A South African private high school's staffs' responses to a Web 2.0 and "abundant digital media" presentation.

1. Abundant Digital Media at a Private High School A Report on Research Questionnaire Feedback Travis Noakes This report sums up feedback from 14 South African private High School educators to a presentation on Abundant Digital Media * . It raises concerns from their feedback and gives high-level recommendations for school management on Web 2.0 curriculum support. Due to research ethics requirements, the identity of the private school and its educators must remain confidential. July, 2010 Prepared by Travis Noakes, a PhD in Media Studies (UCT) candidate * View it at www.slideshare.net/TravisNoakes/get-ready-for-abundance-culture-at-high-school

3. Questionnaire Completion The Breakdown Travis Noakes Concern #2 Relatively few staff returned a completed survey, despite being encouraged to do so by the executive. The survey is unlikely to be representative. Concern #3 Few staff from school management returned completed questionnaires. Addressing the opportunities and hazards posed by abundant digital media may not be a priority for the school’s leadership.

5. 1. Creativity & Innovation & Entrepreneurship Individual ratings Travis Noakes Concern #5 There are significant differences in educators’ perceptions of the school’s promotion of creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation. © Travis Noakes

6. 2. Will Abundant Digital Media Change Formal Education? The Likeliest Answer. Travis Noakes Concern #6 Although most educators believe it will have an impact, initial research fieldwork would suggest that few are prepared for this impact.

7. 3. Rate the Scope for Including Abundant Digital Media Software in Your Subject Curricula? Travis Noakes Subject Respondents Result 1 Result 2 Result 3 Result 4 Biology 2 5 4 Drama 1 3 English 1 5 Geography 3 5 5 5 Library 1 4 Life Science 2 5 3 Life Orientation 4 5 4 4 4 Physical Science 1 4 Science 1 2 Visual Arts 1 5

8. 3. Rate the Scope for Including Abundant Digital Media Software in Your Subject Curricula? Travis Noakes Concern #7 No feedback from educators in these subjects: Afrikaans, French, Latin and Xhosa. History. Music. Computer Studies. Mathematics. Physical Education. Concern #8 Are the educators that see scope in using Web 2.0 tools using them?

9. 4. Do The Benefits Of Using Abundant Digital Media Outweigh The Hazards For Students? Travis Noakes Concern #9 Just under 43% of educators are worried that the benefits of abundant digital media are not more than its hazards.

10. 5. Rate Your Attitude Towards Using Free Software in the Classroom? Travis Noakes Concern #10 While most educators have a positive attitude towards using free software in the classroom, they may not know how or why to teach with it.

12. 7. What Are the Biggest Challenges in Preparing for Abundance Culture? (Tick One or More) Travis Noakes Concern #11 What can be done to overcome the challenges of time, training and home web access cost?

20. Thanks to All Who Supported This Research… Travis Noakes National Research Foundation University of Cape Town, Department of Film and Media Studies Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Department of Informatics and Design. The private High School’s management, IT and Visual Arts departments. All educators who participated in the presentation and/or survey.