The use of computer as an instructional technology: Internet as an instrument
in the teaching and learning process in tertiary institutions in the North West
Province of R.S.A. was surveyed to identify and reveal problems encountered
by lecturers and students with regard to the use of computer as an instructional
technology in the teaching and learning process.
The main focus of the study was on the following areas, firstly, to find out
whether tertiary institutions such as UNW, TNW, Technikon RSA, Mafikeng
College and Vaal Triangle Technikon have enough computers with internet
connections. Secondly, to find out whether the sampled institutions UNW
and Vaal Triangle Technikon have enough computers to adequately provide
students with computer skills. Thirdly, whether all the lecturers are computer
literate. Fourthly, to find out whether there are adequate resources to assist
students without prior computer knowledge in order to cope with the
information technology age. Lastly, whether students are prepared to accept
changes brought by computer technology.
The investigation involved two tertiary institutions, that is, Vaal Triangle
Technikon in Klerksdorp area and UNW in the Mafikeng district.
Questionnaires were used for data collection in this study.
Data were. collected and analyzed. The study found out that there were not
enough resources to cater for students to cope with information on technology
as it is upgraded on frequent basis. And that most of the students agreed that
they are prepared to accept changes brought by the computers as it would
prepare them to face working environment.
Conclusions drawn from the study revealed that there is a serious problem
lecturers and students face regarding shortage of computers (See Table 11 &
12). And that most of the lecturers have computer experience but are not
provided with enough computers to provide students with computer skills. / (M.Ed.) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2003
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nwu/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/11413 |
| Date | January 2003 |
| Creators | Elisha, Mohumi Dorothy |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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