting in the initiative towards the professional development and training of teachers.
The provisionally accredited service providers have identified outlets or "one-stop shops" where a teacher may purchase the complete package(including the finance agreement). The provisionally accredited service providers have a "good, better, best" range of packages where the maximum all-inclusive monthly repayment will not exceed R390.00.Qualifying teachers will receive a monthly allowance of R130.00 (taxable)and are required to fund the difference between the allowance (R130.00)and the monthly repayments of the package. Most of the packages from the provisionally accredited suppliers cost between R250.00 and R390.00 per month. The repayments are spread over a period of five years.
The packages consists of appropriate hardware with prescribed minimum specifications, school administration, national curriculum and other software, as well as Internet connectivity, insurance, and finance, as per the requirements of GG 32207. The suppliers thus had to meet the requirements as set out in gazette and the criteria as determined by the ELRC TLI Task Team to qualify as an accredited provider to the initiative. Annexure A 17-19 of GG32207 further states that only accredited suppliers qualify for the stop order facility. This means that a teacher is only eligible for the stop order when he/she purchases a laptop package from an accredited supplier.
All the relevant information regarding the TLI and the different options offered to teachers is available on the TLI website at:
www.teacher-laptop.co.za
A frequently asked questions page can also be accessed on the website to answer questions that teachers might have.
The collective quest of all stakeholders in education to address the many challenges facing our education system, is taking off in earnest through the teacher laptop initiative. ICT integration in the classroom is an extremely positive addition to the learning environment, as it brings rich and diverse resources into the classroom. This in turn leads to the formation of a more dynamic and productive learning environment. The central aim of the TLI is to add value to the learning and teaching process and to support the delivery of the curriculum in public schools.
The packages consists of appropriate hardware with prescribed minimum specifications, school administration, national curriculum and other software, as well as Internet connectivity, insurance, and finance, as per the requirements of GG 32207. The suppliers thus had to meet the requirements as set out in gazette and the criteria as determined by the ELRC TLI Task Team to qualify as an accredited provider to the initiative. Annexure A 17-19 of GG32207 further states that only accredited suppliers qualify for the stop order facility. This means that a teacher is only eligible for the stop order when he/she purchases a laptop package from an accredited supplier.
All the relevant information regarding the TLI and the different options offered to teachers is available on the TLI website at:
www.teacher-laptop.co.za
A frequently asked questions page can also be accessed on the website to answer questions that teachers might have.
The collective quest of all stakeholders in education to address the many challenges facing our education system, is taking off in earnest through the teacher laptop initiative. ICT integration in the classroom is an extremely positive addition to the learning environment, as it brings rich and diverse resources into the classroom. This in turn leads to the formation of a more dynamic and productive learning environment. The central aim of the TLI is to add value to the learning and teaching process and to support the delivery of the curriculum in public schools.
The ELRC has put tremendous effort into the accreditation process with the aim to qualify and accredit suppliers to the Teacher Laptop Initiative that will receive a stop order deduction code.
In this regard twelve accredited suppliers were identified based on the criteria as set in GG 32207 and criteria set out by Task Team. The twelve provisionally accredited consortia/suppliers for participation in the first phase of the TLI are:
In this regard twelve accredited suppliers were identified based on the criteria as set in GG 32207 and criteria set out by Task Team. The twelve provisionally accredited consortia/suppliers for participation in the first phase of the TLI are:
1. DELL / Laptitude
2. Hewlett-Packard
3. Lenovo
4. MTN
5. Pinnacle Technologies
6. Sahara Systems
7. Telkom
8. Mustek
9. Vodacom
10. LG
11. Cell C
12. Fujitsu
2. Hewlett-Packard
3. Lenovo
4. MTN
5. Pinnacle Technologies
6. Sahara Systems
7. Telkom
8. Mustek
9. Vodacom
10. LG
11. Cell C
12. Fujitsu
It is imperative that teachers be properly trained and coached to empower them to utilize the laptops and the applications to its fullest capacity and ultimately ensure quality learning and teaching. The strategic partners to the initiative are the software suppliers Microsoft, Symantec and Adobe, as well as Cisco Systems, Intel, HP, Schoolnet and Mindset, who are reinvesting in the initiative towards the professional development and training of teachers in ICT and Computer Literacy.
