2025 • 2024 • 2023 • 2022 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011

2025

• April 24 - SchoolNet SA Triumphs in the 2025 Ciena Solutions Challenge
• April 3 - Facilitation for the Future with Expo Science Master Trainers
• March 10 - Artificial Intelligence In Education Survey

2024

• October 1 - SchoolNet SA Education Team Selected for Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) 2024/25
• August 16 - SchoolNet South Africa partners with University of KwaZulu-Natal to Empower 500 Young Business Leaders with Digital Literacy Skills
• May 21 - Mental Health Awareness
• April 3 - [Press Release] SchoolNet South Africa Wraps Up Successful Digital Learning Conference
• March 22 - Shaping Classroom Practices: Unlocking the Future of Education at the SchoolNet Digital Learning Conference
• March 7 - Fun Fact Thursday: Learning through Play Edition! 🎮
• March 5 - Empower Educators: Sponsor Teachers for the Digital Learning Conference!
• March 4 - [Press Release] Unlock Tomorrow’s Classrooms at SchoolNet South Africa’s Digital Learning Conference! 
• March 4 - NPI Consulting Sponsors 50 Teachers from KwaZulu-Natal for Digital Learning Conference!
• February 29 - Special Invitation to the SchoolNet Digital Learning Conference
• February 29 - 🎉 Exciting Invitation! 🎉
• February 28 - SchoolNet SA Digital Learning Conference: Digital Education for the Future
• February 20 - Announcing our Keynote Speaker – Mitchel Resnick
• February 19 - 3 Ways to buy the Conference Tickets
• February 1 - Call for Presenters: SchoolNet SA 2024 Digital Learning Conference
• January 19 - Congratulations to the Matric Class of 2023

2023

• July 19 - Coolest Teachers Scratch Projects
• July 10 - Trialogue: Webinar – Connected Schools (28 June 2023)
• June 5 - Coding and Robotics Workshop
• May 19 - South Africa’s reading literacy: PIRLS 2021 Report
• April 17 -
• March 7 - Free Training: The Power of Digital Footprint
• January 20 - Congratulations to the #MatricClass2022

2022

• November 24 - Learning through stories and play
• November 9 - Rethinking pre-service teacher education to embrace play and learning
• November 4 - Teacher well-being and mental health resource package
• November 3 - All the best to Class of 2022: Words of encouragement to learners writing the final matric examination
• October 21 - Dialogue: Supporting Play Pedagogy
• October 14 - Teacher well-being and mental health awareness
• October 13 - Webinar: Mental health and the well-being of teachers
• October 6 - Mathapelo talks about teacher appreciation and the launch of the SchoolNet South Africa campaign #supportourteachers #teachermonth
• October 5 - #SupportOurTeachers Campaign
• September 27 - Using technology to learn through play in a supportive environment
• September 20 - Listen: Improved learning through play
• September 15 - The Efficacy of Digital Support Specialists in Telkom High School Support Programme (HSSP)Schools
• June 30 - Digital Support Specialists Visit the Largest Assemblers and Distributors of ICT Products in South Africa
• May 18 - A Community and School in Witbank Goes Online
• March 31 - Sign Up for Free Business Digital Marketing 101 Training
• March 4 - Expand your Business with Free Grow with Google Training
• February 28 - Commonwealth Digital Education Leadership Training in Action (C-DELTA)
• February 11 - South African Digital Resources and Tools that helps with Teaching and Learning

2021

• December 3 - Take Action to Build a Better World – Ciena Solutions Challenge
• November 17 - Attend a Grow with Google Training led by SchoolNet South Africa
• November 17 - 5 Resources for Educators and Highlights from Microsoft Reimagine
• September 8 - C-delta – Commonwealth Learning Programme
• August 12 - Attend a Grow with Google Training led by SchoolNet South Africa
• July 20 - MIE Expert self-nomination deadline has been extended until August 1, 2021.
• June 30 - Personal Information Act (POPIA) will be in effect from 1 July 2021
• April 7 - Coding and Robotics Curriculum for Grade R-9 is available for Comments
• March 4 - CALLING ALL WCED TEACHERS!!
• February 22 - Matric Results 2020
• February 16 - Become a Master Trainer
• January 28 - In The Loving Memory of Mr Saul Pila
• January 27 - Are you interested in becoming a Global Collaborator?
• January 26 - Memorial and Funeral arrangements of Mr. Saul Pila

2020

• December 9 - Waving Goodbye to 2020!
• November 30 - Introduction to Code: An Hour of Code with Minecraft
• November 27 - YouTube Live Stream: Job Searching Online 2|12|2020
• November 23 - SchoolNet SA Competition Winner: Dimakatso Sefora
• November 18 - YouTube Live Stream: Build your Brand and Apply for Jobs 19|11|2020
• November 18 - Telkom Extended Digital Learning Training Sessions
• October 30 - The Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS)
• October 22 - If you missed out on the previous Social Science session follow the link below to catch up
• October 22 - If you missed out on the previous Social Science session follow the link below to catch up
• October 22 - Giveaway Time!
• October 19 - This Week’s SchoolNet SA Training Sessions
• October 16 - Secret to Self Promotion (with Digital Skills) Workshop for Youth
• August 5 - CALLING ALL YOUNG WRITERS… ARE YOU THE 2020 WORD WARRIOR?
• July 30 - Earn 35 CPTD SACE Endorsed Points: Register for the Commonwealth of Learning Digital Education Leadership Training in Action Course
• July 29 - Learning Circles – Collaboration and Professional Learning Opportunity
• July 13 - Telkom Foundation Webinar Invitation
• July 13 - Become a Master Trainer for the C-Delta programme!
• July 13 - Seeing is believing: A wonderful collection of YouTube video stories for young learners!
• July 2 - Become a Master Trainer for an International Accredited Course!
• May 22 - Impact Story: Mr Maweya
• May 19 - Department of Basic Education COVID-19 Guides
• April 17 - #FollowFriday Staff Feature: Mathapelo Sehume
• April 1 - #FollowFriday Staff Feature: Mduduzi Mndebele
• March 27 - #FollowFriday Staff Feature: Thabang Tshabalala
• March 25 - Distance Learning Resources
• March 20 - #FollowFriday Staff Feature: Virginia Mbengeni
• February 28 - #FollowFriday Staff Feature: Brenda Mohale
• February 22 - Teacher reflection on our C Delta course
• February 21 - #FollowFriday Staff Feature: Ambesiwe Madolwana
• February 14 - Our #FollowFriday staff Feature: Sibongile Jonas
• February 7 - #FollowFriday Staff Feature: Phindile Mavundla
• February 4 - How to make a card or poster using PowerPoint
• January 31 - #FollowFriday staff Feature: Hlengiwe Mfeka 
• January 29 - Siyavula- Get your groove on with Maths & Science!
• January 24 - Meet our Executive Director: Omashani Naidoo
• January 24 - International Day of Education – Celebrating the Power of Education
• January 17 - #FollowFriday staff Feature: Quintres Sefala
• January 16 - This is what dedication looks like

2019

• September 19 - Community Support for Amathole Teacher Futures School
• September 19 - Commonwealth of Learning Teacher Futures: Success Stories from Amathole
• August 16 - Agnes Rasesemola – Spreading the reach of the SchoolNet Digital Learning Conference
• August 14 - ISPA SuperTeacher Finalists recognized for outstanding uses of technology to enhance education
• August 9 - Commonwealth of Learning Teacher Futures – Success story from the Eastern Cape
• July 26 - Are your learners ready for the Programming Olympiad?
• July 5 - Access the resources for the SchoolNet SA 2019 Digital Learning Conference
• July 4 - SchoolNet SA Digital Learning Conference a great success
• May 30 - Try out Minecraft: Education Edition for Game-Based Learning
• May 20 - Register for the SchoolNet SA Digital Learning Conference
• April 30 - SchoolNet appoints Omashani Naidoo its new Executive Director
• April 30 - Omshani Naidoo is SchoolNet SA’s new Executive Director
• April 26 - Calling all potential ISPA SuperTeachers
• April 5 - Professional Development and Support for New Nation School
• April 1 - Could one of your learners be the next Microsoft Office Champion?
• March 25 - A new computer lab – Lessons from New Nation School
• March 20 - New Nation Teachers master some digital tools
• March 19 - Kim Ranwell does the Eastern Cape proud in Technology-Enhanced Teaching National Teaching Awards
• March 18 - Microsoft and HP present Teaching Teachers workshops in Gauteng
• March 18 - Tshegofatso Matjila of North West places second in NTA Technology-Enhanced Education category
• March 15 - Congratulations to Linford Molaodi of Limpopo – NTA Technology-Enhanced Teaching Winner
• February 22 - Excellence Celebrated at 19th National Teaching Awards
• February 18 - Celebrating Excellence at the 19th National Teaching Awards
• February 5 - Check your security status this Safer Internet Day
• February 4 - Register for the SchoolNet SA – Digital Learning Conference
• January 20 - Searching for Computational Thinking Talent
• January 16 - Wanted – A New Executive Director for SchoolNet SA

2018

• December 20 - 2019 SchoolNet SA Conference will take place in NorthWest
• December 18 - Make your swipes count – with a My School card
• December 10 - MIE Exerts – Have you completed the missions to attend the Global E2 in Paris?
• December 3 - SchoolNet SA
• November 30 - Telkom Connected Schools complete the Hour of Code
• November 29 - Telkom Connected Schools complete an Hour of Code
• November 9 - SchoolNet nominated for UNESCO ICT in Education Prize
• November 9 - SchoolNet nominated for UNESCO ICT in Education Prize
• November 6 - Intel’s ‘She Will Connect’ reaches five million women across Africa
• November 6 - Professional Development for KwaZulu-Natal Subject Advisors
• November 1 - Memorable professional development for KZN Subject Advisors
• October 26 - Intel’s ‘She Will Connect’ Program reaches 5 million African Women
• October 26 - Professional development in digital education leadership opportunity
• October 26 - Change Leadership for New Nation School Leaders
• October 25 - Digital Education Leadership Training Opportunity
• October 24 - Tshwane West interns boost their digital skills
• October 13 - Calling all MIEExperts – earn a place at Global E2 in Paris
• October 9 - Tshwane West Interns boost their technical support skills
• October 3 - Professional Development for KZN Subject Advisors
• October 3 - South African Computer Programming Olympiad winners recognised
• October 2 - Mpumalanga teachers learn skills to run coding lessons
• October 1 - South African learners compete at international coding olympiad in Japan
• September 28 - KZN Subject Advisors master skills for using Tablets in the Classroom
• September 18 - Earn your place at Global E2 2019 – Paris by completing these missions
• September 17 - UNESCO Prize for ICT in Education – open for applications
• September 14 - iEARN Learning Circles Registration Open!
• September 13 - YouthSpark workshops for KZN Focus Schools
• September 13 - Commonwealth of Learning Teacher Futures programme for Fort Hare
• September 6 - Commonweath of Learning Teacher Futures kicks off in Alice
• September 6 - YouthSpark Professional Development for KZN Focus Schools
• September 5 - YouthSpark training hits Cape Town
• September 4 - 365Edu Events heading for Durban and Cape Town
• August 28 - 365Edu Events – Coming to Durban and Cape Town
• August 22 - eSwatini teachers being equipped with 21st Century Skills
• August 22 - eSwatini holds it first 21st Century Educators’ Conference
• August 20 - Sustainable Development Goals – using digital tools to reach and teach them
• August 9 - Help girls to #MakeWhatsNext this Women’s Day
• August 7 - YouthSpark Basic Coding Workshops for Cape Town and Nkangala teachers
• August 3 - Cape Town Teachers – learn coding basics to share with your learners
• August 2 - Calling Mpumalanga teachers who want to learn coding
• August 1 - Matthew Hains – a candidate for the Global Teacher Prize
• July 27 - Access free productivity tool training from ThintiMillion
• July 24 - Elfas Mcloud – Bringing hope to Africa through digital access
• July 20 - How do you measure up against the Framework for Digital Learning?
• July 16 - Step up to Computer Science – Tips for teachers
• July 13 - Step Ahead Primary steps up their teachers’ coding skills
• July 12 - Coding gets creative: Use Touch Develop to create apps and games
• July 11 - KwaZulu-Natal Subject Advisors learn about integrating digital tools
• July 5 - ICT Skills for Teachers – Tip sheets updated
• July 3 - Computer Science Intro for Gauteng Telkom Connected Schools
• July 2 - NTA Winners attend Innovation Leadership ICTs in Education Conference
• June 29 - Getting KwaNdengezi Teachers Coding
• June 28 - Facebook posts that help spread your message
• June 27 - Building Communities with a Facebook page
• June 25 - Professional Development Framework for Digital Learning
• June 25 - Professional Development Framework for Digital Learning published
• June 18 - Eastern Cape teachers build their digital skills
• June 6 - Building Digital Skills among displaced teachers in the Eastern Cape
• June 1 - CuriosITy Workshops get Grade 11 Girls using Digital Tools
• May 29 - KZN Subject Advisors master Using Tablets in the Classroom
• May 15 - SchoolNet SA in the news
• May 14 - SchoolNet SA in the News
• May 14 - KZN Subject Advisors get to grips with Using Digital Resources
• May 11 - Get involved in the – My World 360 Degree Global VR Project
• May 7 - Using Kodu in the Classroom – Watch the Microsoft Virtual Academy and try the tool
• May 3 - Physical Computing in the Classroom – watch our Virtual Academy and give it a try
• April 25 - Get your learners involved in an international collaborative project
• April 23 - Integration of digital tools in KwaNdgenezi lessons
• April 20 - Nozipho Mvubu – an exemplary Grade R teacher at Bhongo Primary
• April 20 - Calling Grade 11 Girls with a passion for IT
• April 19 - South Africa’s reading crisis – time for a digital and playful solution?
• April 12 - Register with a Microsoft account on the Microsoft Educator Community
• April 5 - Youth can build digital skills – for free
• March 30 - KwaNdengazi Teachers being supported by Rotary Pinetown
• March 14 - TechnoGranny uses Skype to create a Classroom in the Sky
• March 8 - Port Elizabeth Telkom Connected Schools Teachers show how they are using digital tools
• March 8 - Mr Nicholas Matshele – a principal who leads by example
• March 5 - Spotlight on NM Tsuene Secondary School
• February 26 - DigiGirlz get a taste of technology
• February 19 - Top teachers recognized for enhancing teaching and learning using technology
• February 16 - Celebrate Digital Learning Day by joining our professional learning communities
• February 14 - Looking forward to the National Teachers Awards
• February 12 - Professional development for KwaNdengezi Teachers in Using Digital Resources
• February 10 - The 18th National Teachers’ Awards- Celebrating our torchbearers of light and hope…
• February 6 - Happy Safer Internet Day
• February 6 - Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts heading for E2 Singapore
• February 1 - Water is Life – Collaborate on a global problem
• February 1 - School Libraries in the Digital Age
• January 29 - Create a short film with your interpretation of “In Another’s Shoes”
• January 12 - South African Educators – join the #ZAedu ’12 Days of Twitter’ Challenge and a Twitter chat!
• January 11 - Try using some of these digital assessment tools with your class this year
• January 8 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #136
• January 5 - National Senior Certificate Schools Report
• January 4 - Seven ways to share links in a classroom or during a presentation or workshop
• January 3 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #125

