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CIC2601/101/0/2019
Tutorial Letter 101/0/2019
N Computer integration in the classroom
CIC2601
Year module
Department of Science and Technology

Education
This tutorial letter contains important information about

your module.
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CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 3
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES ................................................................................... 4
2.1 Purpose ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Outcomes .................................................................................................................. 4
3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS ............................................................... 5
3.1 Lecturer(s) ................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Department ............................................................................................................... 5
3.3 University .................................................................................................................. 5
4 RESOURCES............................................................................................................ 6
4.1 Prescribed books ....................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Recommended books................................................................................................ 6
4.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves) ................................................................................ 6
4.4 Library services and resources information ............................................................... 6
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................ 7
6 STUDY PLAN ........................................................................................................... 8
7 PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING ................................. 9
8 ASSESSMENT.......................................................................................................... 9
8.1 Assessment criteria ................................................................................................... 9
8.2 Assessment plan ....................................................................................................... 9
8.3 Assignment numbers ................................................................................................. 9
8.3.1 General assignment numbers .................................................................................... 9
8.3.2 Unique assignment numbers ................................................................................... 10
8.4 Assignment due dates……………………………………………………………………..10
8.5 Submission of assignments ..................................................................................... 10

8.6 The assignments ..................................................................................................... 10
8.7 Other assessment methods ..................................................................................... 11
8.8 The examination ...................................................................................................... 11
9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..................................................................... 11
10 SOURCES CONSULTED........................................................................................ 11
11 IN CLOSING ........................................................................................................... 12
12 ADDENDUM ........................................................................................................... 13
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1. INTRODUCTION
Dear Student
We are pleased to welcome you to the module CIC2601 and hope that you will find it
both interesting and rewarding. We will do our best to make your study of this
module successful. You will be well on your way to success if you start studying
early in the year and resolve to do the assignments properly.
You will receive a number of tutorial letters during the year. A tutorial letter is our way
of communicating with you about teaching, learning and assessment.
This tutorial letter (101) contains important information about the scheme of work,
resources and assignments for this module. We urge you to read it carefully and to
keep it at hand when working through the study material, preparing the assignments,
preparing for the examination and addressing questions to your lecturers.
In this tutorial letter you will find the assignments and assessment criteria, as well as
instructions on the preparation and submission of the assignments. It also provides
all the information you need with regard to the prescribed study material, other
resources and how to obtain them. Please study this information carefully and make
sure that you obtain the prescribed material as soon as possible.
We have also included certain general and administrative information about this
module. Please study this section of the tutorial letter carefully.
Right from the start we would like to point out that you must read all the tutorial
letters you receive during the year immediately and carefully as they always
contain important, and sometimes urgent, information.
We hope that you will enjoy this module and wish you all the best!
Mr RCA Raseale
Dr AR Molotsi
Prof L Goosen
Prof MZ Ramorola
CIC2601 lecturers
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2. PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this module is to open the modern world of computer and related
technologies to you, and to train you to become a computer literate teacher. You will
learn the integration of ICTs in South African schools, support with the integration of
ICTs in classroom activities, vocabulary of computers in terms of hardware, software,
processing and networks (including the internet); the various applications of
computer and related technologies in education; how to use computer technology in
the classroom to enhance your own teaching and your learners’ learning
2.2 Outcomes
On completion of this module, you should be:
The integration of ICTs in South African schools
 Discuss and evaluate the appropriate use of ICTs in line with historical and
current South African perspectives
 Explain how to integrate ICTs in a South African context
 Compare the use of ICTs based on research reports and articles in this field
Support with the integration of ICTs in classroom activities
 Identify various role players for effective integration of ICTs in classroom

activities.
 Discuss how the implementation of roles is done and how supportive role
players are in the use of ICTs in a school context.
 Justify the roles by using ICT theory, for example the Activity Theory
Evaluate and update your ICT skills as necessary
Compile assignments and reports, by using word-processing.

