Literacy is regarded as a fundamental skill for people to communicate successfully in all areas of life. In the light of the poor performance of learners, an investigation concerning reading is imperative to enhance literacy in South Africa. This study explores the use of tablets to enhance English reading among learners in Grade 5 from selected primary schools in Atteridgeville. The sample consisted of 12 learners, six teachers and six parents. Tablets form part of connectivity because modern technology is used to draw the learners into listening and reading English. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge focuses on the use of modern technology to enhance teaching and learning in education. The study followed a qualitative approach involving a case study. Focus group interviews and observations were used as research instruments. The findings of the investigation reveal that learners using tablets have an advantage, because modern digital natives enjoy the use of technology to communicate and learn, which enhances their reading and learning. Tablets provide learners with the opportunity to experience technology physically and independently. Audiobooks used on tablets were a great help to facilitate reading development in English, especially with regard to vocabulary branching and correct pronunciation. Funds are still a problem because the use of technology does not happen in all educational environments.

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实施数位板教学五年级的阅读

扫盲被视为人们在生活的各个领域成功交流的一项基本技能。鉴于学习者的表现不佳，必须进行有关阅读的调查以提高南非的识字率。这项研究探讨了平板电脑在Atteridgeville选定小学的5年级学习者中增强英语阅读的作用。样本包括12名学习者，6名老师和6名父母。平板电脑是连接性的一部分，因为现代技术被用来吸引学习者听和读英语。技术教学内容知识侧重于利用现代技术来加强教育中的教学。该研究遵循涉及案例研究的定性方法。焦点小组的访谈和观察被用作研究工具。调查结果表明，使用平板电脑的学习者具有优势，因为现代数字原住民喜欢使用技术进行交流和学习，从而增强了他们的阅读和学习能力。平板电脑为学习者提供了机会，使他们能够物理地和独立地体验技术。平板电脑上使用的有声读物对促进英语阅读的发展非常有帮助，特别是在词汇分支和正确发音方面。资金仍然是一个问题，因为并非在所有教育环境中都使用技术。平板电脑为学习者提供了机会，使他们能够物理地和独立地体验技术。平板电脑上使用的有声读物对促进英语阅读的发展非常有帮助，特别是在词汇分支和正确发音方面。资金仍然是一个问题，因为并非在所有教育环境中都使用技术。平板电脑为学习者提供了机会，使他们能够物理地和独立地体验技术。平板电脑上使用的有声读物对促进英语阅读的发展非常有帮助，特别是在词汇分支和正确发音方面。资金仍然是一个问题，因为并非在所有教育环境中都使用技术。