2017

• December 29 - 10 tips to get you started with OneNote in 2018
• December 27 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #135
• December 22 - AudioNote – a great cross-platform application for taking audio notes
• December 19 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #124
• December 15 - It seems there might still a way to get Windows Movie Maker on to your Windows 10 computer…
• December 11 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #134
• December 9 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #123
• December 8 - Webinar recording and presentation download link for ‘Putting your story on the map with Google Tourbuilder’ by Linda Foulkes.
• December 8 - The BCX Disrupt Summit brings inspiration to Johannesburg
• December 7 - I Am Science – a new free Science app offering great opportunities for high school girls in disadvantaged areas
• December 6 - The Story of a Successful School…
• December 5 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #133
• December 5 - Lesotho gets Skyping
• December 4 - A visit to the Cape of Good Hope and the SchoolNet ICT in the Classroom Conference – by Peter Rafferty
• December 1 - Get your learners involved in the Hour of Code
• December 1 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #122
• November 28 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #132
• November 27 - SchoolNet free webinar ‘ Putting your story on the map with Google Tour Builder’ presented by Linda Foulkes on Thurs 30th November at 3:15pm
• November 27 - The SchoolNet 2017 ICT in the Classroom Conference – a handy list of links…
• November 25 - The SchoolNet 2017 ICT in the Classroom Conference – a handy list of links…
• November 24 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #121
• November 20 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #131
• November 17 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #120
• November 17 - Tech Talk – by Justin Harper, MIEExpert and IT Manager at SAHETI School, a Microsoft Showcase School in Johannesburg
• November 14 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #130
• November 10 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #119
• November 8 - Deputy Minister defines national plans for digital learning at the SchoolNet ICT in the Classroom Conference
• November 7 - Screencasting with Screencast-o-Matic – a superb tool for making classroom videos
• November 7 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #129
• November 3 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #118
• November 2 - Do you know about the free Freemake Video Downloader and the Freemake Video Converter software?
• October 30 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #128
• October 30 - Deputy Minister defines national plans for digital learning at the SchoolNet ICT in the Classroom Conference
• October 30 - ICT in the Classroom Conference – three days of learning, networking and sharing
• October 29 - Join the 2017 online Global Education Conference in November – think about offering a presentation
• October 29 - Think about joining an iEARN global, collaborative project…
• October 29 - SchoolNet to train KZN ELITS Officials on the Digital Library Course
• October 29 - Teacher Spotlight: Violet Ramokoni Shadung from Ruabohlale Secondary School
• October 28 - Webinar recording and presentation download link for ‘We can code it’ by Nomusa Keninda
• October 27 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #117
• October 26 - Great, free 10 minute, online, spelling initiative in South Africa on Friday 27th October for primary and secondary learners – consider taking part…
• October 24 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #127
• October 24 - SchoolNet free webinar ‘ Introduction to Scratch and Coding Events’ presented by Nomusa Kinenda on Thurs 24 October at 3:15pm
• October 20 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #116
• October 19 - Did you know about these six things you can do to a PDF file?
• October 18 - SchoolNet’s 20th Anniversary was celebrated at the SchoolNet conference – and what a celebration it was!
• October 17 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #126
• October 15 - Free 365Edu Summit in Johannesburg 28-29th October 2017 at Brescia House School
• October 13 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #115
• October 10 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #125
• October 9 - Standing Room Only @SchoolNetSA 2017 Conference
• October 9 - Standing Room Only @SchoolNetSA 2017 Conference – by Janet Thomson
• October 9 - Free 365Edu Summit in Johannesburg 28-29th October 2017 at Brescia House School
• October 6 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #114
• October 2 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #124
• September 29 - Webinar recording and presentation download link ‘Digital storytelling as a means to encourage students to write’ by Fiona Beal
• September 29 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #123
• September 29 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #113
• September 27 - Schoolnet free webinar ‘Digital storytelling as a means to encourage students to write’ presented by Fiona Beal on Thurs 28th Sept at 3:15pm
• September 27 - We are excited about our international keynote speakers who will be presenting at the SchoolNet ICT in the Classroom Conference
• September 22 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #112
• September 20 - Create a classroom blog and get your learners posting via email…
• September 20 - Update on Telkom’s R200 million Investment in Education
• September 19 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #122
• September 15 - #111 Useful Google in Education posts this week
• September 12 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #121
• September 11 - Webinar recording and presentation download link ‘Explore the Chekhov app for online writing’ by MIEExpert Phuti Ragaphala’
• September 11 - Participate in the online Global Collaboration Day on 21st September…and more
• September 8 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #120
• September 7 - Useful Google in Education links this week #110
• August 31 - Sarietjie Musgrave to speak at SchoolNet SA conference on “Anywhere, Anytime Learning”
• August 31 - Great offers available for the SchoolNet SA conference 5-7 October 2017
• August 31 - Great offers available for the SchoolNet SA conference 5-7 October 2017
• August 31 - Useful Google in Education links this week #109
• August 31 - Sarietjie Musgrave to speak at SchoolNet SA conference on “Anywhere, Anytime Learning”
• August 30 - Hlengiwe Mfeka inspired at the Woman’s Day ‘Dare to be Red’ breakfast in Pietermaritzburg
• August 29 - SchoolNet free webinar ‘Explore the Chekhov app for online writing’ by MIEExpert Phuti Ragaphala on 31 August at 3:15pm
• August 29 - A report back on the Google Educator Group (GEG) meeting at Grove Primary in August
• August 28 - How to add a folder of photos to a Google presentation QUICKLY…using the DriveSlides extension
• August 28 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #119
• August 25 - Useful Google in Education links this week #108
• August 25 - (GEG) Google Educator Group meeting in Cape Town on Sat 26th August 9-11 am. All welcome…
• August 24 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #118
• August 22 - Come and hear the Minecraft:Education Edition Guru, Stephen Reid, keynoting and presenting at the SchoolNet Conference
• August 21 - Useful Google in Education links this week #107
• August 19 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #117
• August 18 - Useful Google in Education links this week #106
• August 18 - Register for the SchoolNet SA ICT in the Classroom conference before 31 August 2017 – and pay the early bird fee
• August 18 - Ollie Bray from Scotland confirmed as keynote presenter for the SchoolNet SA ICT in the classsroom’ conference 5-7 October
• August 18 - Ollie Bray from Scotland confirmed as keynote presenter for the SchoolNet SA ICT in the classroom conference 5-7 October
• August 18 - Register for the SchoolNet SA ICT in the Classroom conference before 31 August 2017 – and pay the early bird fee
• August 18 - Stephen Reid confirmed as keynote presenter for the SchoolNet SA conference
• August 16 - Ideas for using Canva in your classroom this term…
• August 14 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #116
• August 10 - Peter Rafferty confirmed as keynote presenter for the SchoolNet SA ICT in the Classsroom conference 5-7 October
• August 10 - Peter Rafferty confirmed as keynote presenter for the SchoolNet SA ICT in the classsroom’ conference 5-7 October
• August 4 - Useful Google in Education links this week #105
• August 2 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #115
• August 1 - Register for the SchoolNet SA ICT in the Classroom conference before 31 August 2017 – and pay the early bird fee
• July 31 - Stephen Reid confirmed as keynote presenter for the SchoolNet SA conference 5-7 October
• July 29 - SchoolNet webinar recording and downloadable presentation link ‘Trending in I.T. – Reflections from ISTE’ by Tracy Heath
• July 29 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #114
• July 29 - Eversdal Primary School – a Microsoft Showcase School where OneNote rules!
• July 27 - Useful Google in Education links this week #104
• July 26 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #113
• July 25 - Six Microsoft in the classroom ideas to try out this term…
• July 25 - SchoolNet free webinar ‘Trending in IT’ by MIEExpert Tracy Heath on 27 July at 3:15pm
• July 19 - Minecraft: Education Edition – The #SmallSouthAfrica #Minecraftedu map created by Stephen Reid is finished
• July 18 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #112
• July 17 - MIEExpert Spotlight #29: Moses Sello Sehoole from Limpopo – Using Microsoft resources as a school principal
• July 13 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #111
• July 12 - Apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert – applications close 15 July 2017
• July 12 - Apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert – applications close 15 July 2017
• July 11 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #111
• July 9 - MIEExpert Spotlight #28: Charmaine Roynon from Cape Town talks about coding and growing great teachers
• July 7 - Useful Google in Education links this week #103
• July 6 - Gerald Plaatjies – passionate about using Microsoft Office in the classroom
• July 3 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #110
• June 29 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #109
• June 29 - SchoolNet webinar recording and downloadable presentation link ‘Coding – it’s not scary- it’s easy and it’s free…’ by Charmaine Roynon
• June 29 - Education Exchange (E2) Africa brings Innovative Teachers together
• June 28 - Have you registered for SchoolNet’s ICT in the Classroom Conference in October?
• June 28 - MIEExpert Amandla Vinjwa advocates upskilling yourself on the Microsoft Educator Community
• June 28 - Youth Spark ignites an interest in careers in IT around the country
• June 28 - Apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert – applications close 15 July 2017
• June 23 - Useful Google in Education links this week #102
• June 22 - Margaret Tracy from Hillcrest High School reflects on the recent Microsoft E2 Africa Forum #Makewhatsnext in Johannesburg
• June 22 - SchoolNet free webinar ‘Coding – it’s not scary- it’s easy and it’s free…’ by MIEExpert Charmaine Roynon on 27 June at 3:30pm
• June 22 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #108
• June 21 - Grade 10-11 learners are invited to join Microsoft for the free YouthSpark Live Event at Brescia House School this week – on 23rd and 24th June
• June 19 - ‘Grade 7 E-Day June 2017’ A really inspiring post from Anthony Peters from Parklands College
• June 16 - Useful Google In Education posts this week #102
• June 16 - Using Minecraft: Education Edition as a tool to demonstrate the solution in a problem-based learning activity
• June 15 - Breaking news! SchoolNet Conference announced: 5-7 October 2017 at Brescia House in Johannesburg
• June 15 - Mahala launched – all students in South Africa get Microsoft Office for FREE!
• June 15 - Creating a Climate for Change in South African Schools
• June 15 - Teacher Professional Development kicks off in the Telkom Connected Schools Project in Ga-Rankuwa
• June 14 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #107
• June 14 - Did you know that the Hack the Classroom event is back? Have you registered?
• June 8 - MIEExpert Spotlight #27: Gizelle Simpson from Malmesbury in South Africa talks about her experiences at the recent Microsoft E2 Africa Forum in Johannesburg
• June 5 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #106
• June 1 - Breaking news! SchoolNet Conference announced for 5-7 October 2017 in Johannesburg
• May 31 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #105
• May 26 - Mahala launched – all students in South Africa get Microsoft Office for FREE!
• May 26 - CuriosITy Dinner – an opportunity to share a passion for IT
• May 25 - The Class Hack contest and the Hack the Classroom Event are coming up…join in
• May 25 - Great news! Claim your SACE Continuing Professional Development Points for badges you’ve earned on the Microsoft Educator Community
• May 24 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #104
• May 23 - Teachers – want to attend free Minecraft: Education Edition training? Note these opportunities in Joburg (31st May) and Cape Town (2nd June)
• May 19 - Useful Google in Education links this week #101
• May 17 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #103
• May 14 - ‘From teacher to certified Minecraft: Education Edition trainer in South Africa’ – a guest post featuring Dominique Cave
• May 13 - Do you know about Mahala.ms? Free Office with 1TB space for your learners in South Africa – from Microsoft and 2Enable
• May 12 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #100
• May 12 - SchoolNet webinar recording and presentation link ‘A Roadmap for Teacher Professional Development’ by Ronelle Klinck
• May 12 - How to Trim and Clip an online YouTube video using YouTube Editor
• May 9 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #102
• May 9 - SchoolNet free webinar ‘A Roadmap for Teacher Professional Development’ by Ronelle Klinck on Thurs 11th May at 3:30pm
• May 6 - ‘Sharing our Stories: Finding your People – how the #ZAedu hashtag was born!’ A guest post from Monique Franzen
• May 5 - Get started with Lesson planning in Minecraft:Education Edition
• May 5 - Why not enter the May 2017 Global Virtual Classroom Mini Web Design Contest for K-12 Classes using Google sites…hurry!
• May 3 - How to introduce yourself on Microsoft Sway and add your Sway to your profile on the Microsoft Educator Community
• May 1 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #101
• April 30 - Minecraft Education Edition: Terminology and Tips for Educators
• April 29 - South African teachers – we encourage you to enter the 2017 #ISPAsuperteachers competition
• April 28 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #99
• April 26 - It’s not too late to register your learners for the free Applications Olympiad in South Africa…
• April 25 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #100
• April 23 - A 21st Century Innovative Teacher’s Club is formed in Queenstown and Butterworth to bridge the digital divide using Microsoft applications
• April 19 - ‘Report back on the E2 Education Exchange – Toronto’ by Megan Rademeyer from SchoolNet
• April 19 - The South African Department of Basic Education and Sun International partner to enhance the teaching of Hospitality Studies
• April 19 - Minecraft: Education Edition – ideas from the Dubai Minecraft Training Partner Summit
• April 19 - Intel and the Department of Education provides professional development for Principals in ZF Mgcawu District
• April 19 - Complete this 5-minute online survey and stand a chance to win a signed copy of the book ‘Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools”
• April 19 - Microsoft is excited to announce the availability of Minecraft: Education Edition in South Africa!
• April 18 - Minecraft: Education Edition – ideas from the Dubai Minecraft Training Partner Summit
• April 18 - MIEExpert Spotlight #26: Neliswa Zini from Queenstown in South Africa talks about her ICT in the classroom journey
• April 17 - On demand learning through the Microsoft Virtual Academy – with Megan Rademeyer
• April 17 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #99
• April 16 - ‘Report back on the E2 Education Exchange – Toronto’ by Megan Rademeyer from SchoolNet
• April 15 - Why not register for the free, online Global Conference Network’s Library 2017 Mini-Conference: DIGITAL LITERACY & FAKE NEWS
• April 14 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #98
• April 13 - Introducing Minecraft: Education Edition – what it is and why you should think about using it in your classroom
• April 12 - A useful infographic showing learner-centred instructional methods
• April 11 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #98
• April 7 - Learning advanced skills through PowerPoint by #MIEExpert, Matthew Hains
• April 6 - Applications Olympiad: Introduction of a second round
• April 6 - Free Microsoft webinar ‘Microsoft Classroom’ by Megan Rademeyer and Justin Harper on Thurs 6th April 3:30pm – includes recording link
• April 3 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #97
• March 31 - Congratulations to the 17th Annual National Teachers Awards Finalists and Winners
• March 31 - Congratulations to the 17th Annual National Teachers Awards Finalists and Winners
• March 30 - MIEExpert Spotlight #25: Matthew Hains from South Africa reports back on his recent Microsoft E2 Exchange experience in Toronto, Canada
• March 28 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #96
• March 28 - MIEExpert Spotlight #24: Amandla Vinjwa from South Africa reports back on his recent Microsoft E2 experience in Toronto, Canada
• March 26 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #97
• March 22 - Meet the five South African MIEExpert Educators attending the Microsoft E2 Education Exchange in Toronto
• March 20 - Why not host a digital streaming party for the upcoming Global Exchange E2 live event from Toronto on Wednesday 22nd March?
• March 20 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #95
• March 16 - View the recording of the free Microsoft webinar ‘Minecraft: Education Edition’ presented by Megan Rademeyer and Angela Schaerer on Weds 15th March
• March 15 - SchoolNet and DRDAR’s work together to assist in the Clean-up of Bethania Secondary School
• March 13 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #94
• March 10 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #96
• March 9 - A tribute to Nomty Gaba who passed away on 9th March 2017
• March 9 - Educator Spotlight #5: Ms Noxolo Buyeye – the profile of an “early adopter”
• March 7 - MIEExpert Spotlight #23: Tracy Heath enjoys using OneNote at Brescia House
• March 6 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #93
• March 4 - Teachers take your learners to see the inspirational film Hidden Figures. Details in this post…
• March 3 - School Transformation Survey – How does your school measure up?
• March 3 - Minecraft: Education Edition launches in three free sessions for South African teachers next week – an invitation to attend
• February 28 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #92
• February 28 - The first of the three Google in Education Summits in SA takes place in Cape Town in April
• February 28 - Would your public school like to be involved in this Level Up Village – SchoolNet South Africa Global Partnership? Apply before 10 March 2017
• February 27 - SchoolNet and DRDAR’s work together to assist in the Clean-up of Bethania Secondary School
• February 27 - Would your public school like to be involved in this Level Up Village – SchoolNet South Africa Global Partnership? Apply before 10 March 2017
• February 27 - School Transformation Survey – How does your school measure up?
• February 24 - Tools to build the Reading Brain using Microsoft Word #1: Finding and using the clues to create a mindmap (by Peter de Lisle)
• February 24 - SchoolNet webinar recording ”The Magic of Mystery Skype’ by Allan Hart
• February 23 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #95
• February 21 - SchoolNet free webinar ‘Using Skype in the classroom’ by Allan Hart on Thurs 23 February at 3:30pm
• February 19 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #91
• February 17 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #94
• February 17 - MIEExpert Spotlight #22: Judi Francisco: Microsoft tools, blended learning and critical thinking
• February 13 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #90
• February 10 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #93
• February 9 - Do you know about Microsoft’s Digital civility pledge to help create a safer, more civil Internet?
• February 8 - Three EdTechTeam South Africa Summits featuring Google in Education this year – which one will you attend?
• February 7 - Educator Spotlight #5: Mr J.E Khumalo from Habeni Primary School
• February 6 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #89
• February 6 - Educator Spotlight #4: Erika Esterhuizen – Have you discovered SharePoint?
• February 3 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #92
• February 2 - Did you do the Hour of Code? It is still available
• February 1 - Two Skype activities to try out this month – Mystery Skype and World Read Aloud Day
• January 31 - ‘Grade 7 Orientation 2017’ by @apeters522 from Parklands College
• January 30 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #88
• January 30 - Microsoft MIEExperts bound for Canada in March
• January 29 - Microsoft MIEExperts bound for Canada
• January 29 - Intel USO Master Training Mpumalanga, Free State and Gauteng
• January 29 - A report back on the Education Fast Forward 2018 debate in London
• January 27 - SchoolNet webinar recording ”Managing the Connected 21st Century learner with OneNote Class Notebook’ by Freddy Chireka
• January 27 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #91
• January 26 - Measure innovative teaching and learning at your school with the School Transformation Survey
• January 23 - SchoolNet webinar ‘Managing the Connected 21st Century learner with OneNote Class Notebook’ by Freddy Chireka
• January 23 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #87
• January 20 - MIEExpert Spotlight #21: Fiona Beal: Try OneNote, Office Mix and Sway – your classes will love using them
• January 19 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #90
• January 17 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #86
• January 13 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #89
• January 13 - Why not register for the Open Education Global Conference in Cape Town this year?
• January 12 - MIEExpert Spotlight #20: Freddy Chireka: Explore OneNote and OneNote Class Creator
• January 11 - 10 great ways for teachers to use Microsoft OneNote
• January 9 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #85
• January 6 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #88
• January 4 - Teachers plan for 2017 using OneNote Online – keep everything well-organised and accessible on any device
• January 3 - Useful Microsoft in education posts this week #84