Use spreadsheets for doing calculations and compiling records.
Develop and present slide shows for a range of audiences.
Create a database for administration purposes.
Teachers’ ICT competency literacy skills
Name and discuss the three literacies: computers, information and integration.
 Evaluate software programs and website for use in teaching and learning.
 Identify and discuss computer security risks, safeguards in the use of ICT and
computer ethics for teachers.
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3. LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

3.1 Lecturer(s)
The lecturers responsible for this module are as follows:
Lecturer’s name : Mr Raseale

Building and office number : AJH van der Walt Building, Room 7-23
E-mail address : rasearca@unisa.ac.za
Telephone number : 012 429 4089
Lecturer’s name : Dr AR Molotsi

E-mail address : molotar@unisa.ac.za
Lecturer’s name : Prof L Goosen

E-mail address : goosel@unisa.ac.za
Lecturer’s name : Prof MZ Ramorola

E-mail address : ramormz@unisa.ac.za
All queries that are not of a purely administrative nature, but are about the content
of this module, should be directed to your lecturer. Please have your study material
with you when you contact him or her.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Letters to lecturers may not be enclosed with or inserted

into assignments. Dr Molotsi and Prof Goosen are responsible for queries
related to assignment number one (MCQ). Mr Raseale and Prof Ramorola are
responsible for queries related to assignment two.
3.2 Department
Department of Science and Technology Education
3.3 University
If you need to contact the University about matters not related to the content of this
module, please consult the brochure Study @ Unisa that you received with your
study material. This brochure contains information on how to contact the University
(e.g. to whom you can write for different queries, important telephone and fax
numbers, addresses and details of the times certain facilities are open).
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Always have your student number at hand when you contact the University. The
details are as follows:
 Fax number (RSA): 012 429 4150

 Fax number (international): +2712 429 4150
 E-mail: study-info@unisa.ac.za
4. RESOURCES
4.1 Study guideline: Tutorial letter 501
Prescribed books
There is no prescribed book for this module. However you may use
Gunter, GA. & Gunter, RE. 2015. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating
Technology in a Changing World. 8th Edition. Cengage Learning Boston. ISBN:
9781285845432.
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE TEXTBOOK
The 7th edition of the prescribed textbook may also be used for this year’s studies in
CIC2601.
Shelly, G., Gunter, G & Gunter, R. 2012. Teachers Discovering Computers:

Integrating Technology in a Connected World. 7th Edition. Cengage Learning
Boston.
ISBN: 9781133526575.
(a) Unisa does not provide the prescribed textbook together with your other
study material. YOU MAY BUY THE ABOVE MENTIONED TEXTBOOK
YOURSELF AT AN OFFICIAL UNISA BOOKSELLER. Please refer to the
list of official booksellers and their addresses in the brochure my Studies @
Unisa. If you have difficulties in obtaining the book from these booksellers,
please contact Unisa’s Prescribed Book Section at 012 429 4152 or e-mail
them at vospresc@unisa.ac.za.
4.2 Recommended books
There are no recommended books for this module.
4.3 Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves)
There are no electronic reserves (e-Reserves) for this module.
4.4 Library services and resources information
For brief information, go to: http://www.unisa.ac.za/contents/studies/docs/myStudies-

at-Unisa2019-brochure.pdf
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For more detailed information, go to the Unisa website: http://www.unisa.ac.za/,

click on Library
For research support and services of Personal Librarians, go to:
http://www.unisa.ac.za/Default.asp?Cmd=ViewContent&ContentID=7102
The Library has compiled numerous library guides:
 find recommended reading in the print collection and e-Reserves –

http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/undergrad
 request material – http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/request
 postgraduate information services –
http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/postgrad
 finding, obtaining and using library resources and tools to assist in doing
research – http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/Research_Skills
 how to contact the Library/find us on social media/frequently asked questions
– http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/ask
5. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE
FOR INFORMATION ON THE VARIOUS STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND

SERVICES AVAILABLE AT UNISA (E.G. STUDENT COUNSELLING, TUTORIAL
CLASSES, LANGUAGE SUPPORT) CONSULT THE BROCHURE STUDY @
UNISA.5.1. Contact with fellow students
5.1 Study groups
It is advisable to have contact with fellow students. One way to do this is to form
study groups. The addresses of students in your area may be obtained from the
following department:
Directorate: Student Administration and Registration