Testing all products with Intel processors, Intel has been ensuring that these hardware as proposed by the various consortia meet the minimum requirements as stipulated in GG32207.
In addition, Intel will be supplying the Intel SkooolTM software and will be providing training for teachers.
Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information. For 25 years, the company's award-winning software and technologies have redefined business, education, entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people virtually anywhere at any time. From rich images in print, video, and film to dynamic digital content for a variety of media, the impact of Adobe solutions is evident across industries and felt by anyone who creates, views, and interacts with information. With a reputation for excellence and a portfolio of many of the most respected and recognizable software brands, Adobe is one of the world's largest and most diversified software companies.
Adobe software empowers educators and students with essential 21st century media literacy, problem-solving, and communication skills. Adobe Digital School Collection enables teachers to create rich, engaging and interactive learning experiences to deliver curriculum irrespective of subject matter. Available through flexible Adobe CLP or TLP volume licensing and ideal for maximizing education stimulus funding, the solution covers web publishing and photo, video, and audio-editing and also includes document-management and portfolio-creation tools for enhancing learning experiences in a variety of subjects. Adobe Digital School Collection designed for use with a wide range of grade levels and abilitiesalso comes with a Teacher Resource DVD that includes ready-to-use lesson plans, tutorials, and tips and tricks.
Adobe software empowers educators and students with essential 21st century media literacy, problem-solving, and communication skills. Adobe Digital School Collection enables teachers to create rich, engaging and interactive learning experiences to deliver curriculum irrespective of subject matter. Available through flexible Adobe CLP or TLP volume licensing and ideal for maximizing education stimulus funding, the solution covers web publishing and photo, video, and audio-editing and also includes document-management and portfolio-creation tools for enhancing learning experiences in a variety of subjects. Adobe Digital School Collection designed for use with a wide range of grade levels and abilitiesalso comes with a Teacher Resource DVD that includes ready-to-use lesson plans, tutorials, and tips and tricks.
The Cisco Networking Academy program
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/index.html
is Cisco Systems' flagship Corporate Social Responsibility program. It's a comprehensive, e-learning program, which provides students with the advanced ICT skills essential in a global economy. The Networking Academy program delivers web-based content, on-line assessment, student performance tracking, hands-on labs, instructor training and support, and preparation for industry-standard ICT certifications. Launched in 1997, there are now over 11,000 Networking Academies in plus 160 countries. Over 900,000 students are enrolled in Academies at high schools, colleges, universities, technical schools, community-based organizations, and other educational programs around the world.
Cisco Systems is proud to be associated with the pubic-private partnership with the Teacher Laptop Initiative, via our Cisco Networking Academies, as a critical enabler for our teachers to drive and prepare students for successful careers across a variety of industries in today's challenging ICT job market. We are committed to ensuring that South Africa lies at very forefront of prevailing technology through socio-economic transformation.
Cisco Systems is proud to be associated with the pubic-private partnership with the Teacher Laptop Initiative, via our Cisco Networking Academies, as a critical enabler for our teachers to drive and prepare students for successful careers across a variety of industries in today's challenging ICT job market. We are committed to ensuring that South Africa lies at very forefront of prevailing technology through socio-economic transformation.
Intel Corporation has been involved in various initiatives like the Teacher Laptop Initiative in various countries over the past years. As we are vendor neutral, governments see Intel as trusted advisors to assist with ICT interventions. In South Africa we were have a very good relationship with government as well as agencies like ELRC and SACE. We have been working closely on professional development activities like Intel Teach. The Teacher Laptop Initiative is therefore a result of many stake holders coming together and developing a sound intervention that will benefit our teaching fraternity. Intel has also done benchmarking and verification of the laptops that were presented for this initiative to ensure conformity to standards set out by the ELRC.