2016

• December 30 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #87
• December 29 - Create a selfie poem on your first day back at school using PowerPoint, a selfie stick and a camera!
• December 28 - Let your students add audio and sound to their e-book projects and upload them to the Office Mix website
• December 27 - How to use Office Mix in Foundation Phase for Literacy lessons – as inspired by Chamelle de Silva from Christel House
• December 26 - Useful Microsoft in education posts this week #83
• December 23 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #86
• December 19 - Useful Microsoft in education posts this week #82
• December 16 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #85
• December 13 - Create an e-book project for your class using PowerPoint
• December 12 - Useful Microsoft in education posts this week #81
• December 9 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #84
• December 7 - Free Microsoft webinar ‘Getting Started with Office 365’ by Megan Rademeyer and Michael Mullany on Weds 7th December 3:30pm
• December 5 - Get your Foundation Phase learners participating in the #HourofCode during December – they will love it!
• December 5 - Useful Microsoft in education posts this week #80
• December 2 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #83
• November 30 - MIEExpert Spotlight #19: Nosithembele Gcobo ‘Integrating ICT in teaching and learning in rural contexts’
• November 28 - Useful Microsoft in education posts this week #79
• November 25 - Are you up to the challenge of the Hour of Code™? It is as simple as this…
• November 25 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #82
• November 24 - Webinar recording ‘ABC learning – create spelling videos using PowerPoint’ with Mochudu Machaba
• November 22 - Why not tune in to our free SchoolNet webinar on Thurs 3.30pm – ‘ABC learning’ with Mochudu Machaba
• November 21 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #78
• November 18 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #81
• November 18 - Don’t just collect data – ask it a question (Using Excel Forms and Pivot Tables to conduct a meaningful survey)
• November 17 - Attention SA teachers! Would you like your class to skype with Zoaib Hoosen, MD of Microsoft in the annual Skypeathon? Read on…
• November 16 - Wednesday 16th November – FINAL DAY programme for the online Global Education Conference
• November 15 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #77
• November 15 - Tuesday 15th November – Day 2 programme for the online Global Education Conference
• November 14 - Teachers – join Microsoft for Skype-a-Thon 2016 on 29th and 30th November
• November 13 - Sunday 13th November – Day 1 programme for the online Global Education Conference
• November 11 - Useful Google in education posts this week #80
• November 8 - Technology Use in the Classroom = A Massive Opportunity for Language Gains
• November 6 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #76
• November 5 - Check our stunning 2017 SchoolNet brochure!
• November 4 - Google in Education posts this week #79
• November 4 - Webinar recording ‘Tech-ing Additional Languages (using iPads)’ by Bronwyn Desjardins
• November 3 - Make a Snakes and Ladders educational board game using Microsoft Word
• November 2 - MIEExpert Spotlight #18: Keshma Patel and Judi Francisco feature in Ex Frontiers’ SABC3 television documentary on the use of ICT in the classroom
• November 1 - MIEExpert Spotlight #17: Peter De Lisle shares on ‘Using OneNote to teach the 16 Habits’
• October 31 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #75
• October 31 -  Technology use in the Classroom – A Massive Opportunity for Language Gains
• October 31 - SchoolNet SA facilitators visit 42 schools involved in the Microsoft and Western Cape School Improvement Project
• October 31 - Reflections on the Reading Association of South Africa (RASA) Conference
• October 31 - An Invitation to a SchoolNet webinar ‘Tech-ing Additional Languages’ on Thursday 3 Nov. at 3:30pm
• October 30 - Why not tune in to our free SchoolNet webinar on Thurs 3.30pm – ‘Tech-ing Additional Languages’ with Bronwyn Desjardins
• October 28 - Educator Spotlight #3: Setshaba Mobe – The Magic of PowerPoint
• October 27 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #78
• October 25 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #74
• October 24 - Tips for Foundation Phase reading lessons using a Windows 10 tablet offline – as inspired by the IkhweziLesizwe Foundation Phase teachers
• October 21 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #77
• October 19 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #73
• October 14 - Ideas for using the Microsoft Paint app on a Windows tablet in Foundation Phase lessons
• October 14 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #76
• October 12 - Africa Code Week coming up (15th October – 23rd October) Invitation to register
• October 12 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #72
• October 10 - Apply to be part of the Microsoft Schools Program in South Africa – closing date Friday 28 October
• October 7 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #75
• October 5 - Educator Spotlight #2: Sarietjie Musgrave – Peer Coaching for Staff Development
• October 4 - Useful Microsoft posts this week #71
• October 3 - Internet.org by Facebook and Free Basics in South Africa – offered by Cell C
• September 30 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #74
• September 29 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #70
• September 27 - Apply to be part of the Microsoft Schools Programme in South Africa – closing date 28 October 2016
• September 27 - National Teachers Awards Winners attend EdTech Summit
• September 27 - Educator Spotlight #1: Adil Mungalee – Using Microsoft OneNote
• September 26 - Apply to be part of the Microsoft Schools Programme in South Africa by 28 October
• September 23 - Webinar recording ‘Beyond PowerPoint to online Apps’ by Mabore Lekalakala
• September 22 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #73
• September 20 - Why not tune in to our free September SchoolNet webinar on Thurs 3.30pm – ‘Beyond PowerPoint with Online Apps’
• September 19 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #69
• September 16 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #72
• September 16 - Invitation to a Google GEG event – THE AMAZING RACE Google Style – Fri 14th October 2:30pm Wynberg Girls School
• September 15 - Consider joining a Global Learning Circle – a great way to collaborate with other teachers and classes globally
• September 13 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #68
• September 12 - Hack the Classroom online live event in back! Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 7PM – 9PM SAST
• September 12 - 15 Sept 2016 – Last chance to apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert!
• September 9 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #71
• September 6 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #67
• September 2 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #70
• August 31 - 2016 ISPA SuperTeacher Finalists Announced
• August 30 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #66
• August 27 - Webinar recording ‘How to create a tour with Google Earth’by Judi Francisco & Keshma Patel
• August 26 - Register for the Google Summit at Dainfern College in Johannesburg on 2-3 September
• August 26 - Congratulations to the 2016/17 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts – and a final chance to get your name on the list
• August 26 - Learning Gains through Play Project Peer coaching programme takes off in KZN
• August 26 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #69
• August 26 - Telkom Foundation works with Eden Park IDOLS
• August 26 - SchoolNet webinar recording ‘How to create a tour with Google Earth’ by Judi Francisco & Keshma Patel
• August 25 - Congratulations to the 2016/17 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts – and a final chance to get your name on the list
• August 22 - Why not tune in to our next free August SchoolNet webinar – How to create a tour with Google Earth Thursday 25 Aug 3.30pm
• August 22 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts #65
• August 22 - Invitation to TeachMeet Dabble – Wednesday 21 September 2016 @ Brescia House School in Joburg
• August 19 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #68
• August 18 - Micklefield Primary holds a ‘Back to the Future’ Week – a guest post from Keshma Patel
• August 16 - Who Wasted Westing? (Part 2 of a Grade 7 literature project based on a novel from Anthony Peters of Parklands College)
• August 15 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #64
• August 12 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #67
• August 10 - Two EdTechTeam Summits in September in Joburg…don’t miss out!
• August 9 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts #63
• August 8 - Webinar recording and presentation ‘How to integrate Augmented Reality successfully in your classroom’
• August 5 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #66
• August 5 - ‘Let the game begin!’ An exciting Grade 7 literature project based on a novel – from Anthony Peters of Parklands College
• August 4 - Three South African students named Finalists in Google Science Fair 2016 Competition
• August 2 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #62
• August 1 - Apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert – applications close Friday 12 August 2016
• July 31 - Apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert – applications close Friday 12 August 2016
• July 31 -
• July 31 - Teacher in the Spotlight: Adil Mungalee
• July 29 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #65
• July 28 - Why not tune in to our August SchoolNet webinars – starting with ‘How to integrate Augmented Reality successfully in your Classroom’ on 4th August…
• July 25 - Useful Microsoft in education posts this week #61
• July 22 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #64
• July 20 - Wow! Free Gr 10-12 Maths and Science live lessons every afternoon from 2Enable.org, plus more…
• July 19 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #60
• July 18 - EduWeek16 part 2: Report back from SchoolNet on the Gamification in Education panel discussion
• July 15 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #63
• July 12 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #59
• July 11 - EduWeek16: a report back from Janet Thomson of SchoolNet – part 1
• July 8 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #62
• July 7 - Report on Eduweek2016 – Gaming in Education
• July 7 - The Programming Olympiad for schools in South Africa is around the corner…
• July 5 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #58
• July 4 - Useful Productivity Tool – free online PDF to WORD converter
• July 1 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #61
• June 30 - Learning Gains through Play project – Western Cape Showcase and Graduation 3 June 2016
• June 29 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #57
• June 27 - Look what is coming – EduWeek with SABC Education powered by Intel – 29th & 30th June in Joburg
• June 27 - Visit the ‘Gaming in Education Forum’ Thursday 30th June 13:35 – 14:15 at Eduweek
• June 24 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #60
• June 22 - Local Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts Hack the Classroom in Joburg…
• June 20 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #55
• June 16 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #59
• June 15 - Not going to ISTE? Participate from afar in these two ways…
• June 13 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #55
• June 10 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #58
• June 10 - Please join in the iEARN Virtual Media Festival on Friday June 17th 3pm (UTC+2…)
• June 9 - Keep your passwords safe using a reputable online Password Manager
• June 7 - A great way that Periscope, the free broadcasting app, can be used at a conference
• June 6 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #54
• June 3 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #57
• June 2 - Intel Education Team Volunteers in a rural school in the North West
• June 1 - MIEExpert Spotlight #16: Hawa Patel says that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn to code…
• May 31 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #53
• May 30 - Calling potential Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts – applications are open
• May 29 - Calling potential Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts – applications are open
• May 29 - Cape Winelands Education District Empowers District Personnel
• May 29 - The Telkom Foundation 36 schools project reaches a successful end
• May 27 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #56
• May 26 - CuriosiITy Dinner – Grade 11 girls network with IT professionals at Brescia House School
• May 25 - Global Youth Challenge on Climate Change- Get Involved!! And Win Your Way to COP22
