The Importance of. HEIs. 11 th October 2018 Mluleki Siguntu

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1 The Importance of HEIs 11 th October 2018 Mluleki Siguntu

Looking Back but Moving Forward Modern Technology -

2 Digital Literacy - Digital competence Digital Age - Information Age Technology Literacy - Computer Literacy Looking Back but Moving Forward Modern Technology - Technophobia Digital Pedagogy - Digital Marketing Information Communication Tech - ICT

3 The World As I See It 1949 Albert Einstein Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. It Ongoing doesn t work like that No ways

4 Avoid Insanity Small

Conceptual Disquisition Ability to: Digital literacy is the ability to access networked computer resources and use them effectively (Gilster, 1997, p. 1). Not a Generic skill.

5 Conceptual Disquisition Ability to: Digital literacy is the ability to access networked computer resources and use them effectively (Gilster, 1997, p. 1). Not a Generic skill. Perform tasks Digital Environment Identify and Access According to ALA digital literacy The ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills Understand and Evaluate Technology DL refers to the ability to understand information and perform tasks in digital environments. It involves Skills and Knowledge such as - It involves skills to use s and social media netiquette, internet, and evaluating information and recommended online information knowledge resources. Cognitive and Technical expertise DL is the ability to use and understand how new technologies and new media e.g. (smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, IPads) work, giving us the chance to actively live in our society nowadays (UNESCO, 2018). To use Technologies effectively Global phenomenon

The world is changing We live in the ever changing world of Technology.

In few years, we will be talking about driverless cars /self-driving cars

Artificial Intelligence: sometimes called machine intelligence - Machines

6 The world is changing We live in the ever changing world of Technology. Very important Everything is changing very fast. In few years, we will be talking about driverless cars /self-driving cars (Hawkins, 2018). Artificial Intelligence: sometimes called machine intelligence - Machines Replacing lazy people cited... With Technology we have adopted new habits. The way we DO things WORK-Live- Pray- Worship Even the way we Think (Kauffman, 1999). Ongoing Need - Facilitate

Also known as Computer Literacy Digital Literacy is considered to be a very important skill to possess in the first world.

7 The way we work and understanding how we learn in a technology driven world requires a total different mind set and Digital Skills (Ferrari, 2012). The vast majority of graduate jobs require advanced digital literacy skill, communication skills and many more. Also known as Computer Literacy Digital Literacy is considered to be a very important skill to possess in the first world. The skills of the digitally literacy are becoming as necessary as a driver s license (Gilster, 1997, p. 2). Employers want their workers to have computer skills because their companies have become ever more dependent on Technology. In a growing number of developing countries, digital literacy has become a national priority. Computer Literacy Programs in Africa Thailand and Japan In the Digital Age many companies use Technology to run their company services better, faster, cheaper, effectively and efficiently. What people did in offices before computers existed we can t imagine in recent times(ferrari, 2010).

Traditional Research pen-and-paper Research Research

searching traditional sources as information is

8 Traditional Research pen-and-paper Research Research in the information age is no longer the issue of searching traditional sources as information is available in various different formats i.e. ebooks, e-journals, research databases and online searches. Modern Researchers need Digital Skills Ongoing Need - Facilitate

Internet Research In the past we had to search through a dictionary to understand the meaning of a word. Today, that phenomenon is still preserved, but it is less used by most people.

9 Internet Research In the past we had to search through a dictionary to understand the meaning of a word. Today, that phenomenon is still preserved, but it is less used by most people. Web Research Research Method that involves the collection of information from the internet (W. Brock, 2015). Online Research is perhaps the most obvious in the digital age. There are already many advantages to conducting research online (Tristram Hooley, 2011). Ongoing Need - Facilitate

Sources It s no secret that most Research is now

information, it has filtered the quality of

you can find both legitimate sources written by

10 Sources It s no secret that most Research is now being done online, because the internet has improved access to information. Although it is a faster way to get the information, it has filtered the quality of information as it opened up a new world of misinformation and outright lies. The term Fake News is the phenomenon that isn t just limited to news. For any type of information available online, you can find both legitimate sources written by experts, or dubious sources with questionable information. This in turn makes the identification of Information Sources one of the most important skills that any Researcher or Student can be taught. Ongoing Need - Facilitate

11 Ongoing Need - Facilitate The Digital Age Society calls for all people to become Digital Literate (Baile, 20.) No modern society has scaled the heights of social progress without Technology (Kgalema Motlanthe 2013).

12 world s largest single employer, the largest source of income Agricultural Economics Growth Rate GDP SA - 7.6% 2017

13 ETTER MEDICAL SOLUTIONS New Medical Technology inventions New Implants Medical Challenges

14 Very important Economic Times Report, This Economic means Times 92% Report, of the world's currency is DIGITAL. Most of the money we earn, transact with, use and buy exists only online. Electronic Payments Electronic Ticket Ongoing World Bank IMF World Bank IMF Cellphone Banking E-Wallet Facilities Mobile Banking

Computer Science Standards Guidelines Digital literate person: Digital literate people: Use technology strategically A digitally literate person can use technology strategically to find and evaluate

Proactive, confident and flexible A "digitally literate Person should be proactive, confident and flexible.

