ICT BARRIERS IN SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS

                              



The main factors prohibiting the successful intergration of the ICT in South African Schools 


Crime is the main factor that contribute to poor  Creation of a technology plan that includes long term budgeting, funds and staff available to sustain investments in ICT infrastructure and support systems especially in our local government school. 

In 2009 MTN donated more than 20 000 thousands computers to local schools around the country,news papers reportedd before the end of the year that half of those computers were stolen by individuals who do not care about the future of the learners.ICT infrastructure remains a major barrier because  other Education Institutions do not consider a strong commitment to ICT which is  needed through presence of supportive ICT policies and ICT Funding

I think the Use of unlicensed software can be very problematic as well however, that can be addressed through Providing prior training for faculty when introducing ICT to Students and also  Provide support and training for students 

My schooling at Sobantu seniour Secendary School Siyabuswa Mpumalanga 

The school is located  at Kwa-Phaahla village near Siyabuswa mall in ward one under the Local municipality called Dr J.S Moroka Municipality.The school is one of the most recognised by the department of education and the region with large number of students who obtain great results. The subjects that i did at matric level are as follows
IsiNdebele Home language
English fast additional language
Afrikaans 2nd additional language,Maths literacy,Agriculture,Tourism,Maths literacy,Agriculture,Tourism

I have completed my matric 2010 at Sobantu Secondary school,Siyabuswa Mpumalanga. There where no Educational  technology used only chalk board and text book where used. The principal use to say small schools located in rural villages do not recieve adequate funds for technology materials.

                                                                     Mr Gatsheni NW

                          Siyabuswa Community Members attending a mass meeting for servise delivery

                        The pictures of Sobantu seniour Secondary School,Learners and Mr Mnguni