• May 24 - Lesson idea: Get your class to write a ‘Choose your own adventure’ story…
• May 23 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #52
• May 21 - Useful Google in Education posts this week #55
• May 20 - Takeaways from the recent Thinking Schools Conference in Cape Town
• May 19 - MIEExpert Spotlight #15: Karen Stadler talks about her recent participation in a 24-hour global Skype marathon
• May 19 - Brescia House announces a free ‘Redefining Learning’ TeachMeet on 9th June. Please join in…
• May 18 - MIEExpert Spotlight #14: Chipa Maimela talks about the importance of ICT in taking science content to under-resourced schools
• May 17 - Five takeaways from a most enjoyable Cape Town Maths Day!
• May 16 - 4Africa Virtual Academy webinar #6: ‘Collaboration with OneNote Class Notebook’ on 19th May. Please join us
• May 16 - Congratulations to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (in Phoenix, Arizona) student achievers from South Africa
• May 15 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #51
• May 13 - Useful Google posts for teachers this week #54
• May 12 - ‘PCI Crime Scene Investigation.docx’ A great guest post from Anthony Peters from Parklands College
• May 11 - MIEExpert Spotlight #13: Mabore Lekalakala speaks on using the Microsoft Educator Community to access professional development
• May 9 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #50
• May 6 - Join an exciting free Maths Day this Saturday 14th May at Grove Primary, Cape Town
• May 6 - Useful Google posts for teachers this week #53
• May 5 - The three MIES that attended the Microsoft Global E2 Exchange in Budapest report back on their amazing experience
• May 5 - GEG West Coast invites you to a Google Educator Group event ‘Share, Show & Tell’ on Tues 26th May
• May 4 - Competition up for grabs – win an An iPad Pro and Apple Pencil. Why not enter?
• May 3 - Interested in digital storytelling? Join the global #Storymaker2016 tweetchat on Weds 4th May at 2-3pm
• May 2 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #49
• May 2 - Professional Development in Rwanda
• May 2 - Department of Correctional Services Intel Training resumed
• May 2 - Learning Gains through Play: Teaching with technology – the journey
• May 2 - A second report back from MIE Tracy Heath on the Microsoft E2 Educator Exchange that took place in Hungary in March 2016
• April 29 - Let’s look at the ‘Find a lesson’ option on the Microsoft Educator Community – why not join today?
• April 29 - Great Google posts for teachers this week #52
• April 28 - MIEExpert Spotlight #12: Mochudu Machaba from Limpopo talks about Teaching with Technology
• April 26 - Global Leadership week takes place this week online – why not join in?
• April 25 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #48
• April 22 - Teachers interested in technology integration in the classroom – please join the SA Edtech group…
• April 21 - Great Google posts for teachers this week #51
• April 20 - MIEExpert Spotlight #11: Kathryn Riva from Cape Town talks about her use of Sway & other applications for a classroom project
• April 18 - 4Africa Virtual Academy webinar #5: Free local Microsoft webinar on ‘Minecraft’ on Tuesday 19th April at 3pm (GMT+2). Please join us!
• April 18 - Reflections on the E2 Educator Exchange in Budapest, Hungary, by Keshma Patel, a MIEExpert from South Africa
• April 15 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #47
• April 14 - Earth Day Special: TFK Talks to Dr. Sylvia Earle! (Intel Engage webinar) 19th April
• April 14 - Global Education Teachers International Exchange Program – 5 Johannesburg teachers wanted…
• April 13 - Help the Brescia Microsoft Student Ambassadors promote a dinner to help promote girls finding a career in IT…
• April 13 - Great Google posts for teachers #50
• April 12 - ‘Learnings and Memories from the E2 Educator Exchange- Hack the Classroom, in Budapest, Hungary’ by Tracy Heath, a MIEExpert from South Africa
• April 11 - MIEExpert Spotlight #10: Bruce Eyles from Johannesburg talks about his use of Sway in the classroom
• April 8 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #46
• April 6 - A report back on the Microsoft Educator Exchange E2 event in Budapest from one of our South African MIEExperts Moses Sehoole
• April 5 - GlobalEd.TV presents free webinar: “Challenges and Strategies in Global Education” Thurs 7th April
• April 5 - Kenyatta University
• April 5 - 2015, December Intel Summit
• April 5 - 2016, February-Intel Master Training
• April 5 - Omashani at the IT News Africa Innovation Summit
• April 4 - Mpumalanga Microsoft Educator Community Networking Session well attended
• April 1 - Brescia House School hosts a party – IT Style
• March 31 - Great Google posts for teachers #49
• March 30 - Three South African teachers join 250 global teachers at the Microsoft E2 Teacher exchange in Budapest. Will it be you, next year?
• March 30 - Learning Gains through Play: KZN Midlands – Module 10 Looking Back
• March 30 - Three South African teachers join 250 global teachers at the Microsoft E2 Teacher exchange in Budapest. Will it be you, next year?
• March 30 - Why not join SchoolNet’s free membership program?
• March 29 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #45
• March 24 - Great Google posts for teachers this week #48
• March 23 - Why not explore Microsoft Math this Easter break?
• March 22 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #44
• March 18 - ‘South Africa Library Week’ – another great creative writing guest post from @apeters522 from Parklands College
• March 17 - MIEExpert Spotlight #9: Karen Stadler from Cape Town talks about her use of Skype in the classroom
• March 16 - Eight new stories from the African Storybook Project website
• March 15 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers #43
• March 14 - MIEExpert Spotlight #8: Linda Foulkes from Cape Town highly recommends using OneNote in the classroom
• March 9 - Great Google posts for teachers this week #47
• March 8 - Do more with Windows 10 in Education – a local webinar from Microsoft Johannesburg on Thurs 10th March 3pm (GMT+2)
• March 6 - Useful Microsoft posts #42
• March 6 - Telkom Supports Learners in Tshwane West
• March 4 - The 2016 iEARN Conference and Youth Summit in Pune India takes place from 3rd – 8th July 2016.
• March 4 - Great Google posts for teachers this week #46
• March 3 - Three local Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts heading for Microsoft Global Educator Exchange (E2) in Budapest in March
• March 3 - Register for the Microsoft 2 – Educator Exchange digital conference live streaming event Wed 9 March 10:00-13:00 (UTC +2)…
• March 2 - With the Easter holidays coming up in SA make sure your Grade 10-12 Mathematics learners are registered for the free Microsoft Math
• March 2 - Sharing the use of Microsoft tools in the classroom at local gatherings of teachers…
• February 29 - Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts heading for Microsoft Global Educator Exchange (E2)
• February 29 - Learning Gains through Play Project – Western Cape school visits
• February 29 - Intel hosts Master training for two courses on the Integration of Tablets in the Classroom
• February 29 - Join the EdTechTeam for the 2016 South Africa Summit featuring Google for Education – at Dainfern College in September…
• February 29 - Are you participating in the Eno Treelympics 2016?
• February 26 - Useful Microsoft posts #41
• February 25 - How teachers around South Africa are using Microsoft’s newer ICT tools in the classroom
• February 24 - MIEExpert Spotlight #7: ‘How I use Microsoft’s Office Mix to teach Mathematics’ – a guest post from Mabore Lekalakala, a MIEExpert from South Africa
• February 23 - Google Photos #2: The good, the bad and the ugly!
• February 23 - Google Photos #1: Introduction to the new Google Photos
• February 22 - Join the EdTechTeam for the 2016 South Africa Summit featuring Google for Education – at Dainfern College in September…
• February 22 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #40
• February 19 - MIEExpert Spotlight #6: Phuti Ragophala, Principal of Pula Madibogo Primary School in Limpopo shares on her use of Sway
• February 18 - Use PowerPoint online to display and even embed your students creative writing…
• February 18 - The Computer Olympiad’s talent search for 2016 has opened…
• February 18 - Great Google posts this week #45
• February 17 - Bring Computer Science to your school – a message from Vidcode…
• February 17 - Top achievers: meet the 2015 ISPA SuperTeacher Competition winners – 2016 competition launched!
• February 16 - Creating Sustainable Lives – A case study of youth in South Africa
• February 16 - Four Google cheat sheets – a great example of Hyperdocs in action
• February 15 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #39
• February 12 - MIEExpert Spotlight #5: Three MIEExpert teachers selected to attend The Microsoft Global E2 Teacher Exchange in Budapest in March…
• February 12 - DMGT Call for Proposals before Feb 29 – Pilot Intervention to Tackle School Drop-out
• February 11 - Great Google posts this week #44
• February 10 - 10 places to look for wonderful, free reading material for primary school students…
• February 10 - Microsoft Trainer Validation Workshops run in South Africa and Kenya
• February 9 - Adobe Youth Voices teachers in South Africa – would you like to grow a media project through a financial mini-grant?
• February 8 - Avatars #5: Use Bricapic.com for creating lego-like avatars
• February 8 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #38
• February 5 - MIEExpert Spotlight #4: Nosithembele Gcobo from Queenstown talks on using Sway and mobile devices in the classroom
• February 4 - Great Google in Education posts this week #43
• February 3 - Teachers, Brescia House invites you to a free party, IT style on 15th March! If you are in Joburg please register!
• February 2 - Local Microsoft webinar ‘Get Swaying! – Create Sways and use them in your classroom’: 4th Feb. 3pm
• February 1 - Microsoft Trainer Validation Workshops run in South Africa and Kenya
• February 1 - Report back on 12th Intel Education Summit:  Gaming in Education
• February 1 - Women benefit from Implementation of Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services Gender and ICT Strategy
• February 1 - Rate SchoolNet on SchoolAdvisor and be in line to win a trip to Mauritius!
• February 1 - ‘Should I upgrade to Windows 10? What are the pros and cons?’ A guest post from Charlie Wiggil MIEExpert from South Africa
• February 1 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #37
• January 29 - MIEExpert Spotlight #3: Keshma Patel – Project-based learning, 1:1 technology, student websites and Minecraft!
• January 29 - Great Google in Education posts this week #42
• January 29 - Did you do the Hour of Code? It is not too late
• January 28 - Video-making opportunities with Next Vista – why not get your students to enter?
• January 27 - Have you started your Grade 10-12 learners on the Microsoft Math portal yet?
• January 26 - Use Microsoft Word in a fun way with younger students
• January 25 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #36
• January 23 - Great Google posts this week #41
• January 22 - MIEExpert Spotlight #2: Brescia House School in Johannesburg sets a record with 16 teachers selected for the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert program in 2016
• January 21 - Avatars #4: Use BeFunky for cartoon-like avatars created from photos
• January 20 - Learning Tools for OneNote Customer Preview add-in launched making it easier to read and write…
• January 19 - A brief overview of the ‘Get Trained’ option in the new Microsoft Educator Community
• January 18 - Great Google posts this week #40
• January 15 - Rate us (SchoolNet) on SchoolAdvisor and be in line to win a trip to Mauritius!
• January 15 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #35
• January 14 - SchoolNet SA presents Learning Gains through Play project at an International Conference in Italy 12-13 November 2015
• January 14 - Development of Online B.Ed Arts and Science (B.Ed) Modules, Kenyatta University
• January 14 - The 2015 SchoolNet Annual Report
• January 14 - Take some time to join the new Microsoft Educator Community today!
• January 14 - Opportunity for teachers – iEARN Photography and Design Challenge 2016 (closing date 15th Jan)
• January 14 - Teachers, get started with Twitter – you’ll never look back!
• January 13 - SeeSaw – a great place for student driven portfolios. Why not get started today?
• January 12 - A global opportunity for a South African teacher interested in climate change
• January 11 - Have you discovered Microsoft’s Docs.com? Create documents, journal entries and collections with it…
• January 8 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #34
• January 8 - Great Google posts this week #39
• January 7 - ‘21st Century Learning Design’ free course now available on the Microsoft Educator Community
• January 6 - Teachers, you can’t afford to miss ‘Hack the Classroom’ – the largest digital event worldwide from Microsoft on 30th January 2016