Intel Corporation is a world leader in technology and also ICT interventions in education. Intel sees the increased value of the teacher within an ICT intervention as critical and has therefore invested in professional development programmes to meet this challenge. In South Africa Intel will be contributing high quality multimedia content, SKOOOL, towards this initiative that best supports the maths and science fields. Intel will also make available various ICT related professional development offerings specially designed for our teachers in a South African context:
• Intel Teach Getting Started
• Intel Teach Essentials
• Intel Teach Elements
• Intel Teach Skills for Success
• Thinking with Technology
Intel Corporation is a world leader in technology and also ICT interventions in education. Intel sees the increased value of the teacher within an ICT intervention as critical and has therefore invested in professional development programmes to meet this challenge. In South Africa Intel will be contributing high quality multimedia content, SKOOOL, towards this initiative that best supports the maths and science fields. Intel will also make available various ICT related professional development offerings specially designed for our teachers in a South African context:
• Intel Teach Getting Started
• Intel Teach Essentials
• Intel Teach Elements
• Intel Teach Skills for Success
• Thinking with Technology
The Partners in Learning programme supports Microsoft's long-term vision for education - to empower teachers, students and lifelong learners to achieve their fullest potential by providing greater access to the latest computer technologies, and training for its most effective use and integration into education.
Together with our partners, we focus on three key areas that have the greatest potential to support digital inclusion, enable jobs and opportunities, transform education and foster local innovation, viz. Innovative Teachers, Innovative Schools and Innovative Students
The national Teacher Laptop Initiative creates an opportunity for Microsoft to continue the strategic partnership and collaboration in education, by providing a unique value proposition to the Teachers of South Africa, the Department of Education and the participating consortia. It gives us great pleasure to share a broad range of resources, programmes, education solutions which we believe would contribute toward enhancing the initiative under the auspices of the Microsoft Public Private Alliances and Partners in Learning Programmes.
Together with our partners, we focus on three key areas that have the greatest potential to support digital inclusion, enable jobs and opportunities, transform education and foster local innovation, viz. Innovative Teachers, Innovative Schools and Innovative Students
The national Teacher Laptop Initiative creates an opportunity for Microsoft to continue the strategic partnership and collaboration in education, by providing a unique value proposition to the Teachers of South Africa, the Department of Education and the participating consortia. It gives us great pleasure to share a broad range of resources, programmes, education solutions which we believe would contribute toward enhancing the initiative under the auspices of the Microsoft Public Private Alliances and Partners in Learning Programmes.
Mindset Network is a South African based, non-profit organisation founded in 2002. Mindset develops, sources and produces high quality, curriculum-aligned educational content for use in the formal schooling and health sectors.
Content is produced in video, print and computer-based multimedia formats. Mindset Network is unique in that it leverages satellite broadcast technology to distribute its materials on a mass scale to schools, clinics and other centres of learning across Southern Africa. Through external funding, Mindset provides sites with the necessary equipment to receive its materials, and trains teachers and health care workers in the use and integration of the Mindset infrastructure and materials.
Mindset Network Coverage
Educational resources are provided for:
• Mindset Learn (grade 9-12)
• Mindset Health (Content for Health Care Providers and the Public)
• Mindset Cabanga (grade 4 – 5)
Mindset Network Community Reach
• Over 2.2 million households in sub-Saharan Africa subscribe to DStv and receive channel 319 Mindset Learn.
• 1200 schools throughout South Africa have access to Mindset Learn content ‘on-demand’ via Computer centres.
• Over 455 health clinics and hospitals in South Africa receive Mindset Health free-to-air channel
• All resources are freely available to download via www.mindset.co.za.
