**Appendix B: Letter to district office**

No 10 Sibangweni Mthatha 5099

To

Eastern Cape Education: Mthatha district *Informed consent*

I am currently busy with research on the topic: The educational needs of the 21st century: A case study on the implementation of computer integration in teaching and learning in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education (M. ED) in Educational Management at the Faculty of Education in Walter Sisulu University. I therefore hereby request your consent in undertaking this research.

The following sample size has been identified for this study: The sample will comprise of 3 computer monitors or teachers and 3 principals of the Circuit 5 of Mthatha Education Districtk. The researcher is assuring you the strictest confidentiality and anonymity. No school or individual shall be identified in this study and at the same time school programmes shall not be disrupted by this study. The researcher will strive to be honest, objective and empathetic. The Department of Education will be informed about the outcome of this study.

Thank you, in advance for your time and co-operation. Yours faithfully Researcher: Z Seleke

*Chronicling Information Communication Technology into Teaching and Learning… DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.113790*