PO Box 392
UNISA
0003
5.2 Discussion forums on myUnisa
If you have access to a computer that is linked to the internet, you can also join
discussion forums about any issue relating to this module on myUnisa. Please
consult the brochure Study @ Unisa for more information on how to join myUnisa
and access its facilities.
5.3 myUnisa
If you have access to a computer that is linked to the internet, you can quickly
access resources and information at the University. The myUnisa learning
management system is Unisa's online campus that will help you to communicate with
your lecturers, with other students and with the administrative departments of Unisa
– all through the computer and the internet. To go to the myUnisa website, start at
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the main Unisa website, http://www.unisa.ac.za and then click onthe “Login to
myUnisa” link on the right-hand side of the screen. This should take you to the
myUnisa website. You can also go there directly by typing in http://my.unisa.ac.za.
Please consult the publication my Studies @ Unisa, which you received with your
study material, for more information on myUnisa.
5.4 Other support
You will be linked to the e-tutor who will be supporting you in your studies.
6. STUDY PLAN
The brochure Study @ Unisa contains valuable information on general time
management and planning skills, and where to begin with your studies. Please take
some time to read through the 11 steps suggested in this document.
It is suggested that you note down the due dates for all the assignments that you
have to submit and compile a study plan according to these dates. You can use the
following as a guideline for planning your studies for FDEME3L:
Period Activity
 Familiarise yourself with the assignments due for this

semester and the required study material by scanning
through the assignments in this tutorial letter and as
well as the study guideline.
 Join myUnisa and meet your fellow students on the
discussion forum of the CIC2601 web page.
January to June
 Study the relevant study units in the study guide for

Assignment 01.
 Prepare and submit Assignment 01 before the due
date.
 Remember to visit and participate in the discussion
forum on myUnisa.
 Study the relevant study units in the study guide for

Assignment 02. Complete and submit Assignment 02
on time.
 Remember to take part in the discussion forum on
July to November myUnisa.
 Please make sure that you read the exam guidelines

provided at the end of this tutorial letter.
 Prepare for and write the examination.
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7. PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING

Apart from the assignments and examination, no other practical work or work-
integrated learning is required.
8. ASSESSMENT
8.1 Assessment criteria
You will receive admission to the examination if your first assignment is submitted
before the final date of 26 April 2019.
Assignment 01 is compulsory because this will indicate that you are an active
student – Unisa needs this information for subsidy purposes. Furthermore,
Assignment 01 also contributes to your year mark for this module.
Assignment 02 is also compulsory because, together with Assignment 01, it will

determine your year mark.
Your final mark for this module is calculated as follows:
Final mark = 20% of the semester mark + 80% of the examination mark
The semester mark is the average of Assignment 01 and Assignment 02.
The examination mark must be more than the subminimum of 40% (if not, the
semester mark will not count and the examination mark becomes the final
mark).
8.2 Assessment plan
The assessment plan for this module consists of two assignments (formative
assessment) and an examination (summative assessment).
8.3 Assignment numbers
8.3.1. General assignment numbers
The assignments are numbered 01 and 02. Your assignments must be numbered
exactly as specified. Even though Assignment 02 may be the first assignment you
do, it must be numbered 02 and not 01.
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8.3.2. Unique assignment numbers
All assignment 01 texts are marked by a computer and each has its own unique
number that must be indicated on the mark-reading sheet on which it is answered.
Unique Number
Assignment 01 826235
Unique Number
Assignment 02 680367
8.4. Assignments due dates
The assignments are provided at the end of this tutorial letter. The due dates, study
material and format for the assignments are as follows:
Assignment
Due dates Study material Format
number
Multiple-choice questions
answered on an optical
01 26 April 2019 Study unit 1–4
mark-reading sheet or
online on myUnisa
Pdf document submitted
02 21 August 2019 Study unit 1–4
on myUnisa
8.5 Submission of assignments
You should submit your typed assignments electronically via myUnisa. Assignments
may neither be submitted by fax nor e-mail, nor be submitted directly to your
lecturers. Refer to the brochure Study @ Unisa for detailed information about the
submission of assignments.
Please be aware that you need to supply a unique number for every assignment that
you submit. You will find these with the assignments in the addendum.
To submit an assignment via myUnisa, do the following:
 Go to myUnisa (https://my.unisa.ac.za).
 Log in with your student number and password.
 Select the module.
 Click on “Assignments” in the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.
 Click on the assignment number you wish to submit.
 Follow the instructions.
8.6 The assignments
There are two assignments to be completed in an academic year.
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8.7. OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS
There are no other assessment methods.
8.8. EXAMINATION
For general information and requirements regarding examinations, refer to the

brochure Study @ Unisa, which you have received with your study material.
8.8.1. Examination period
This module is a year module in 2019. This means there is an examination in

