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The key issues emanating from the discussions have been elaborated below:

1. Students do not dedicate enough time to do their homework. They spend more time
looking at non- school related content in the internet rather than searching for
information that can help them improve their school work.

2. Cross referencing is not done properly as the students do not process and analyse
information they find in the internet. They tend to present the first answer they come
across which may not always be the most relevant answer.

3. Access so the internet and information should be facilitated. This should be done
together with the input of teachers to guide the students on proper use of the internet
specifically on how to balance the use of ICTs in and out of class. Managing internet

use at school and access to social media could also assist to reduce distractions
caused by viewing non-educational content and problems such as cyberbullying.

4. Teachers need to be trained to ensure that they have the necessary skills to handle the

technology and related aspects that come with the use of technology such as
cyberbullying, ICT ethics, cyber security among others.

5. In many subjects, technology is used only to create exercises which is a limited use of
technology in the classroom.

6. There are countries around the world where ICT equipment is not available in schools,
where teachers have to use their personal gadgets to teach the students ICTs.

7. Adoption of ICT should be well planned and balanced. Teaching ICTs should be
standardized with the objective of developing critical thinking and inspiring students to

use ICTs forresearch and innovation, taking into account their traditional background.

8. With technology, teachers are able to extend the classroom beyond the strict
classroom time that is available. Through video content and platforms, students are

able to interact with the teacher even after class making it possible for teachers to
extend the teaching time.

9. The use of technology makes it possible to reach students with learning difficulties. These

students can re-visit class content and videos. If they do not understand they can
rewind and watch it again and again until they are comfortable with the lesson.

10. Digital technologies are here to stay and they have become completely embedded

in our culture and society. Our efforts should be focused on using them to simplify life,
solve problems, provide better healthcare to everyone and to create modern citizens,
all of which begins at school.

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