2015

• December 31 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #33
• December 30 - Plan to encourage your Grade 10-12 maths students to register for the free Microsoft Math online revision program in 2016
• December 29 - Great Google posts this week #38
• December 28 - What is the right (Learning Management System) LMS for you and why would you use one?
• December 24 - Create a simple New Year greeting using Microsoft PowerPoint…
• December 24 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #32
• December 22 - How to open and view an emailed PDF document on a mobile device
• December 21 - The yearly Edublogs Awards – a recap. of the 2015 winners
• December 18 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #31
• December 17 - MIEExpert Spotlight for South Africa #1: Warren Sparrow talks about using OneNote, Sway and Office Mix in the classroom
• December 15 - Have you visited the new Microsoft Educator Community (MEC) recently?
• December 14 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #30
• December 11 - Get access to quality learning content 24/7 with Microsoft Math
• December 11 - Great Google posts this week #37
• December 10 - Avatars #3: Make a MeeWee on Weeworld
• December 9 - Vidcode & Girl Scouts of Greater New York have teamed up this Computer Science Education Week. Read about it…
• December 8 - Avatars #2 Lego Mini-Mizer
• December 7 - The 2015 Microsoft Global Skypeathon is over but what an achievement!
• December 4 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #29
• December 4 - Avatars #1: BuiLD YouR WiLD SeLF
• December 4 - Great Google posts this week #36
• December 3 - Five Masters Degree scholarships on offer in Brussels from the Commonwealth of Learning. Interested? Read more…
• December 2 - South African teachers please follow the Microsoft Global Skype-a-thon on Dec 3 and Dec 4 2015 – hashtag #skypathon
• December 2 - Create beautiful word cloud shapes using Tagxedo.com
• December 1 - Join the Global Education Network’s webinar on Thursday – the latest research in learning Science and why it matters to Maths teachers
• November 30 - Remind your Grade 10-12 Maths students to register for Microsoft Math – free, 24h and online!
• November 30 - Congratulations to the new Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts 2016 from South Africa – details below
• November 27 - Great Google posts this week #35
• November 27 - African Storybook project update – folktales your students will love
• November 27 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #28
• November 26 - Learning Gains through Play project – KZN Change Leadership workshop – A culture of Evaluation
• November 26 - Congratulations to the new Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts 2016 from South Africa – details below
• November 25 - Learning Gains through Play project – Module 8 Scavenger Hunt fun in KZN
• November 24 - Think about entering the 2016 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship for students between the ages of 13 and 22
• November 23 - Microsoft Snip – you need to try this! Snip, annotate, add voice and share!
• November 23 - Calling all Grade 6/7 teachers at public schools in SA – an opportunity to collaborate with Vietnam and Canada in Digital Storytelling. Interested?
• November 23 - 19 great Google posts this week #34
• November 20 - Five reasons why I love using Google Classroom
• November 20 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #27
• November 19 - Global Education Conference Day 4 – Final Day. Why not join in?
• November 18 - Today (18th Nov) is the online Global Education Conference Day 3
• November 18 - Have you tried using Microsoft’s OneDrive in your classroom? Free online storage and also a collaborative space…
• November 17 - The Global Education Conference Day 2 is here! Why not join in online?
• November 16 - The Global Education Conference Day 1 is here – join online for free!
• November 16 - Ideas on getting your students to contribute to Wikipedia…some great advantages!
• November 13 - Are your students registered for the free Microsoft Math online revision program?
• November 12 - 14 Great Google posts this week #33
• November 11 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #26
• November 10 - 4Africa Virtual Academy webinar #4: Flip your classroom with Office Mix – a local webinar from Microsoft Johannesburg on Thurs 3pm (GMT+2)
• November 9 - Do you know about the free Acapello App on iTunes? Musical students will love it!
• November 9 - What is the widely talked-about ‘Periscope app’ and why would you use it?
• November 6 - Animoto – a great video application for your classroom that offers a free education account
• November 5 - Office Lens – this amazing Microsoft portable scanning app is useful in the classroom…
• November 4 - An exciting TeachMeet in East London hosted by Stirling Primary School
• November 3 - Personalizing Learning With Google Apps and Chromebooks: Free webinar sponsored by Google in Education
• November 2 - 11 Great Google posts this week #32
• November 2 - Free local Microsoft webinar on ‘Office Mix’ Thursday 12th November at 3pm. Join us
• November 2 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #25
• November 1 - What made the difference? Great findings in the Learning Gains through Play project
• October 30 - Great news! Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert program applications date EXTENDED to 6 November. Read more…
• October 29 - SchoolNet's Operations Manager Selected for Intel® Education Visionaries Program
• October 29 - Get your Grade 10-12 Maths students registered on the free Microsoft Math online programme to practise for the upcoming exams
• October 28 - The NEW Microsoft Educator Community – all you need to know! Why not pay a visit…
• October 28 - Microsoft Virtual Academy 4Africa webinars for teachers…an update
• October 28 - The Eskom Expo for young scientists Awards Ceremony – why not participate next year?
• October 28 - How to create a video using Powerpoint as part of your application for the Microsoft Innovative Educator program
• October 27 - Apply for the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert program. Closing date EXTENDED to 6 November
• October 27 - Apply for the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert experience – 11 days to go! New closing date 6 November
• October 27 - Telkom Tomorrow starts today – join in the free workshop
• October 26 - ‘Relax-Onspan-Phumla’ GEG meetup at Wynberg Girls’ High School on Friday 30th October at 3pm. Join us!
• October 26 - SchoolNet’s Operations Manager Selected for Intel® Education Visionaries Program
• October 26 - Apply for the Microsoft Innovative educator Expert experience – five days to go! Closing date 6 November
• October 25 - Ten takeaways from the Google Summit held recently at Parklands College
• October 23 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #24
• October 22 - Ten takeaways from the EdTechTeam’s Google Summit in Cape Town 2015
• October 21 - Creative Writing #2: Get your classes signed up and start using Storybird
• October 20 - Creative Writing #1: Use Storybird.com to give your students an unforgettable, free, online writing experience
• October 19 - 11 great Google posts this week #31
• October 19 - Free Google Computational Thinking for Educators online course from now till December
• October 16 - Apply for the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert experience –two weeks to go! Closing date 30th October 2015
• October 15 - 4Africa Virtual Academy webinar #3: Free Microsoft Webinar today “Microsoft.com/education”.Find out about the new site!
• October 14 - Announcing The New Microsoft in Education Digital Experience!
• October 13 - The 21st Century Teacher – what does this term mean to you?
• October 13 - The Microsoft Educator Network is moving at the end of October!
• October 13 - Teaching with Technology: SACE accredited and excellent preparation for the MCE exam
• October 13 - SchoolNet and Microsoft present the National Core ICT Training Team workshop in Johannesburg 
• October 12 - Useful Microsoft in Education posts this week #23
• October 9 - Examples of Google Sites used for education purposes
• October 8 - Getting help when creating a Google Site
• October 7 - How to insert a YouTube video into a Google Slides presentation
• October 6 - Have you tried this free tool, Talktyper? Free speech to text dictation software in a browser
• October 5 - ‘Imagination and Literacy’: A Report on the RASA and PARFA 2015 Literacy Conference held in Cape Town in September
• October 2 - Useful Microsoft posts this week #22
• October 2 - The EdTechTeam’s iOS Summit takes place in Cape Town on October 8th. Have you registered?
• October 1 - Register for the upcoming EdTechTeam Summit featuring Google for Education in Cape Town in October
• September 30 - SchoolNet conducts professional development in the Eastern Cape on behalf of the Telkom Foundation
• September 29 - Learning Gains for Play project – KZN Teacher Professional Development Workshop on Mind mapping and a Gallery Walk
• September 28 - Great Google posts this week #30
• September 25 - Register your Grade 10-12 Maths students on Microsoft Math before the school holidays start
• September 25 - Useful Microsoft posts this week #21
• September 25 - Teaching with Technology: SACE accredited and excellent preparation for the Microsoft Certified Educator exam
• September 24 - SchoolNet and Microsoft facilitate the National Core ICT Training Team Workshop
• September 23 - Have you seen e-classroom’s new website, new interactive Maths and Science revision paper platform, and new App?
• September 22 - Blended learning classroom videos you’ll love watching…
• September 21 - Enter the Global Virtual Classroom website design contest – work in collaboration with two international classes on a project and design a Google site together – register before September 25th
• September 18 - Useful Microsoft posts this week #20
• September 18 - Teachers tell your classes about the Breakthrough Junior Challenge in Maths, Life Sciences or Physics – closing date is October 7th!
• September 18 - 10 Great Google Posts this week #29
• September 17 - African Storybook update – 91 books have been translated into French
• September 17 - Join the world’s largest lesson on September 28th – loads of resources provided
• September 16 - Can an individual start the change process towards embracing ICT at a school? Some ideas…
• September 15 - DBE National #ICT Core Training Team workshop underway at Microsoft in Johannesburg this week
• September 15 - Connected Educator Month Global Educator #CEOCT Global Kickoff on 1 October. Why not join in?
• September 14 - Tools to use when getting started with blended learning in your classroom
• September 11 - Useful Microsoft posts this week #19
• September 10 - Adobe Youth Voices Creative Educator Awards – Deadline Extended to September 18th
• September 10 - You’re invited VIRTUALLY to the fifth annual Google Science Fair on 21 September at Mountain View, California!
• September 9 - Edutopia and Pearson’s video series on global education profiles innovative school systems around the world
• September 8 - Conference highlights #17 ‘ICTs in Multigrade Classrooms’ and ‘Google Educator Groups’by Omashani Naidoo from SchoolNet
• September 7 - 4Africa Virtual Academy webinar #2: OneNote for Education
• September 7 - Digital storytelling #4: Where can I find free images and sound effects for digital storytelling?
• September 4 - 4Africa Virtual Academy webinar #1: Become a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert in South Africa – How to Apply
• September 3 - Great Google posts this week #28
• September 2 - SA Student excels @ Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship in Texas – a guest post by MIEExpert Linda Foulkes
• September 1 - Digital storytelling #3: Which tools can I use for creating a digital story
• September 1 - Look out for the Microsoft Virtual Academy Webinars
• September 1 - Digital storytelling #2: How do I get started writing a digital story?
• August 31 - SchoolNet conducts capacity building in the Seychelles
• August 31 - Useful Microsoft posts this past week #18
• August 30 - Free State DoE Deploying Student Technical Support Solutions (Helpdesk) in 10 Clusters
• August 28 - Digital storytelling #1: What exactly is digital storytelling?
• August 28 - Learning Gains through play project – DGMT Trustees visit Solomon Qatyana School
• August 27 - Register for the upcoming EdTechTeam Summits featuring Google for Education in Cape Town and be in line to win a Chromebook
• August 27 - Apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert – applications now close on 6 November 2015
• August 27 - Google GEG Curriculum is endorsed by SACE
• August 27 - Learning Gains through play project – DGMT Trustees visit Solomon Qatyana School
• August 27 - Apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert – applications close on 30 October 2015
• August 26 - Google GEG Curriculum is endorsed by SACE
• August 25 - Become a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert in South Africa: How to Apply
• August 24 - 10 great Google posts this week #27
• August 24 - ‘Now Mathematics is like my friend’ – thanks to the free application Microsoft Maths
• August 24 - Useful Microsoft posts #17
• August 21 - A guide to creating a Google Site and examples of Sites
• August 20 - Register for the upcoming EdTechTeam Summits featuring Google for Education in Cape Town and be in line to win a Chromebook