October/November. The Examination Section will provide you with information
regarding the examination in general, examination venues, as well as the
examination dates and times.
There is supplementary examination for this module. The implication is that if you
fail an examination, the earliest next examination opportunity is the examination of
the next semester.
8.8.2. Previous examination papers
This is a new module, there are no previous examination papers available on

myUnisa. You may, however, expect that the type of questions that will be asked in
the examination will be similar to those asked in the assignments.
8.8.3. Tutorial letter with examination guidelines
To help you in your preparation for the examination, you will receive a tutorial letter
that explains the format of the examination paper. The examination questions will be
based on all work covering the notional hours of this module.
9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The brochure Study @ Unisa contains an A–Z guide of the most relevant study
information.
10. SOURCES CONSULTED
Gunter, GA. & Gunter, RE. 2015. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating
Technology in a Changing World. 8th Edition. United States: Cengage Learning.
AND
Shelly, G., Gunter, G., Gunter, R. 2012. Teachers Discovering Computers:
Integrating Technology in a Connected World. 7th Edition. United States: Cengage
Learning.
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11. IN CLOSING
We wish you all the best with your preparation for the examination. Please do not
hesitate to contact us if you are experiencing any problems in your studies.
Yours Sincerely
Dr AR Molotsi
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12. ADDENDUM
ASSIGNMENT 01 (Compulsory) [100]
Due date: 26 April 2019
Unique number: 826235
Study material: Study guide units 1-4
Use an HB pencil to answer all the questions on an optical mark-reading sheet on

which your name, address, student number, module code, assignment number and
the unique number of the assignment are all clearly indicated.
Questions 1–28: Determine for each of the questions whether the statement is
true or false. Mark the number “1” on the mark-reading sheet to indicate
“True” and a “2” to indicate “False”.
1. Information literacy means knowing how to find, analyse and use information.
2. A graphical user interface controls how to feed a computer with a data (input)
and how processed information is displayed on the monitor (output).
3. Computer security risks are moral guidelines that govern the use of
computers, networks and information systems.
4. Teachers must monitor their students actively and continuously while they are
on the Internet.
5. The main purpose of an email is to link a user to Web sites on the Internet.
6. You can use Microsoft Access to create a slide show.
7. The short cut key Ctrl + X copies text to the clipboard.
8. A footer is a word feature that allows you to write text that will appear on Top
of all pages.
9. Spreadsheet application is used to create, edit and format a document that

mostly consist of text.
10. The basic objects that are created in a database are a table, query, form and
a report.
11. Google chrome is known as a search engine.
12. The integration of ICTs in teaching and learning forces a paradigm shift of
teaching and learning, a shift from teacher-centred teaching to learner-
centred teaching.
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13. The learner’s role in integrating ICT in teaching and learning changes from a
collaborative to a solitary learner.
14. The School ICT committee is responsible for identifying and select
educational software involved in e-Learning activities.
15. Assessment involves the activities that will determine whether the outcomes
of a lesson have been achieved.
16. It is explained that one reason that was not mentioned in the video about the
integration of technology in the classroom is that learners are already using
technology while experimenting with various applications on tablets,
smartphones and laptops.
17. Government, decision makers, ICT support etc. are some of the critical role
players in the effective integration of ICTs in classroom.
18. The activity theory is a theory used in this module to assist you as the teacher
to identify, familiarise yourself with roles and responsibilities of various
stakeholders in order to implement ICT in the classroom effectively.
19. The activity theory is grounded in anti-social historical theories that draws
heavily on Vygotsky’s concept of mediated action: Subject object
Outcome.
20. In the application of activity theory on ICT integration in teaching and learning,
the subject is the teacher, the object is a learner as well as the performance
and mediating tools include available ICT tools in a school.
21. As a professional teacher, you are expected to do lesson planning for every
theme or content subject you present to the learners.
22. The active participation develops learners’ 21st century skills, which in turn
contribute to their success when they enter the workforce.
23. The success of ICT implementation depends on the knowledge about an