15 Computer Science Standards Guidelines Digital literate person: Digital literate people: Use technology strategically A digitally literate person can use technology strategically to find and evaluate information, use the Internet and technology tools to achieve many academic, professional and personal goals (Alex Grech, 2014). Proactive, confident and flexible A "digitally literate Person should be proactive, confident and flexible. Must be able to use appropriate technology effectively searching for high-quality information for personal, academic and professional use. Critically evaluate online Must be able to critically evaluate the information obtained Information sources Must be familiar with the use of technology tools to facilitate work. Communicate using new technology s, social media.. Must be aware of the challenges inherent in ensuring online privacy and security Must have developed appropriate communications skills using technologies (UNESCO, 2004).

Understanding how an activity started and

16 Understanding how an activity started and developed frequently gives a much greater insight into why things are as they are today (Halvorsen, ). Life In An Office Before Computers! What the hell did we do without computers and all these years? PHD These were the times when people had one job to do and not ten jobs to do for the same salary-professor

17 If you are too young you won t understand - -Some of these.

18 When it comes to communications modern technology has had an impressive influence in the 21 st century A lot has been invented A lot has changed

19 Physicality Capacity specification Functions

20 Digital Literacy Digital Competence Digital Transformation Digital Usage Digital Skills ICT literacy

21 Disorder The abnormal fear or dislike of technology or complex devices, new or advance technologies especially computers. Fear any technologies ROBOTS - Lights -TV- Cameras (Adam Jezard, 2016). Hard to believe! There are still people in the world who have the chance but refuse to learn how to use Technology effectively. The weird part is that some of these people are Professionals, Managers, Leaders, which could benefit them. This phenomenon is referred to as TECHNOPHOBIA We all laugh about technophobia, but it s no joke. Some are here

22 Time to sleep NO A person who loves technology can either be called a Technophile or a Techie Net-head Fast to learn Technology. Creative and Proactive. Understand and use Technology Confident and flexible We need them

23 ncient Natives Natives Digital Natives Digital Damn! You still carrying a book! Both Ongoing Need

24 Ancient Natives Very difficult to convince Pleading the old way is the best. They need Digital Literacy

25 They all need help

26 Ignorance Apathy Plain Stubbornness Background Lack of motivation to learn new things.

Take a Class If you wanted to learn Spanish

27 Take a Class If you wanted to learn Spanish or Chinese or French you d probably take a class. So why not take a class in whatever technology challenges making you sweat? Find a workshop Symposium -Seminar - Theme Play with Technology Go to any local electronics store! Try to handle New Devices. Cofa Ongoing Tap the screens, press the buttons, Click things, drag things around, double-click things, observe and remember what the various things do.

28 Computer Science Standards Guidelines Ongoing

Digital Pedagogy in Education DP is the study and use of contemporary digital technologies in teaching and learning.

classroom and through distance have changed education.

29 Digital Pedagogy in Education DP is the study and use of contemporary digital technologies in teaching and learning. Modern Teaching need Technology skills Teaching now requires not just Content knowledge but Pedagogical knowledge as well as Technological knowledge. Approaches to teaching and learning Approaches to teaching and learning are also changing, both in the traditional classroom and through distance have changed education. New Emerging models are emerging New models in which students combine conventional classroom experience with a range of learning experiences independent of time and location. HEIs Invest in technologies Many HEIs have invested heavily in digital technologies learning facilities.

30 Total Change Student s Behaviour Not Much Change Educators

we still need face-to-face teaching in the DIGITAL AGE

replacing everything we do with technology, it is not

Educators can support students in ways computers can t It

31 we still need face-to-face teaching in the DIGITAL AGE You might be forgiven for thinking that we should be replacing everything we do with technology, it is not possible (Plutarch, 2013). Educators can support students in ways computers can t It can help students understand, interpret, analyze and apply the knowledge available to them. Critical thinking- creative Thinking Face-to-face teaching and technology can work together. A Combination of Both methods

32 Change our mind set Advantages

33 way outdated Libraries need to keep up with the Modern Marketing tools- Digital inclusion is important

34 Are you a Technophobe Techie If we have convinced more slaves that they are slaves, we could have freed thousands more (Harriet Tubman, 1913). Things do not just happen, things are made to happen (John Kennedy, 1955). Do Something Ongoing

35 Poetry Mental Fight 1997 Will you be at harvest amongst the gathers of new fruits? Then you must begin today to remake your mental and spiritual world and join the warriors and celebrants of freedom, realizers of great dreams. You cannot remake the world without remaking yourself. Don t call me, I ll call you - Madiba

36 Respectively? I Mr. Mluleki Siguntu mluleki@vut.ac.za

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