• August 20 - Microsoft webinar from the Joburg studio TODAY at 3pm ‘Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts’… Are you the next Microsoft Innovative Educator?
• August 19 - Conference highlights #16 ‘All about the Vodacom e-school by Justice Tyobeka’
• August 18 - Conference highlights #15: ‘Letters of appreciation from five Telkom teachers who attended the SchoolNet conference as sponsored delegates’
• August 18 - Conference highlights #14: ‘Reading and Viewing’ – a presentation from Pauline Skosana
• August 17 - Conference highlights #13: ‘The role of the 21st century mentality in school leadership’ by Lindiwe Buthelezi
• August 17 - SchoolNet delegates attend 22nd iEARN Conference and Youth Summit 2015 in Brasilia
• August 17 - SchoolNet delegates attend XXII iEARN Conference and Youth Summit 2015 in Brasilia
• August 14 - Useful Microsoft posts this week #16
• August 14 - Conference highlights #12: Learn how to use Google Mapmaker by Saul Pillay
• August 14 - 11 great Google links this week #26
• August 13 - Conference highlights #11: Using your tablet on or offline by Elaine Smallbones and Terrisha Pillay
• August 13 - Conference highlights #10: Journeying towards a winning destination by Ronelle Klinck
• August 12 - The EdTechSummits around South Africa are underway…free to teachers
• August 12 - Conference highlights #9: Microsoft-related presentations from MIEExpert Mabore Lekalakala
• August 11 - Exciting news from Microsoft – New Online Teacher Academies are available #4 Windows 8: The World is in your classroom
• August 10 - 16 Great Google posts this week #25
• August 10 - Exciting news from Microsoft – New Online Teacher Academies are available #3 Get more out of Office Online and OneDrive
• August 10 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #15
• August 7 - Free GEG event in Cape Town ‘Relax with Google Apps’ on Sat 15th August 2015
• August 7 - Conference highlights #8: Microsoft-related presentations from MIEExpert Mochudu Machaba
• August 6 - The African Storybook project is promoting some of their lovely, online Foundation Phase stories
• August 5 - Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Applications – Now open!
• August 5 - Mpumalanga ready to run 2Enable training
• August 5 - Conference highlights #7: ‘Microsoft in the classroom – Warren Sparrow’s presentations on Office 365 and Office Mix
• August 5 - No more marking! That is the first thought teachers have when they hear that the Programming Olympiad will be online this year.
• August 4 - Join the Global Postcard Exchange project digitally using Google Drawing
• August 4 - How to use Google Drawing to create a postcard
• August 3 - Computer Olympiad news – All four members of the South African Team that took part in the 27th International Olympiad in Informatics in Kazakhstan will return with medals
• July 31 - Are your Grade 10-12 Maths students using Microsoft Math? It’s free and available on any device 24/7
• July 31 - 13 Great Google posts this week #24
• July 31 - Webinar recording from SchoolNet’s free webinar on Thursday 30 July at 3:15pm on ‘How to use Microsoft Sway to profile teaching life’ by Phuti Ragophala
• July 31 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #14
• July 30 - Anglo Platinum Community Project takes Intel professional development to teachers in Limpopo and NorthWest
• July 30 - Mpumalanga ready to run 2Enable training
• July 30 - SchoolNet facilitates the Buffelshoek HelpDesk course
• July 29 - SchoolNet free webinar on Thursday 30 July at 3:15pm on ‘How to use Microsoft Sway to profile teaching life’ by Phuti Ragophala
• July 29 - Google’s Computational Thinking MOOC for teachers and CS First Club for children
• July 28 - Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Applications – Now open!
• July 28 - Want to have your iEARN Project included in the 2015-2016 iEARN Project Book? Looking for South African initiated projects…
• July 28 - Exciting news from Microsoft – New Online Teacher Academies are available #2
• July 27 - Announcing the winners of the 2015 AYV Awards! Will you participate in SchoolNet’s next intake?
• July 27 - Exciting news from Microsoft – New Online Teacher Academies are available #1
• July 24 - This week's useful Microsoft posts for teachers #13
• July 24 - How to use WhatsApp on your PC via WhatsApp Web
• July 24 - 20 Great Google posts this week #23
• July 23 - Conference highlights #6: ‘Rethinking the way we teach’ and other presentations by our Keynote Shelley Shott
• July 22 - Conference highlights #5: Teachers Thrilled with our recent 2015 Learning Technologies Conference in Durban…report back by Janet Thomson
• July 22 - SiliconCape Women: Schools Workshops – Introducing STEM and Computer Science. Interested?
• July 21 - OneNote Class Notebook for IT Admins Webcast invitation from Microsoft…
• July 21 - Conference highlights #4: Resources shared by Holly Clarke one of our keynotes
• July 21 - Conference highlights #5: Resources shared by one our conference keynote speakers, Stuart Ball from Microsoft UK
• July 19 - This week’s useful Microsoft posts for teachers #12
• July 19 - Conference highlights #3: Ten takeaways from SchoolNetSA’s conference from Phuti Ragaphala, one of our MIEExperts
• July 17 - Teachers Thrilled with SchoolNet’s Learning Technologies Conference
• July 16 - 15 great Google posts this week #22
• July 16 - Find out about Deep Learning from Microsoft and download the resource they offer…
• July 15 - Conference highlights#2: Teachers – get started with Twitter
• July 14 - Dangers when working with shared documents or folders in Google Drive that have the permission to edit…
• July 13 - Conference highlights – #1 Get to know Microsoft’s Chronozoom by Linda Foulkes
• July 10 - Computational Thinking for Educators – free Open Online Google course starting on 15th July
• July 9 - A ‘Relax with Google Apps’ GEG event taking place in Cape Town in August. Coming?
• July 8 - Two TeachMeets planned for Cape Town in July and August at Rondebosch Prep – hosted by Linda Foulkes (one of our MIEExperts15) and Netlearn. Coming?
• July 7 - This week's useful Microsoft posts for teachers #11
• July 6 - 13 great Google posts this week #21
• July 6 - Microsoft Math – get your Grade 10-12 Maths students set up for this service as soon as they return to school in the third term
• July 3 - SchoolNet Conference Day 3 (3rd July 2015) plus tweet collection
• July 2 - SchoolNet Conference Day 2 (2nd July 2015) plus tweet collection
• July 2 - SchoolNet Conference Day 1 (1st July 2015) plus tweet collection
• June 29 - Microsoft Math – get your Grade 10-12 Maths students set up for this service as soon as they return to school in the third term
• June 29 - 12 great Google posts this week #20
• June 26 - Webinar recording from SchoolNet’s free webinar on Thursday 25th June at 3:15pm on ‘Alice – how you can use it in the classroom’ by Clair Dean
• June 26 - This week’s useful Microsoft posts for teachers #10
• June 24 - SchoolNet conducts professional development workshops as part of the Telkom Foundation ICT project in Multigrade Farm Schools
• June 23 - Three options available at the EdTechTeam’s Google Pre-Summit Workshops in October…
• June 22 - Microsoft Math – what is it, how do you use it and the benefits of using it with Grade 10-12 Mathematics learners
• June 22 - SchoolNet free webinar on Thursday 25th June at 3:15pm on ‘Alice – how you can use it in the classroom’
• June 19 - 15 Great Google posts this week #19
• June 19 - ‘My dream came true at E2’ – a report back on the Microsoft E2 Educator Exchange in Redmond in May by MIEExpert15, Linda Foulkes
• June 18 - This week’s useful Microsoft posts for teachers #10
• June 17 - A report back on the Microsoft In Education Global Forum Dubai by Karen Stadler, a MIEExpert15 in South Africa
• June 15 - Webinar recording from SchoolNet’s free webinar on Thursday 11th June at 3:15pm ‘Microsoft Sway – what it is, how to use it in the classroom, and how to create one’ by Fiona Beal
• June 12 - 15 great Google posts this week #18
• June 11 - This week’s useful Microsoft posts for teachers #9
• June 10 - Some story updates from the amazing, local African Storybook website
• June 9 - A Grade 9 surprise at the Applications Olympiad
• June 6 - Registration is now CLOSED…
• June 5 - This week’s useful Microsoft posts for teachers #8
• June 5 - 13 great Google posts this week #17
• June 3 - Webinar presentation from SchoolNet’s free webinar on Thursday 4th June at 3:15pm ‘How to use Microsoft Sway to teach, share and archive learning activities’ by Phuti Ragophala from Pula Madibogo Primary
• June 3 - Have you tried Microsoft Sway? There’s so much you can do with it!
• June 2 - SchoolNet free webinar on Thursday 4th June at 3:15pm ‘How to use Microsoft Sway to teach, share and archive learning activities’ by Phuti Ragophala from Pula Madibogo Primary
• June 2 - How are teachers using Microsoft products in the South African classroom?
• June 1 - Webinar recording from SchoolNet’s free webinar on Thursday 28th May at 3:15pm ‘‘Use Adobe Slate to create gorgeous visual stories’ by Alan Goldberg from Digicape
• June 1 - Local talent recognized amongst peers around the world – media release about Microsoft’s E2 Global Educator Exchange
• June 1 - Report back on the first Microsoft Meet held in Cape Town, 16th May, organised by Linda Foulkes one of our MIEExperts
• May 29 - This week's useful Microsoft posts for teachers #7
• May 29 - 10 great Google posts this week #16
• May 29 - Microsoft Math – this is one free service all Grade 10-12 Mathematics students in South Africa should be using…
• May 28 - Learning Gains through Play project – Gamification and Having Serious Fun
• May 28 - What’s happening at the Teacher Centres around the country?
• May 27 - Local talent recognized amongst peers around the world – media release about Microsoft’s E2 Global Educator Exchange
• May 26 - SchoolNet free webinar on Thursday 28th May at 3:15pm ‘Use Adobe Slate to create gorgeous visual stories’ by Alan Goldberg from Digicape
• May 25 - GEG Meetup at Rondebosch High – plenty of sharing of ideas..
• May 22 - 11 great Google posts this week #15
• May 22 - This week’s useful Microsoft posts for teachers #6
• May 22 - Enter the Microsoft tools competition “Use IT – Share IT – Like IT” for South African Teachers. Closing date 1 June…
• May 21 - ‘Take education to new heights using Microsoft Sway’ by Kathryn Riva, a Microsoft MIEExpert from SA.
• May 21 - Google is looking for SA teachers to help them test a new Google course… Interested? (There is a reward!)
• May 20 - Try installing the extension ‘The Great Suspender’ to free up system resources when using Google Chrome…
• May 19 - PowerPoint is alive and well! 25+ ideas for using PowerPoint creatively in the classroom…
• May 18 - Microsoft Break into Code Challenge! Learn to code! Win cash prizes! Closing date 7 June
• May 18 - Africa Code Week: you and your students can take part in the pilot event at the Science Centre in Cape Town June 1 to June 4.
• May 15 - 11 great Google posts this week #14
• May 15 - This week’s useful Microsoft posts for teachers #5
• May 15 - EdTechTeam iOS and Google Summit South African Tour…This will be good! Reduced pricing!
• May 15 - Classroom Stories ‘Creative tools in the student-centred 21st century classroom’ free iPad event in Joburg, Port Elizabeth and Durban
• May 14 - Don’t miss hearing Chris Emdin at the Inspired Teachers’ Conference in August
• May 14 - Links to photos and events at the Microsoft E2 Global Educator Exchange via Angela Schaerer
• May 14 - All the recordings from the Google Education on Air Online conference on May 8 and 9, 2015
• May 14 - Webinar recording and downloadable presentations from SchoolNet’s free webinar on Thursday 7th May at 3:15pm ‘Microsoft Teacher Exchange report back’ by four of our #MIEExpert15 teachers who recently returned from Redmond, Washington
• May 13 - MicrosoftMeet : A two-hour Event not to be Missed on Saturday 16th May at Bishops in Cape Town
• May 12 - EdTechTeam iOS and Google Summit South African Tour…This will be good! Reduced pricing!
• May 12 - ‘Íntegrating technology and education’- four of our “MIEExpert teachers highlighted in the Star Workplace newspaper
• May 11 - South Africa’s No.1 student event: SABC Education Career Indaba
• May 11 - A happy culmination to the Learning Gains through Play workshop in the Western Cape
• May 11 - A happy culmination to the Learning Gains through Play workshop in the Western Cape
• May 9 - A feast awaits you today – Google Education on Air online conference – all free!
• May 8 - Interested in innovation? Attend or present at Brescia House’s TeachMeet in June.
• May 7 - Count Down to the SchoolNet SA ICT in the Classroom conference plus some options…
• May 5 - 10 great Google posts this week #13
• May 5 - SchoolNet free webinar on Thursday 7th May at 3:15pm ‘Microsoft Teacher Exchange report back’ by some of our #MIEExpert15 teachers who have returned from Redmond, Washington
• May 4 - 10 steps to getting started with Google Classroom – try using this great application!
• April 30 - The benefits of downloading and using the free Microsoft Math with your Grade 8-10 Mathematics students
• April 30 - 10 Great Google Posts #12
• April 30 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #4
• April 29 - Microsoft tools competition “Use IT – Share IT – Like IT” for South African Teachers closes on Monday 1 June. Hurry…hurry!