institution’s teachers.
24. Advancement in mobile digital resources offers learners a flexible platform for
learning.
25. Rich ICT resources in a school help even when teachers and learners do not
know how to use them.
26. The subject specialist help teachers by providing technical backup and
troubleshooting in a school.
27. The purpose of a slideshow is to provide the audience with an overview of the
presentation.
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28. The Web or WWW is a collection of websites that you can access through the
internet.
Questions 29 – 68: For each of the questions choose the most appropriate
answer from the list of possible answers.
29. One of the broad intertwined issues, which must be taken into consideration
when institutions think of implementing ICTs in teaching and learning are:
1. effectiveness
2. reliability
3. support structure
4. trouble shoot
30. The following are the four pillars of integrating ICT in teaching and learning
except one
1. A teacher’s ICT content knowledge and skills

2. Technical support available to assist teachers
3. Peer tutoring to share and guide another teacher
4. The lesson outcomes and teaching strategies
31. How do you start working in Microsoft Word,
1. By creating a blank document;

2. Use an existing template to create a new document;
3. Open an existing document
4. All of the above
32. If you look at the top of the screen, you will see a series of ribbons or tabs.
Each ribbon or tab is divided into groups and in each group you will find
icons/shortcuts. What do you find under insert icon, choose from the diagram:
1. Insert tables, draw tables, excel spreadsheet, quick tables

2. Insert straight line, erase tables, word doc, group tables
3. Insert document, merge tables, mailing list, single tables
4. Insert picture, separate tables, email tables, format tables
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33. Where a row and a column of a spreadsheet meet, it is called a
______________
1. Cell
2. Address
3. Workbook
4. Page layout
34. Choose a statement that best suit application program
1. Microsoft Office suite is mainly used to work with numbers

2. Microsoft PowerPoint is used to create graphic and diagrams
3. Microsoft Office is used to create, format and edit text content
4. Microsoft Excel can also be used to create graphs
35. Choose the best statement that is applicable to Microsoft word
1. Skills you learn from Microsoft word can be used on other application
like email
2. Microsoft word is mainly used for numbers
3. Microsoft word is the only program that you can edit, create and format
words
4. None of the above
36 Choose the best statement that relevant to ICT
1. All of the below

2. You need a licence in order to use Microsoft Office suite
3. All phones can do the same functions that a computer can
4. A tablet cannot install a word processing application
37. What is the function of the highlighted button?
1. Reload
2. Repeat last action
3. Undo last action
4. Rotate page
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38. Write the function of the highlighted function
1. Subscript
2. Superscript
3. Mathematics
39 Which of the following is advisable when creating presentation?
1. Copy and paste

2. 6 lines per slide
3. Write paragraphs
4. Use dark colour
40. Identify which of functions can be found on a web browser ribbon?
1. Forward button
2. Home button
3. 1 and 2
41. Which combination of keys will highlight content on an open application from
top to bottom?
1. Ctrl + H
2. Ctrl + Down
3. Ctrl + PgDn
4. Ctrl + A
42. Which of the following function do you use when you want to calculate total of
a range of values in Microsoft Excel?
1. Sum
2. Count
3. CountIf
4. Average
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43. What will happen when you run the following function?
1. It will give error result

2. It will give correct result
3. It will give sum of boy and girls
4. 2 and 3
44. Which statement is true about presentation software?
1. They are only meant for presentation

2. The only software you can use for presentation is Ms PowerPoint
3. Ms Word is an example of presentation software
4. You can include objects like pictures, videos and animation.
45. You are teaching history to the grade 9 learners. You realised that only a few
learners respond when you ask questions. Which technology tool you can use
to involve all the learners to encourage active learning, participation,
engagement and interactive strategy amongst them to have some fun while
learning?
1. YouTube Videos
2. Microsoft Excel
3. Kahoot
4. Microsoft word
46. The process of converting readable data into unreadable characters is called
______________
1. plaintext
2. encryption
3. call back
4. cipher text
47. _______________ is a set of instructions for a computer to perform specific
operations.
1. Memory
2. Firmware
3. Software
4. All of the above
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48. ______________ is one of the computer security risks.
1. System failure
2. Firewall
3. Analog
4. Filtering
49. The first step in checking your website’s source code is to view the
___________.
1. actual code
2. page code
3. home page
4. web server
50. A website source has a ______________.
1. source code
2. source page
3. web address
4. web page
51. A title tag is an __________ element that specifies the title of a web page.
1. HTTP
2. WWW
3. HTLM
4. URL
52. The most common type of software theft is _____________.
1. stealing a CD-ROM
2. stealing a flash drive (memory stick)
3. data theft
4. software piracy
53. As the world of computers and computer related technologies advances, it is

