AN EVALUATIVE STUDY OF AN ICT MODULE FOR A SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM

Authors : Sarietjie MUSGRAVE, Corene DE WET

Pages : 43-55

Doi:10.17718/tojde.306556

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Publication Date : 2017-04-01

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :This study reports on findings of an evaluative study on the effectiveness of an information and communication technology insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ICT); module that forms part of the Advanced Certificate in Education: School Leadership and Management program. The study was carried out among distance education insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DE); students from the University of the Free State enrolled for above mentioned module. Two ICT audit surveys were used to gather data. This study used two modes of evaluation: Jung and Latchem’s insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2007); quality indicators for DE and comparison. The findings highlight ready access to ICT, technical support, appropriate guidance and support by knowledgeable, innovative and committed facilitators and the creation of a sense of community as imperatives for teaching education leaders ICT skills and knowledge.
Keywords : Distance education, ICT, ICT audit survey, quality assurance, South Africa, school leadership