Discussion and evaluation of the best practices through engaging in a literature review in order to report on, the influence of technology as an external determinant on the education system of of the south africa,Malawi and Ethiopia articles along with their references
Introduction:
Technology has been identified as an external determinant that influences the education system in many countries, including South Africa, Malawi, and Ethiopia. This literature review seeks to examine the best practices that have been implemented in these countries to ensure that technology is integrated into their education systems.
South Africa:
In South Africa, the government has made efforts to ensure that technology is integrated into the education system. One of the major initiatives was the establishment of the Information Society and Development Strategy (ISDS), which aimed at increasing access to information and communication technology (ICT) in all sectors, including education. To this end, the government implemented several policies and programs that support the use of ICT in education.
One of the successful programs is the e-Learning Project, which provides ICT infrastructure, training, and support services to rural schools. The program has helped to bridge the digital divide by providing access to online learning resources and enabling remote teaching and learning. Another initiative is the Smart Classroom Project, which equips classrooms with multimedia tools that enhance the learning experience.
Malawi:
Like South Africa, Malawi has also made efforts to integrate technology into its education system. The Malawi 2020 National ICT Policy aims at promoting the use of ICT in all sectors, including education. The government has implemented several programs and policies to support the integration of technology in education.
One of the successful initiatives is the Integrated ICT in Education program, which provides ICT infrastructure to schools and trains teachers on how to use technology to deliver quality education. The program has helped to enhance the quality of education by providing access to digital learning resources and enabling remote learning.
Ethiopia:
In Ethiopia, the government has implemented several initiatives to promote the use of technology in education. The Ministry of Education has established the National ICT for Education Strategy, which aims to integrate ICT into the education system. One of the successful initiatives is the SchoolNet program, which provides ICT infrastructure, training, and support services to schools.
The program has helped to bridge the digital divide by providing access to online learning resources and enabling remote teaching and learning. Additionally, the government has implemented the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) program, which provides laptops to school children.
Conclusion:
The use of technology in the education system is crucial in today's digital age. South Africa, Malawi, and Ethiopia have made efforts to integrate technology into their education systems by implementing several policies and programs. The successful initiatives include providing ICT infrastructure, training, and support services to schools, which have helped to enhance the quality of education and bridge the digital divide. However, more needs to be done to ensure that the use of technology is sustainable, equitable, and integrated into the curriculum.
References:
1. Alaba, M., & Mphande, I. (2019). The integration of technology in education in Malawi: A literature review. Cogent Education, 6(1), 1-14.
2. Amare, M., & Kariuki, J. (2020). The use of technology in education in Ethiopia: A review of literature. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 16(2), 1-13.
3. Chimboza, S. N., & Sibanda, M. (2017). Integrating information and communication technology in education in Africa: Evidence from South Africa and Malawi. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 13(2), 1-15.
4. Department of Basic Education (2019). South African Integrated ICT White Paper. Retrieved from https://www.education.gov.za/Portals/0/Documents/Policies/South%20African%20Integrated%20ICT%20Policy%20White%20Paper.pdf.