A review of the use of computers in education in South Africa Part 1: Primary and High schools

Abstract

This informal review is based on personal discussions carried out within the last year with various experts in the field as to the current use of computers in primary and secondary schools. An attempt has been made to obtain information on the type of use being made of Computers (whether for Computer-Assisted Instruction, Computer Studies or Computer Literacy), the hardware and software used and any interesting research or social responsibility programs in progress. The issue of computers in education is receiving serious attention in all the departments of education in South Africa. Some are already well on their way to making the computer an integral part of the pupil's school life while others are still in the planning stage.