An ambitious attempt to integrate digitised based material into the the Los Angeles Unified School District ended in the confiscation of 2100 iPads from their students who misused the devices outside the academic context. The South African Basic Education department faces the same challenges if they do not re-evaluate their overzealous attempt to jump on the same bandwagon.
The introduction of iPads in the classrooms of South Africa, yields great concern, when acquiring expensive material is prioritised over recruiting and retaining a solid teaching support network.
An overview of how iPads are being used to enhance learning, encourage engagement and motivate South African learners.
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