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GALEBOE, Kelaotswe Archie; MOALOSI, Richie; RAPITSENYANE, Yaone  e  RUELE, Victor. Using digital technology in Design and Technology pedagogy to support the attainment of 21^st century skills by senior secondary students in Botswana. IJTL [online]. 2025, vol.20, n.2, pp.28-54. ISSN 2519-5670.

Technology-based learning and the development of 21^s century skills have the potential to transform the traditional teacher-centred approach into a more student-centred approach. Digital technology integration can be harnessed to foster effective learning and teaching. This study utilised the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) theoretical framework and explores the utilisation of digital technology in the learning and teaching of Design and Technology (D) in Botswana's senior secondary schools, with the aim of fostering the development of 21^s century skills among students. The study adopted a case study that involves the collection of data from school heads, teachers and students through a survey. The findings indicate that 83.3% of school heads were somewhat satisfied with available digital technology resources in schools. The study reveals that 37.5% of the D students who perceive their teachers as possessing critical thinking skills are good at using digital technology resources during the lesson. This implies that it is imperative to recognise the importance of leveraging the pedagogical benefits of integrating digital technology to impart 21^s century skills and competencies within Design and Technology teaching and learning contexts.

Palavras-chave : technology; pedagogy; 21^st century skills; case study; design and technology.

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