essential that teachers gain some level of ________________.
1. Information fluency
2. Integration literacy
3. Computer literacy
4. Information literacy
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54. Select an example of a protocol from the following.
1. www
2. https://
3. www.google.com
4. .co.za
55. Which of the following is not an example of a search engine?
1. Google
2. Yahoo
3. Microsoft
4. Bing
56. Which of the following statements describe the activity theory best according
to Vygotsky
1. Activity theory is grounded in ant-social historical theories and draws

heavily on Vygotsky’s concept of mediation
2. Activity theory is grounded in social-historical theories and draws
heavily on Vygotsky’s concept of mediation.
3. Activity theory is described as who is doing what, why and how.
4. Activity theory is described as a community consists of people who
share the same goal, whereas, rules control the actions and
interactions during the activity, and the division of labour represents the
way in which tasks are divided between members of the community, as
well as the more subtle but crucially important divisions and allocations
of status and power.
57. Who provide training and technical support, security arrangements of school
when integrating ICT in the classroom
1. Teachers
2. Subject Specialist/HoD
3. Community
4. Business
58. Whose ICT content knowledge and skills needs to be taken in consideration
when integrating technology as they are primary implementers of technology
in the classroom.
1. The subject specialist/HoD

2. The principal
3. The learner
4. The teacher
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59. Research shows that some of the teachers are reluctant to use the
technology. Who should encourage teachers to use ICT in teaching and
learning and allow them the freedom to design their own teaching while
integrating technology?
1. School management team

2. The policy developers
3. The school principal
4. The government
60. Select five items of importance to create a template that teachers can use to
plan for the integration of technology.
1. Learning goals/objectives, content knowledge, ICT knowledge,

assessment measures, evaluation
2. Learning goals/objectives, ICT content knowledge and skills, technical
support, assessment measures and devises for teachers and learners
support, peer tutoring and assessment measures.
support, peer-tutoring and management as well as devices for teacher
and learners
61. What would you regard as one of the objectives of integrating ICT in the
classroom?
1. To enhance teaching and learning

2. To allow learners and teachers to use devices in class
3. To encourage inactive learners
4. To discourage critical thinking
62. Activity theory could be used as a framework to plan and support the use ICT
in education. To understand the activity theory, you need to consider its
components and the interaction between them. Select the list which illustrates
the six components of activity theory.
1. Community, rules, and division of labour, teachers, learners and

government
2. Tools, object, subject, rules, community and division of labour
3. Subject, object, tools or mediators teachers, learners and government
4. Tools, object, subject, teachers, learners and government
Question 63-68 are based on diagram below.
63. When implementing ICT in your classroom, the activity system of a

classroom, forms part of the biggest activity system that have an influence on
the implementation of ICT in a classroom environment. To illustrate the
interdependence of the activity system, the diagram is the layered
representation for the South African context, it was derived from the work of
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Lin (2002, 2003). Study the diagram and select the representation of A from
the provided options.
1. Provincial Department of Education

2. Minister of Basic Education
3. Classroom
4. School
64. Study the diagram and select the representation of B from the provided
options.
1. Classroom
2. School
65. Study the diagram and select the representation of C from the provided
options.
1. School
3. Classroom
66. Study the diagram and select the representation of D from the provided
options.

3. Classroom
4. School
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67. List 2 functions that the school’s ICT coordinator can support the school
1. do not plan future upgrades of IT facilities and network

2. Train teachers on not how to integrate technology in teaching and
learning
3. Do daily operation and supervision of the use of a school’s IT facilities
and regular backup of data in computers.
4. Stay outdated with technological developments
68. The idea of activity theory is grounded in social-historical theories and draws
heavily on Vygotsky’s concept of mediation Engeström expanded Vygotsky’s
triangle of mediated action and adds three elements to the original triangle.
Distinguish the three elements that were incorporated by Engeström to
expand the mediated triangle.
1. community, rules, and division of labour