• April 29 - ICT4RED Phase 3 Cofimvaba teacher graduation – celebrating our success!
• April 29 - Learning Gains through Play – KZN Teachers: Module 4 Learning Stations Report
• April 29 - SchoolNet Conference in July – Early Bird rate closes tomorrow 30 April! Register today…
• April 28 - My #MIEExpert15 Greatest Moments to Date by @folklind from South Africa
• April 26 - Webinar recording and downloadable presentation from Weds 22nd April at 3:15pm ‘How to do a Technology and Pedagogy Mix’ by Victor Ngobeni from Microsoft South Africa
• April 24 - 10 great Google posts this week #11
• April 24 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #3
• April 23 - Enter the Microsoft tools competition “Use IT – Share IT – Like IT” for South African Teachers. Closing date 1 June 2015…
• April 21 - Webinar recording and downloadable presentation from Thurs 16th April at 3:15pm ‘How to use Windows Live Movie Maker to simplify the content of a lesson’ by #MIEExpert Phuti Ragophala
• April 21 - SchoolNet free webinar on Weds 22nd April at 3:15pm ‘How to do a Technology and Pedagogy Mix’ by Victor Ngobeni from Microsoft South Africa
• April 20 - Google Educator Group Meetup at Rondebosch Boys’ High School on Friday 3-5pm – why not join us?
• April 20 - A great competition for Apple users in South Africa…Apple in education competition 2015
• April 16 - Online places to find royalty free books or Creative Commons licensed books for children to read
• April 16 - SchoolNet Conference in Durban in July – three great international speakers lined up…
• April 16 - The free Google Education on Air conference – speakers and sessions announced
• April 15 - 10 great Google posts this week #10
• April 15 - Microsoft Math – popular free tool for teachers and learners for improving the Grade 10-12 Maths experience
• April 14 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #2
• April 13 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thurs 16th April at 3:15pm ‘How to use Windows Live Movie Maker to simplify the content of a lesson’ by #MIEExpert Phuti Ragophala
• April 13 - The Norwegian online learning tool, Kahoot is in Cape Town this week – invite them to your school…
• April 12 - Coming soon… Microsoft tools competition. Watch this space!
• April 10 - ICT4RED Phase 3 Cofimvaba teacher graduation- celebrating our success!
• April 10 - The Learning Gains through Play project: Report on Presentation at the Microsoft Road Show in Durban
• April 10 - iEARN Youth Summit and Annual Conference to take place in Brazil – and a message to AYV teachers from South Africa…
• April 10 - Intel Easy Steps- Basking in the sun…Thlabane (Rustenburg)
• April 10 - Come along to a 2 hour MicrosoftMeet for teachers in Cape Town in May…sign up today!
• April 9 - Profile: Anthony Peters (@apeters522) English High School teacher from Parklands College, Cape Town
• April 2 - ‘The Magnificence of Marking with iPads’- a great guest post by @apeters522 from Parklands College
• April 2 - SchoolNet Conference in Durban in July – a great special offer to watch out for…
• April 1 - 10 great Google posts this week #9
• March 31 - The Microsoft Classroom Roadshow in Cape Town – very enlightening for educators
• March 31 - ‘Scintillating and Successful Story Writing!’ A wonderful guest post by @apeters522 from Parklands College
• March 30 - How much do you know about Microsoft Math?
• March 30 - Useful Microsoft posts for teachers this week #1
• March 27 - My takeaways from the Etilab ‘Emerging Technologies’ Think Tank on 26 March
• March 26 - 10 great Google posts this week #8
• March 25 - ‘Microsoft helps upskill with technology’- great article in the Star Workplace newspaper
• March 24 - A TeachMeet at Brescia House in Joburg -great opportunity for those interested in innovation in teaching and learning…come along!
• March 23 - TeachMeet in Port Elizabeth TOMORROW 24th March. Details below…
• March 23 - Two Google summits coming up in South Africa in 2015…
• March 23 - Two Google Summits taking place in South Africa in 2015 – in Cape Town and East London. Have you registered yet?
• March 21 - 10 great Google posts this week #7
• March 20 - Webinar Recording from Thurs 19th March 3:15pm ‘‘Stop MOOCing about! Time to get serious about online learning using iTunesU!’ by Alan Goldberg from Digicape
• March 19 - Information about Microsoft’s Teaching with Technology free, short online course – and a webinar to listen to…
• March 18 - Microsoft Showcase Classroom free event for educators coming up in Durban, Pretoria and Cape Town. Have you registered? (Time: 12:30pm – 5pm)
• March 17 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thurs 19th March 3:15pm ‘Stop MOOCing about! Time to get serious about online learning and explore iTunesU!’ by Alan Goldberg from Digicape
• March 17 - 10 ideas for podcasting in your classroom using Audacity
• March 17 - Microsoft Math – a free, not-to-be-ignored service via a smartphone for Grade 10-12 Maths students in South Africa
• March 17 - Profile: ICT4RED Senior Trainer, Mrs Nhanha Tyembile, Principal of Zamuxolo Primary School
• March 16 - 10 useful Google posts this week #6
• March 13 - Get your South African students involved in the free Computational Skills Talent Search which is part of http://www.olympiad.org.za/
• March 13 - Webinar Recording from Thurs 12th March 3:15pm ‘Keep on track with OneNote Dock to Desktop’ by #MIEExpert Mabore Lekalakala
• March 11 - Download and use Audacity on your desktop or laptop for audio podcasting
• March 11 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thurs 12th March 3:15pm ‘Keep on track with OneNote Dock to Desktop’ by #MIEExpert Mabore Lekalakala
• March 10 - The free ‘ICTs to enrich Teaching and Learning MOOC’ from the African Virtual University opened yesterday – why not join in…
• March 9 - Profile: Microsoft #MIEExpert15 Kathryn Riva, teacher from Micklefield Primary in Cape Town
• March 6 - Spread the word: Google Education On Air online, free conference for educators – May 8th and 9th. Register today!
• March 6 - Webinar recording from Thurs 5th March 3:15pm ‘Making the most of Office Plugins’ by #MIEExpert Linda Foulkes
• March 4 - South African Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts Shine in Dubai
• March 4 - Intel® She Will Connect is looking for the help of current SchoolNet trainers and new trainers
• March 4 - 10 great Google posts this past week #5
• March 4 - Google Educator Groups are growing steadily with a current membership of 568 teachers
• March 3 - Microsoft in Education – O365 and Windows Roadshows in four cities – you are invited to register
• March 3 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thurs 5th March 3:15pm ‘Making the Most of Office plug-ins’ by #MIEExpert Linda Foulkes
• March 3 - Intel® She Will Connect is looking for the help of current SchoolNet trainers and new trainers
• March 3 - South African Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts Shine in Dubai
• March 1 - Commonwealth Certificate for Teacher ICT Integration (CCTI) Orientation workshops in Uganda
• March 1 - ICT4RED Teacher Professional Development: Gallery Walk and Field Trip (Module 8&9)
• March 1 - Google Educator Groups are growing steadily with a current membership of 568 teachers. Get involved!
• February 28 - Microsoft Math – can your Grade 10-12 Maths students afford to be without this great free service?
• February 27 - Profile: Microsoft #MIEExpert15 Linda Foulkes, teacher from Elkanah House who now works for Netlearn South Africa
• February 27 - Webinar recording from Thurs 26th February 3:15pm ‘Professional Development for teachers’ by #MIEExpert Mabore Lekalakala
• February 26 - Sign up for World Read Aloud Day 2014 (on 4th March) with Nal’ibali and Gcina Mhlophe
• February 26 - Microsoft in Education – O365 and Windows Roadshows in four cities – you are invited to register
• February 25 - Great news! Introducing OneNote Staff Notebook for education – just released!
• February 24 - SchoolNet Conference – visit our conference website for latest details. Booking now open…
• February 24 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thurs 26th February 3:15pm ‘Professional Development for teachers’ by #MIEExpert Mabore Lekalakala
• February 24 - Ten takeaways from the first South African iPad Summit on 16th and 17th February 2015
• February 23 - The Microsoft 2015 Global Forum is in progress in Dubai on the hashatg #MSFTEDU. Follow along!
• February 20 - SchoolNet Webinar recording from Thursday 19 February 3:15pm ‘Get to know Microsoft’s ChronoZoom’ by #MIEExpert15 Linda Foulkes
• February 20 - Profile: Microsoft #MIEExpert15 Phuti Ragophala, principal of Pula Madibogo Primary School in Limpopo, South Africa
• February 19 - The ISPA Super Teacher Competition for South African teachers – don’t miss this one!
• February 18 - 10 interesting Google posts for teachers this week #4
• February 17 - ‘Crack my code! (Kraak my kode!): Teaching syllables in Afrikaans’ – a guest post by @MrLotter
• February 16 - GEG Cape Town – West Coast is hosting its first event for 2015 on the 26th of February 2015 at Inkwenkwezi High School from 15:00 – 17:30
• February 16 - ‘How I use Microsoft’s Window Movie Maker to convey the message of my lessons to my learners’ by #MIEExpert from South Africa, Phuti Ragaphola
• February 15 - SchoolNet Conference – visit our conference website for latest details. Booking now open…
• February 15 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thurs 19 February 3:15pm ‘Get to know ChronoZoom and Microsoft Timeline’ by #MIEExpert Linda Foulkes
• February 12 - Blogs and blogging in the Foundation Phase – a great boon to a modern classroom
• February 12 - SchoolNet Webinar recording from Thurs 12 Feb 2015 at 3:30pm ‘Creative Use of Microsoft's Digital Free Tools by #MIEExpert Mabore Lekalalaka’
• February 11 - Exciting, free MOOC ‘Úsing ICTs to enrich teaching and learning’ starting on Feb 16th. Why not enrol?
• February 10 - SchoolNet’s first 2015 webinar session takes place on Thursday – with Microsoft MIEExpert from South Africa Mabore Lekalakala. Please join us!
• February 10 - ‘A Fresh Approach to Professional Development’ by Microsoft #MIEExpert15 Karen Stadler
• February 9 - Enter your students in the Microsoft Office Championships 2015 by #MIEExpert15 teacher Linda Foulkes
• February 6 - 10 interesting Google posts for teachers this week #3
• February 5 - ‘My First Microsoft Sway and how I got started’ by Kathryn Riva a #MIEExpert15 from South Africa
• February 5 - Invitation to the 2015 Google for Education Innovation Tour arranged by Google for Education, South Africa
• February 4 - Mokhudu Machaba a SA #MIEExpert15 teacher is awarded a badge by Microsoft. You can also earn badges on the Microsoft Educator Network!
• February 3 - Registration Interest form available for the EdTechTeam South Africa Tour 2015 – Featuring Google and iOS for Education
• February 3 - SchoolNet Conference coming up in Durban in July 2015…don’t miss it!
• February 2 - How our South African MiE Experts are using Microsoft Office Sway
• February 2 - Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts heading for Global Microsoft in Education Forums
• February 2 - Registration Interest form now open for the EdTechTeam South Africa Tour 2015 – Featuring Google and iOS for Education
• February 2 - Our SchoolNet Conference is coming up in July 2105
• February 2 - Learning Gains through Play workshop- it’s playtime again!
• January 30 - 10 interesting Google posts for teachers this week #2
• January 30 - Google GEGs groups for teachers are springing up around South Africa. Why not join one?
• January 29 - Learning Gains Through Play – Playtime again!
• January 28 - Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts heading for Global Microsoft in Education Forums
• January 28 - How to create a signature for your emails in Gmail
• January 27 - Android #13: Free (mostly) and useful Android Apps for the younger learners
• January 27 - Android #12: How to move Android Apps to an SDMicro card using APK downloader
• January 26 - Microsoft Maths – get your Grade 10-12 students set up on their smartphones for 2015…it’s all free!
• January 26 - Teachers are loving the Intel ‘Getting Started’ Training for educators conducted by SchoolNet in Port Shepstone District
• January 25 - A Microsoft Sway from Mabore Lekalakala, #MIEExpert15 for SA, entitled ’Khan Academy Math- Learners’ Reality’
• January 22 - ‘Khan Academy Maths – Learners Reality’ by Microsoft #MIEExpert from South Africa, Mabore Lelakala
• January 21 - ‘Microsoft Educator Network – the Ultimate PLN and PD for Teachers’ by #MIEExpert15 Linda Foulkes
• January 20 - We’re looking for 12 teachers from SA to take part in the wonderful, free Adobe Youth Voices media course and project starting in February…
• January 20 - ‘Have you thought about doing project-based teaching using Microsoft’s One Note?’ by MiE Expert from South Africa, Mokhudu Machaba
• January 19 - Skype call between MiE Expert15 Linda Foulkes and dedicated teachers from Abuja, Nigeria
• January 16 - 10 great Google posts for teachers #1
• January 15 - How to use Microsoft’s One Drive – loads of free space plus other benefits…
• January 14 - A Symbaloo collection of places to find information on using Microsoft resources in your classroom
• January 14 - Create attractive, visual collections of digital resources using Symbaloo.com
• January 13 - Looking for some great Microsoft Maths and Science apps for Windows?
• January 13 - A thank you message from the Google in Edu team at the end of 2014