• All content and interactive multimedia is available on DVD.
Content is produced in video, print and computer-based multimedia formats. Mindset Network is unique in that it leverages satellite broadcast technology to distribute its materials on a mass scale to schools, clinics and other centres of learning across Southern Africa. Through external funding, Mindset provides sites with the necessary equipment to receive its materials, and trains teachers and health care workers in the use and integration of the Mindset infrastructure and materials.
Mindset Network Coverage
Educational resources are provided for:
• Mindset Learn (grade 9-12)
• Mindset Health (Content for Health Care Providers and the Public)
• Mindset Cabanga (grade 4 – 5)
Mindset Network Community Reach
• Over 2.2 million households in sub-Saharan Africa subscribe to DStv and receive channel 319 Mindset Learn.
• 1200 schools throughout South Africa have access to Mindset Learn content ‘on-demand’ via Computer centres.
• Over 455 health clinics and hospitals in South Africa receive Mindset Health free-to-air channel
• All resources are freely available to download via www.mindset.co.za.
• All content and interactive multimedia is available on DVD.
SchoolNet SA is a not-for-profit NGO that promotes the use of ICT as a resource for teaching and learning. It is a leader in the field of educator development in ICT integration. SchoolNet SA was established in 1997 through the support of the National Department of Education with funding from the International Research and Development organisation in Canada.
SchoolNet SA is identified in the E-Education White Paper as the implementing agency for international professional development initiatives in South Africa and is currently the national agency for both the Intel Teach and Microsoft Partners in Learning teacher development programmes. Other partners include the Universities of KwaZulu-Natal, Wits, Fort Hare and Johannesburg, the Oracle Education Foundation, Multichoice, Vodacom and the International Educational Resource Network (iEARN). The partnership with the Department of Education, The Finnish government and SAIDE (South African Institute for Distance Education) resulted in the development of the Educators' Development Network (EDN) which has delivered training on the uses of ICT to thousands of teachers in the country over the past few years. With funding from the Commonwealth of Learning SchoolNet has recently adapted this programme to be offered as a qualification for universities around the Commonwealth. Most recently SchoolNet has partnered with SAIDE in an evaluation of the uses of ICT in all schools in Gauteng which was commissioned by the Gauteng Department of Education.
SchoolNet’s mission is to act as a catalyst and an enabler of change for the education system in order to contribute to effective educational outcomes and innovation in the South African learning environment. Creating the ICT infrastructure is merely the beginning. It becomes more than just a medium for new content, methodologies, facilitation and interaction. Through our continuum of educator development programmes we hope to develop educators and learners who are motivated to explore new ideas and think innovatively.
SchoolNet SA is identified in the E-Education White Paper as the implementing agency for international professional development initiatives in South Africa and is currently the national agency for both the Intel Teach and Microsoft Partners in Learning teacher development programmes. Other partners include the Universities of KwaZulu-Natal, Wits, Fort Hare and Johannesburg, the Oracle Education Foundation, Multichoice, Vodacom and the International Educational Resource Network (iEARN). The partnership with the Department of Education, The Finnish government and SAIDE (South African Institute for Distance Education) resulted in the development of the Educators' Development Network (EDN) which has delivered training on the uses of ICT to thousands of teachers in the country over the past few years. With funding from the Commonwealth of Learning SchoolNet has recently adapted this programme to be offered as a qualification for universities around the Commonwealth. Most recently SchoolNet has partnered with SAIDE in an evaluation of the uses of ICT in all schools in Gauteng which was commissioned by the Gauteng Department of Education.
SchoolNet’s mission is to act as a catalyst and an enabler of change for the education system in order to contribute to effective educational outcomes and innovation in the South African learning environment. Creating the ICT infrastructure is merely the beginning. It becomes more than just a medium for new content, methodologies, facilitation and interaction. Through our continuum of educator development programmes we hope to develop educators and learners who are motivated to explore new ideas and think innovatively.
Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help its customers secure and manage their information against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently. Symantec has grown into a Fortune 500 company through a combination of internal development, strategic acquisition and partnering with industry leaders.
Symantec continues to advocate online safety and data privacy and protection. In April 2009, it launched a groundbreaking Web-based service, OnlineFamily.Norton, that helps parents communicate more effectively with their children about responsible Internet use.
Its 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report won the CERES-Association of Chartered Certified Accountants award for best first-time report, recognising Symantec for its transparent and comprehensive discussion of the company’s material corporate responsibility issues.
Symantec's focus on the online safety of children is in line with the DBEs commitment to transform learning and teaching through ICT by ensuring a secure and protected online experience for learners. Symantec is offering its comprehensive security products for this initiative at significantly reduced rates.
According to statistics gathered from more than 3.5 million searches done worldwide between February and July 2009, OnlineFamily.Norton showed that children's top ten most popular search queries include 'sex' and 'porn'. Symantec's products will ensure that online searches are monitored, restricted and controlled by parents and teachers.
Symantec continues to advocate online safety and data privacy and protection. In April 2009, it launched a groundbreaking Web-based service, OnlineFamily.Norton, that helps parents communicate more effectively with their children about responsible Internet use.
Its 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report won the CERES-Association of Chartered Certified Accountants award for best first-time report, recognising Symantec for its transparent and comprehensive discussion of the company’s material corporate responsibility issues.
Symantec's focus on the online safety of children is in line with the DBEs commitment to transform learning and teaching through ICT by ensuring a secure and protected online experience for learners. Symantec is offering its comprehensive security products for this initiative at significantly reduced rates.
According to statistics gathered from more than 3.5 million searches done worldwide between February and July 2009, OnlineFamily.Norton showed that children's top ten most popular search queries include 'sex' and 'porn'. Symantec's products will ensure that online searches are monitored, restricted and controlled by parents and teachers.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
DhayaGovender (Chair)
Haroon Mohamed
T. Mataboge
MasivuyeSangoni
Janet Thomson
Megan Rademeyer
Wally Smith
MadzenaMndi
David Mawela
Deon Lerm
Angela Schaerer
Reza Bardien
ParthyChetty
HannesSteyn
AlfieHamid
Simon Bromfield
SakkieKilian
Dylan Busa
XolaniHlongwane
Haroon Mohamed
T. Mataboge
MasivuyeSangoni
Janet Thomson
Megan Rademeyer
Wally Smith
MadzenaMndi
David Mawela
Deon Lerm
Angela Schaerer
Reza Bardien
ParthyChetty
HannesSteyn
AlfieHamid
Simon Bromfield
SakkieKilian
Dylan Busa
XolaniHlongwane
Education Labour Relations Council
Director Teacher Development
Department of Basic Education
Department of Basic Education
SchoolNet SA
SchoolNet SA
NAPTOSA
NAPTOSA
SADTU
SAOU
Microsoft
Microsoft
Intel
Intel
Cisco
Adobe
Symantec
Mindset
HP
Director Teacher Development
Department of Basic Education
Department of Basic Education
SchoolNet SA
SchoolNet SA
NAPTOSA
NAPTOSA
SADTU
SAOU
Microsoft
Microsoft
Intel
Intel
Cisco
Adobe
Symantec
Mindset
HP
gen.sec@elrc.co.za
mahomed.h@doe.gov.za
mataboge.t@dbe.gov.za
Sangoni.M@dbe.gov.za
janet@schoolnet.org.za
megan@schoolnet.org.za
wallys@naptosa.org.za
nmmadzena@gmail.com
david@sadtu.org.za
deonl@saou.co.za
v-angels@microsoft.com
rbardien@microsoft.com
parthy.chetty@intel.com
Hannes.steyn@intel.com
ALHAMID@cisco.com
simon.bromfield@adobe.com
sakkie_kilian@symantec.com
Dylan@mindset.co.za
Xolani.hlongwane@hp.com
mahomed.h@doe.gov.za
mataboge.t@dbe.gov.za
Sangoni.M@dbe.gov.za
janet@schoolnet.org.za
megan@schoolnet.org.za
wallys@naptosa.org.za
nmmadzena@gmail.com
david@sadtu.org.za
deonl@saou.co.za
v-angels@microsoft.com
rbardien@microsoft.com
parthy.chetty@intel.com
Hannes.steyn@intel.com
ALHAMID@cisco.com
simon.bromfield@adobe.com
sakkie_kilian@symantec.com
Dylan@mindset.co.za
Xolani.hlongwane@hp.com
A task team has been formally established to plan and manage implementation
of teacher professional development in support of effective use of the teacher
laptops. This team comprises the Department of Basic Education, the Teacher
Unions and Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC), and the strategic
consortia partners (including Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Adobe, Mindset, Symantec
and SchoolNet SA).