2. Subject, object and community
3. Object, rules and division of labour
4. Tools of mediators, rules and subject
Questions 69–72: Choose from the list below the term that best matches the
description in each question and mark the number of the chosen term against
the question number on the mark-reading sheet.
1. The Gauteng online project

2. The Khanya project
3. Technology-integrated project
4. The Meraka Institute
5. Intel® Teach programme
69. This project was formed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
and supported the Department of Education’s goals with regard to the use of
ICT in the South African context.
70. Teachers were trained and in turn they were expected to train their colleagues
at various schools.
71. This project started in 2001 and was aimed at meeting the need to integrate
ICTs in schools in the Western Cape Province.
72. Computer laboratories were erected and fitted with 25 desktop computers
connected to the internet.
1. lesson objectives/outcomes
2. teaching method
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3. teaching strategy
4. teaching and learning activities
5. assessment
73. The content knowledge and skills that learners are expected to achieve at the
end of the lesson.
74. The technique a teacher should use to present a lesson.
75. Teaching and learning methodology that is used to implement a lesson.
76. Description of tasks a teacher plans to use based on the chosen teaching
strategy.
description in each question and mark the number of the chosen term against the
question number on the mark-reading sheet.
1. Changes in the use of ICTs

2. Changes in a learners’ roles
3. Changes in a teachers’ roles
4. Changes in curricular and presentation
5. Changes in monologue communication
77. The use of technology in the 21st century is teaching and learning environment
encourages sharing of information
78. Integration of ICTs in teaching and learning motivated learners to actively
participate and be responsible of their learning
79. ICT tools provide learners with the opportunity to learn anytime anywhere.
80. The emergence of new technologies provides a rich learning environment with
different multimedia usage
Questions 81- 84: Choose from the list below the term that best matches the
1. ICT coordinator
2. Teachers
3. Subject specialist / HOD
4. School ICT committee
5. Learners
81. Find and evaluate information on the Internet, plan projects and lessons that
integrate technology, find resources for different tools e.g. TV, and use ICT for
administration.
82.ICT planning, ICT policy, identify funding sources, schedule training, identify and
select educational software, involved in eLearning activities, assist, assist teachers
with lesson plans, recommend ICT tools, monitor ICT usage throughout the school,
monitor how ICT is used
83.Provide technical backup, troubleshooting and computer literacy training, set the
time-table, pedagogical and instructional design, encourage the use of ICT, system
maintenance, report faulty or stolen equipment.
84. Identify educational software
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1. formatting
2. printing
3. editing
4. saving
5. creating
85. This involves developing a word processing document by entering text

or numbers, designing graphics, and performing other tasks using an
input device.
86. The process of making changes to the existing content of a document.
87. The process of copying a document from memory to a storage medium such as a
USB flash drive or hard drive.
88. The process of generating output on a medium, such as paper.
1. Presentation graphics
2. Word processor
3. Spreadsheet
4. Database
5. Email
89. Learners writing an easy in a language class.
90. Teachers teach learners how to organise data and information about a
school event.
91. Learners use a slide presentation to present their project.
92. Teachers enter student’s grade or attendance information.
Questions 93- 96: Choose from the list below the term that best matches the
1. data projector
2. interactive whiteboard
3. software
4. digital media authoring software
5. interactive digital media
93. A digital media application that accepts input from the user and performs an
action in response.
94. A software that lets you create the application or presentation by controlling the
placement of text and graphics, as well as the duration of sounds, video and
animation.
95. A device that projects the image onto a large screen so an audience can see the
image.
96. A popular teaching tool, which turns a computer and data projector into a
powerful tool for teaching and learning.
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Questions 97-100: Choose from the list below the term that best matches the
1. a computer/data security risk

