Everyday we boast and brag about technology integration in the teaching and learning process. We have fully equipped computer labs in almost every school and soon all S.E.A students will be given a free laptop. We also have conducted and are in the process of conducting computer classes for all employees of the Ministry of Education. But ,are we truly ready for this?-This technological age- of techonology integration in schools. Let us examine:
1. The cost of technological tools are still very expensive. Not everyone can afford these and some students/teachers may have to spend long hours at school/Internet cafe to complete tasks.
2. Some Internet providers are ineffective -they break down too often and also cary very costly monthly bills.
3. All schools and classroom are not eqiupped for multimedia and the Internet.
4. ICT is not effectively taught in all schools from pre-school to tertiary institutions and organizations.
5. There is a need for continuous training for pre-service and in -service teachers in technology use and integration.
6. Are all school adminstrators and boards do not fully undersatnd this process. Some principals make it difficult for teachers to use technology in their classrooms.
The list can go on and on. Tell me-Are We Ready?
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