1. From Classroom to Lab: ICT’s teaching Literacy, Numeracy in an African Context Leighton Forbes University of Cape Town

2. Basis of the Research Case-Study Computer Labs placed in marginal, sub-elite settings of the Western Cape of South Africa – a classroom ethnography

4. Pre-installed Reading software Old and New Literacies

5. Learners engaging, disengaged?

6. Classroom inquiry

7. Student surveys

8. Graphing data

9. Challenges Passivity vs. Taking action Power/Authority relations Teacher reluctance and/or apprehension

10. Potential of Technology Use technologies as a mediating tool Infuse ICT integration into the school curriculum

11. Results Technology set up restrictive/constrained Technology set up productive/ creative

12. What Impact? Empowering and Equipping Children Customize learning experiences Share responsibilities Training of 21 st Century teachers Key Factors for Success: Scaffold student learning activities around new tools Teacher competence with technology integration Develop learning communities around new technologies

13. Conclusion… ApplicationCollaborationTaking Action Technology Integration into curriculum planning!!

14. Thank You Leighton Forbes Contact Details: www.about.me/leightonforbes