2. a computer/data protection precaution
3. software theft
4. vaccines
5. information theft
97. Anti-virus software.
98. Firewall.
99. Computer vandalism.
100. The theft of a file that contains a co-learner’s data of a science experiment.
ASSIGNMENT 02 (Compulsory) [100]
Due date : 21 August 2019
Study material: Unit 1–4
This assignment comprises of short open questions and has to be submitted

in a PDF format document via myUnisa. Study the questions thoroughly before
answering. Number the questions appropriately.
Unique number: 680367
INSTRUCTION
Answer all the questions as stated. Consider the mark allocation when
planning your answers.
QUESTION 1 [25]
1.1 A lesson plan is a detailed description of the course of instruction that guides a
teacher to provide knowledge to learners. With this in mind, select a content that
you will use to plan a technology-integrated lesson for a specific grade. Apply
the processes of a lesson planning given in your study guide.
(15)
1.2 Discuss the importance of integrating technology in teaching and learning.
(10)
QUESTION 2
[25]
2.1 Discuss five roles of a school ICT coordinator.
(10)
4.2 Watch the video about "Practical ways to integrate technology in the classroom
"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgLNRKQR3AI (5:19 min), and discuss five
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challenges that schools experience when integrating technology in teaching and

learning. (10)
4.3 Suggest ways that can assist schools to mimise the given challenges in 4.2.
(5)
QUESTION 3
[25]
3.1 Identify and describe the three literacies that a computer literate teacher
should possess.
(10)
3.2 A variety of application software is available for teachers use to perform a
specific task. In light of the above draw and complete the table below in your
answer books. (15)
Type of Name of software Example of a

application package teaching or learning task
software
Example: Microsoft Access Teachers build a database of personal
Database details of learners in register classes.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Question 4
[25]
4.1 In your words describe are computer security risks.
(2)
4.2 Identify and describe five types of security risks that threaten school computers.
(10)
4.3 How will you advise schools to safeguard their computers from the above-
mentioned risks?
(5)
4.4 Watch the video on 10 Commandments of computer ethics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwSHJg7cSXM and describe four
education majors that schools can use to control learners from accessing
unsuitable information from the Net.
(8)
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Tutorial Letter 101/0/2019

N Computer integration in the classroom

Department of Science and Technology

This tutorial letter contains important information about

8.5 Submission of assignments ..................................................................................... 10

On completion of this module, you should be:

The integration of ICTs in South African schools

Support with the integration of ICTs in classroom activities

 Identify various role players for effective integration of ICTs in classroom

Evaluate and update your ICT skills as necessary

Compile assignments and reports, by using word-processing.

Teachers’ ICT competency literacy skills

3. LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

The lecturers responsible for this module are as follows:

Lecturer’s name : Mr Raseale

Lecturer’s name : Dr AR Molotsi

Lecturer’s name : Prof L Goosen

Lecturer’s name : Prof MZ Ramorola

IMPORTANT NOTE: Letters to lecturers may not be enclosed with or inserted

Department of Science and Technology Education

 Fax number (RSA): 012 429 4150

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE TEXTBOOK

Shelly, G., Gunter, G & Gunter, R. 2012. Teachers Discovering Computers:

4.2 Recommended books

There are no recommended books for this module.

4.3 Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves)

There are no electronic reserves (e-Reserves) for this module.

4.4 Library services and resources information

For brief information, go to: http://www.unisa.ac.za/contents/studies/docs/myStudies-

For more detailed information, go to the Unisa website: http://www.unisa.ac.za/,

The Library has compiled numerous library guides:

 find recommended reading in the print collection and e-Reserves –

5. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE

FOR INFORMATION ON THE VARIOUS STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND

5.1 Study groups

Directorate: Student Administration and Registration

5.2 Discussion forums on myUnisa

5.4 Other support

 Familiarise yourself with the assignments due for this

 Study the relevant study units in the study guide for

 Study the relevant study units in the study guide for

 Please make sure that you read the exam guidelines

7. PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING

Assignment 02 is also compulsory because, together with Assignment 01, it will

Your final mark for this module is calculated as follows:

The semester mark is the average of Assignment 01 and Assignment 02.

8.2 Assessment plan

8.3 Assignment numbers

8.3.1. General assignment numbers

8.4. Assignments due dates

8.5 Submission of assignments

To submit an assignment via myUnisa, do the following:

8.6 The assignments

There are two assignments to be completed in an academic year.

8.7. OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS

There are no other assessment methods.

For general information and requirements regarding examinations, refer to the

8.8.1. Examination period

This module is a year module in 2019. This means there is an examination in

8.8.2. Previous examination papers

This is a new module, there are no previous examination papers available on

8.8.3. Tutorial letter with examination guidelines

9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

10. SOURCES CONSULTED

ASSIGNMENT 01 (Compulsory) [100]