The use of mobile devices in the classroom in the South African context

The use of mobile devices in the classroom in the South African context

In South Africa the use of mobile devices is now like an addiction to people.  Learners now have mobile devices of their own and they carry them at schools.  Seeing that technology is forever changing for the better and is being more advanced, Vodacom developed a program which includes teachers.  To assist teachers to be ICT literate so that there can be effective use and integration of digital content in the classroom.  When learners are taught  with their mobile devices, they are likely to obtain knowledge much faster as they would be using learning tools that they are passionate about. The department has launched a nation wide training initiative to improve teachers computer literacy. As teacher development is crucial to improving education in South Africa. Digital learning enables new strategies such as online and blended learning and competency-based learning, which have the potential to contribute to deeper learning. Providing every student with the opportunities for deeper learning is not possible without a technology-enabled network of tools and strategies to customize and extend learning. Technology helps teachers do more by creating new learning environments that leverage teacher talent and allow students to go deeper. It brings more motivation to students and perseverance.