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Incorporating new technologies into teaching in South Africa

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  • Kenneth Ohei

    (Management Sciences, Mangosuthu University of Technology, South Africa)

  • Evangelos Mantzaris

    (Management Sciences, Mangosuthu University of Technology, South Africa)

  • Bhekabantu Alson Ntshangase

    (Management Sciences, Mangosuthu University of Technology, South Africa)

  • Enitan Olumide Olutade

    (Management Sciences, Mangosuthu University of Technology, South Africa)

Abstract

The constantly evolving technology landscape inevitably calls for technological integration in learning and education. It is essential in the world we live in today for every learning method to include the use of new technologies. The study's primary goal is to examine strategies to integrate modern technologies into teaching in South Africa. The paper strives to understand the state of education in South Africa; the government’s contribution to education so far; teachers’ attitudes and competencies; as well as, and the benefits that new technologies can offer the education system in South Africa. A systematic review of literature that relates to the infusion of conventional technologies into educational settings has been adopted. The research conducted in this paper demonstrated that integrating technology into the teaching-learning process can be a useful strategy for training educators and learners for improved learning and educational outcomes in South Africa. Furthermore, the study's findings revealed that many South African instructors have a negative attitude regarding the usage of modern technologies for teaching. The paper recommended that the government should prioritizes funding for education; and concluded that blended learning is best used as the instructional strategy in South African classes. Key Words:New technologies, Teaching & Learning, Blended learning, Pedagogy, South Africa

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  • Kenneth Ohei & Evangelos Mantzaris & Bhekabantu Alson Ntshangase & Enitan Olumide Olutade, 2023. "Incorporating new technologies into teaching in South Africa," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 12(6), pages 286-295, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:12:y:2023:i:6:p:286-295
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v12i6.2715
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