Tech Ed: Identified Opportunities for Engagement 24th September 2016 Introduce everyone to Start off by thanking everyone for their contribution

Gaps in the Puzzle

Research Process 71 28 5 4 Total Research Areas Identified Research Areas Filtered through Importance Thematic Areas Prioritised Tech Education Opportunities Identified

Four Primary Tech Ed Opportunities Foundational Literacy and Numeracy University Enrolment Pipeline 1 2 Pre-Service Teacher Training 4 Content and Context Intervention 3

Intervention Timing Gr 1 Gr 3 Gr 8 Gr 12 B.Ed 1 2 4 3 Foundational Literacy and Numeracy 2 University Enrolment Pipeline 4 Pre-Service Teacher Training 3 Content and Context Intervention Gr 1 Gr 3 Gr 8 Gr 12 B.Ed

Summary 1. Foundational Literacy and Numeracy 2. University Enrolment Pipeline 3. Pre-Service Teacher Training 4. Content and Context Intervention Problem 13% of Grade 5s are illiterate Increase university access and completion No Tech Ed course in B.Ed degrees Technology not existent in isolation of its context Solution Online structured way to learn how to teach reading Learner driven credentialing platform Co sponsor Tech Ed modules Holistic School Turnaround Why Now Ritual School situation Only 15% of SA’s university students graduate Tech education more effective during pre-service training Tech roll out in GP and WC Total Market Size 1.92 m Foundation Phase Learners 4.1 m High School Learners 394,225 Teachers 4.1 m High School Learners Product Online and Physical Training Centres USSD and Adaptive Learning Platform 3 week module Funding for Tech Ed interventions Context and Tech Ed platform