Global Technology

South Korea is a country where they heavily implement technology into their schools and education system. “They topped PISA’s digital literacy test in 2009, proving that when it comes to computers, their kids are on the ball” said the site We are Teachers when discussing South Korea’s teaching habits (We Are Teachers). According to the site, South Korea’s schools also have high-speed internet as well as digital textbooks. They are also planning on going completely online with textbooks within the next year or so (We Are Teachers).South Korean teacher Ms. Bremner talks about all the technology they typically have in their classrooms. 

“Computers, internet, LCD screens and smart boards are a must in all classrooms. They really help with the teaching process and provide students with more knowledge as well!” said Bremner (We Are Teachers).

South Africa has also encouraged technology to be used in the classroom. The Vodacom Mobile Education Programme was launched around the end of 2011 with the aim to help get teachers the resources to teach subjects such as math and science (Mobile Teaching for Better Technology). Another objective to the program is to use mobile technology to help the Department of Basic Education meet its objective of ensuring that a significant number of learners have exposure to information and communications technology” (Mobile Teaching for Better Technology). While South Korea is ahead with their use of technology, others are following suit with the knowledge that technology is a tool that should be used in the classroom.

 Resources:  

"Mobile Teaching for Better Technology." SouthAfrica.info. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2014.

"We Are Teachers." Special Report. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2014.