Mawaka Fukweni

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@KD_Mashiane Digital devices are a pie in the sky in some communities.

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@KD_Mashiane @DBE_SA Every learners must have access to digital devices.

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An unemployed Agricultural Sc graduate has been given a large school garden to produce vege. He is using the present technology to produce quality vege. He supplies the school and the community, and is sustaining his family. #FutureTrendsInEdLeadership

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The 4IR brings an Era where there will either be collaboration between the young, technology advanced generation and the old school generation, or the young will lead, while the old holds positions of power. #FutureTrendsInEdLeadership

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@MileNgaka School leaders have no choice but to embrace technology as one of the intervention strategies for teaching and learning. It's no longer for Covid-19 purposes, but for the future too.

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If leaders ignore issues of inequality and poverty, we are creating a time bomb. The 4IR has to address these pressing issues. #FutureTrendsInEdLeadership

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The 4IR requires leaders who are willing to learn new knowledge and create the opportunity for their followers to contribute in their learning. #FutureTrendsInEdLeadership

[Mawaka Fukweni @MawakaF]

We need leadership that leads to create a space for growth and development of those who follow them. To create a sense of independence.

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Poverty is regarded as one of the leading factors that contribute to poor learner performance and high dropout rate in many rural schools. What are some of the factors that contribute to increase in poverty? #FutureTrendsInEdLeadership

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Can the 4IR be the solution we need to solve the problem of food insecurity in the world? More so in Africa where millions of children go to sleep on an empty stomach. They wake up in the morning to go to school the same. #FuturetrendsInEducationLeadership

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@FABAT23 Unfortunately, teaching in SA has always been about achievement, the results. In fact, in SA education is judged by Gr 12 performance. The 4IR requires minds which are open to new learning and continued development.

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"AI is also being deployed to ensure the safety of healthcare worker." Prof Marwala. How can leaders in the education sector apply AI to ensure the safety of teachers, learners & meal servers in our schools? #FuturetrendsInEducationLeadership

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There is a strong argument that 4IR is a solution to the economic crisis we find our selves in. As oppose to job loses, it will bust the economy and create more jobs. Consequently, reversing the ills of poverty which are evident in our schools. #FuturetrendsInEducationLeadership

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@Ms_Mrholozi The fact is that, every challenge presents an opportunity to learn. Hence the idea of "life long learning." If leaders are not willing to learn the new technological skills, they will soon be called a lost generation.

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@GovenderSteffan It takes a transformative leader to recognize the vital role of communication in leadership. Communication displays the ability of a leader to listen and learn from those below him/her. It is a tool to access knowledge from every staff member as a mean of avoiding/solving problem

[Mawaka Fukweni @MawakaF]

As the rate of unemployment increases uncontrollable due to covid-19. Some people in the labour circles believe that 4IR will lead to more job losses as the machines will take over from people. However, some believe that the opposite is true. https://t.co/lCgLty5I0w

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According to World Food Organisation's, food insecurity has been made worse by Covid-19. More than 60 million children in Africa are starving. The rate. Of unemployment is said to be one of the major contributing factor to this. #FuturetrendsInEducationLeadership

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The High Court directed DBE to provide food to learners even when they are not coming to school. DBE has transferred this responsibility to school leaders. However, it seems it's a mountain to climb. What strategies can be put in place to address this?

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@SibiyaVinto @FABAT23 That is why the development of infrastructure is one of the key things the government is advised to prioritize if we are to achieve the 4IR vision. The question is whether there is political will and resources to do so or not. What can school leaders do for the time being?

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@Ms_Mrholozi The need for retraining of managers has been evident in the failure by some principals to attend virtual meetings. Not because they are defiant or do not want to attend, but they are unable to use technology. The 4IR points to technology as the main communication channels.