Teachers who purchase laptops will be able to access training and ongoing teacher professional development on how they can maximize the use of their laptops for teaching and learning. This approach aims to support the Department of Basic Education’s Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign.
Teachers who purchase laptops will be able to access training and ongoing teacher professional development on how they can maximize the use of their laptops for teaching and learning. This approach aims to support the Department of Basic Education’s Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign.
ICT integration has many dimensions and stands the risk of being misunderstood on the same colossal scale that “computer literacy” is. Let us examine teacher development in ICT integration in 2 dimensions. The first dimension is the extent to which ICT skills are being taught as opposed to being used. The second dimension is the extent to which the focus on the planned activity IN THE CLASSROOM is focused on the ICT outcomes as opposed to the curriculum outcomes.
In the resulting grid we can distinguish between activities that focus on how ICT is used in various situations (on the right hand side) and activities that focus on meaningful learning contexts (in the bottom half). Microsoft has a set of ICT literacy scenarios for teachers in which teachers can explore ICT skills in meaningful contexts. On the other hand the Educators Network and Intel Teach suite of offerings focus on what teachers can do with ICT. Advanced courses in Microsoft Partners in Learning (PiL) programme will also explore ways in which teachers can integrate the use of ICT to enhance learning
The activities in the top left corner are one dimensional in that they focus only on how to use ICT. These activities should be avoided as they ignore the basic principle of learning in meaningful contexts. Because teachers are often trained in contextless courses such as ICDL, they often model that kind of training when asked to teach “computer literacy”. Planners worldwide typically make the error of considering teaching ICT skills sufficient for teachers to be able to use ICT in the classroom.
The following recommended ICT learning pathway aims to build the various teacher competencies:
Professional competence with ICT
• Draw on appropriate ICT applications to enhance personal and professional effectiveness
• Access and use resources such as the Internet and e-mail, for the benefit of educators and learners
• Reflect, plan and implement appropriate and manageable change in practice
• Nurture the development of learner ICT competence in the context
Integration of ICT with Curriculum
• Be aware and model best practice in current health, legal and ethical issues
• Apply outcomes based assessment strategies using the contribution ICT can bring to the process
• Identify and use ICT resources that could most benefit teaching and learning in the learning area and phase to support implementation of the NCS
• Organise the class and the classroom when making use of ICT to achieve learning outcomes
• Display a knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of information and its role in learning
• Be aware of and plan for both diversity and uniqueness of learners through the use of ICT in learning
Management and leadership with ICT
• Apply knowledge and understanding of ICT integration when appropriate in fulfilling roles as an educator
• Provide a facilitative and mentoring role to other educators regarding the integration of ICT
• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational ICT policy at institutional/district level
• Embrace opportunities to make innovative use of ICT in one or more roles as an educator
Professional competence with ICT
• Draw on appropriate ICT applications to enhance personal and professional effectiveness
• Access and use resources such as the Internet and e-mail, for the benefit of educators and learners
• Reflect, plan and implement appropriate and manageable change in practice
• Nurture the development of learner ICT competence in the context
Integration of ICT with Curriculum
• Be aware and model best practice in current health, legal and ethical issues
• Apply outcomes based assessment strategies using the contribution ICT can bring to the process
• Identify and use ICT resources that could most benefit teaching and learning in the learning area and phase to support implementation of the NCS
