Extensive research has been done on the implementation of cooperative learning (CL) in a face-to-face classroom. However, only a few studies could be found on the implementation of CL in a blended learning environment. The implementation of CL in such an environment is a challenging goal for facilitators. It requires a commitment to change and the…

This article reflects on the first phase of a research project aimed at the empowerment of Information Technology (IT) teachers in black rural schools in the North-West province of South Africa. In order to empower these IT teachers, the first phase aimed at understanding their unique challenges and needs. Qualitative research methodology was used…

This paper examines the current status of technology in schools in developed countries and in developing countries such as South Africa. It identifies strategies used by principals in underresourced schools to cope with increasing demands regarding the integration of technology into the curriculum, proposing management strategies for putting…