• Organise the class and the classroom when making use of ICT to achieve learning outcomes
• Display a knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of information and its role in learning
• Be aware of and plan for both diversity and uniqueness of learners through the use of ICT in learning
Management and leadership with ICT
• Apply knowledge and understanding of ICT integration when appropriate in fulfilling roles as an educator
• Provide a facilitative and mentoring role to other educators regarding the integration of ICT
• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational ICT policy at institutional/district level
• Embrace opportunities to make innovative use of ICT in one or more roles as an educator
Phase 1: Advocacy sessions
Advocacy sessions in each of the provinces, to promote and demonstrate the value of the initiative including the following:
1 day of face-to-face training using existing experienced trainers, introducing all interested teachers who have purchased a laptop through the TLI, to the basic ICT skills required (laptop, keyboard, mouse etc) and navigation through resources and content available on the laptop. These will be run in each of the provinces when there is a critical mass of teachers, based on the information provided through the DiData Central Registry.
Advocacy sessions in each of the provinces, to promote and demonstrate the value of the initiative including the following:
- Overview of the Teacher Laptop Initiative – who qualifies, costs and subsidy available for teachers, what is included in the consortium offerings, teacher training, how to order a laptop (and potentially make this process available at the sessions)
- Demo of software, curriculum content and training included
- Value of a teacher laptop - how the laptop with the resources and content will support teacher administration and enhance teaching and learning
1 day of face-to-face training using existing experienced trainers, introducing all interested teachers who have purchased a laptop through the TLI, to the basic ICT skills required (laptop, keyboard, mouse etc) and navigation through resources and content available on the laptop. These will be run in each of the provinces when there is a critical mass of teachers, based on the information provided through the DiData Central Registry.
- The PED identifies and informs teachers who qualify for the TLI
- A written notification from the PED is issued to the teacher.
- The teacher approaches any accredited supplier at an authorised outlet as identified by the supplier. This will be indicated on www.teacher-laptop.co.za and or the consortium can be contacted in this regard.
- The teacher has the choice of comparing the different packages offered by different suppliers.
- The notification letter is presented to the accredited service provider.
- The legitimacy of the letter and the teacher is validated on the Central Registry.
- Once the teacher chooses a package that will suite his needs the teacher and accredited service provider enters into an agreement
- The service provider issues the teacher with a certificate of purchase that contains all the information of the package. Everything from serial numbers to connectivity is captured. The certificate is accompanied by a unique number that will be verified on the Central Registry.
- The teacher will be required to sign a Code of Conduct.
- The certificate serves as proof of purchase and will be used to activate the teacher's email account. It will further be forwarded to the PED to enable the allowance and the monthly stop order for the repayments to be activated.
1. Microsoft Windows 7 Pro operating system
2. Microsoft Office Pro Plus software
3. Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum and the Partners in Learning Teacher Training Model
4. Microsoft Live@Edu email address activated against individual PERSAL numbers
5. Symantec Digital Security software
6. Adobe Digital Schools Collection
7. Adobe Presenter Package
8. Intel Skool (School) training materials
9. Connectivity Software
10. Policy Materials
2. Microsoft Office Pro Plus software
3. Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum and the Partners in Learning Teacher Training Model
4. Microsoft Live@Edu email address activated against individual PERSAL numbers
5. Symantec Digital Security software
6. Adobe Digital Schools Collection
7. Adobe Presenter Package
8. Intel Skool (School) training materials
9. Connectivity Software
10. Policy Materials