2014

• December 11 - Innovation in Learning and teaching Think Tank hosted by Microsoft’s showcase school Brescia House in February
• December 8 - Please vote for our SchoolNet blog in the SA blog awards…before the 17th December 2014!
• December 8 - Have you ever wondered what happens at a Google Educator Group (GEG) launch in South Africa? Get involved…
• December 6 - The Doodle4Google South Africa of my Dreams winner announced Doodle4GoogleSA Awards
• December 4 - What is Google+ all about?
• December 4 - Extreme Weather – a Grade 3 project using Microsoft Word, QR Codes and iPads
• December 4 - QR Mosquito Hunt: A QR Code Poetry Lesson with Grade 7s – a guest post by @MrLotter
• December 3 - Microsoft Maths – get your Grade 10-12 Maths students set up for the holidays on their smart phones…
• December 3 - An Android collection of apps for the classroom shared via TeachThought and Listly
• December 2 - How to create and use a Google group in your High School classroom
• December 1 - SchoolNet Conference planned for July 2015 – Save the date!
• November 27 - Exciting news – Two TeachMeets planned in Port Elizabeth in 2015 – save the dates!
• November 26 - Nokia MoMaths name changed to Microsoft Maths on 26th November…
• November 26 - Some great ‘Top 10 posts’ showing great collections of useful, free web resources for the classroom
• November 24 - The Google Educator Group (GEG) for Cape Town West Coast is being launched today at Parklands College at 3pm. Join us!
• November 24 - Grade 3 Afrikaans Quiz using PowerPoint – a guest post from @BothmaDeidre
• November 24 - Nokia MoMaths competition participants – winners announced!
• November 20 - You are invited to an exciting Google Educator group launch in Cape Town on Monday afternoon (24th Nov )!! Join us…
• November 20 - Office 365 #14: Invite a guest expert into your classroom using Office 365’s Lync video conferencing application
• November 20 - Online Global Education Conference Day 4 – tune in to more great sessions…
• November 19 - Create a Google site: some great tutorials to get you started…
• November 19 - Office 365 #13: Share your calendar with colleagues using Office 365
• November 19 - Online Global Education Conference Day 3 – tune in to some great sessions…
• November 18 - South African Teachers – register your blog in the SA Blog Awards competition – by 21st November 2014
• November 17 - ‘GEG South Africa…and all it’s branches’ – a guest post by @ajegbers
• November 17 - Read the profiles and see the learning activities uploaded by South Africa & Lesotho’s 16 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts class of 2014
• November 17 - The Nokia Mobile Maths programme for Grade 10-12 Maths students a success story. Register today!
• November 10 - Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts and Showcase Schools announced
• November 10 - Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts and Showcase Schools announced in South Africa and Lesotho
• November 10 - Teaching Poetry with Prezi – Poetry in motion! by @MrLotter
• November 10 - Nokia Mobile Maths – this is a must for all Grade 10-12 students who are studying Maths
• November 7 - Upcoming Adobe Youth Voices Webinar on 11 Nov. Join in to take a look at the Adobe Premiere Elements workspace!
• November 7 - News about the upcoming free, online Global Education Conference. Get involved!
• November 6 - Google Educator Groups (GEGs) are springing up around South Africa…
• November 6 - Office 365 #12: How to send an email message using Outlook.com
• November 4 - Folk Tales/Storytelling: Past and Present – an awesome iEARN collaborative digital storytelling project
• November 4 - Use Chirpstory for archiving tweets from Twitter events
• November 3 - Report back on TeachMeet at Clarendon Primary on Tues 25 March 2014 at 3pm #ELTeachmeet
• November 3 - Nokia Mobile Maths competition for Gr 10-12 starts TODAY (3rd-9th November!) Lumia phones and free data up for grabs!
• October 31 - Designing Lessons with Microsoft OfficeMix
• October 31 - SchoolNet appointed as Google’s Education Partner in South Africa to advance the Google Educator Group (GEG) programme…
• October 30 - It’s Playtime! Learning Gains Project – Western Cape Teacher Professional Development Workshop
• October 30 - SchoolNet appointed as Google’s Education Partner in South Africa to advance the Google Educator Group (GEG) programme…
• October 30 - The Nokia Mobile Maths competition (Gr 10-12) takes place from 3-9 November. Get your students to register!
• October 30 - Intel Getting Started Training conducted at 19 schools in July and August 2014
• October 29 - Orientation Workshop for Commonwealth Certificate for Teacher ICT Integration (CCTI) – Uganda
• October 29 - It’s Playtime! Learning Gains Project – Western Cape Teacher Professional Development Workshop
• October 29 - Great newspaper article about SchoolNet’s Hlengiwe Mfeka
• October 28 - ICT4RED Project – Teacher Professional Development: More than just brainstorming!
• October 28 - Teaching with Twitter in #Afrikaans
• October 27 - Great Learning Activities shared on Microsoft Educator Network by South African teachers…take a look!
• October 27 - Invited to be a ‘Dragon’ (by @apeters522) in the finale of a creative Grade 9 Dragons’ Den project at Parklands College
• October 27 - Google Innovation Tour in Cape Town – an AWESOME event. Don’t miss one coming to your area…
• October 24 - Google’s CS K-12 Pilot testing workshop in Joburg tomorrow. Google willing to cover all expenses, flights, transport and accommodations needed.
• October 24 - Microsoft and MTN bring you a Maths Challenge this month…an exciting competition!
• October 23 - Google Innovation Tour registration closed – fill in a ‘Future Interest’ form to be notified of future events
• October 23 - OneNote Class Notebook Creator launched!
• October 23 - Two Google Summits proposed for 2015 in South Africa in Cape Town and East London – save the dates!
• October 21 - Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert entries in South Africa are extended to 24 October
• October 20 - An awesome Android (and iPad) app – Book Creator. A must for every mobile classroom. Try it…
• October 20 - Apply to attend Google’s CS K-12 Teacher Curriculum Testing workshop on 25th Oct in Joburg. Details…
• October 17 - Opportunity for CAT or IT teachers (and others) in Gauteng area to attend a Google Pilot study workshop to be held in JHB next week
• October 16 - SA teachers using iPads in class – get your students to create sample videos for the new Adobe Premier Clip app before October 28
• October 15 - Just a reminder – Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator applications must be in on 24 October…
• October 15 - Gone Google? Now go Advanced…
• October 14 - Nokia Mobile Maths competition 3rd-9th November! Lumia phones and free data up for grabs!
• October 13 - SA teachers – Invitation from Google to the Google for Education Innovation Tour at the Eastern Cape & Western Cape
• October 6 - Will your Grade 10 – 12 Maths students be using the free Nokia Mobile Maths programme to revise their Maths during these school holidays?
• October 6 - Interesting Google posts #1
• September 30 - Doodle4Google – are your learners drawing doodles? Closing date 22 October
• September 26 - Nokia’s Mobile Maths platform can be accessed from your Smartphone
• September 25 - Tips on how to create great videos using the online video-creation tool, WeVideo
• September 23 - Create a Google site from scratch…in minutes!
• September 21 - Office 365 #11: Technical stuff – software required by Office 365
• September 21 - Office 365 #10: Upgrading from your free trial to the full version
• September 19 - Chromebook #4: Apps for the Chromebook
• September 18 - Chromebook #3: Create a Pinterest board to store your Chromebook Internet finds
• September 18 - Chromebook #2: Finding relevant Chromebook tutorials
• September 17 - Chromebook #1: Getting to know the Chromebook
• September 16 - Applications for Microsoft Innovative Educator Program are now open…don’t delay in getting involved!
• September 15 - Doodle 4 Google Teacher Afternoon at WPPS School in Cape Town on Tuesday 16th at 2:30pm. Join the Doodle4Google Team!
• September 15 - 7 great opportunities for teachers to participate in upcoming local and international competitions
• September 15 - Nokia’s free ‘MoMaths’ mobile learning project empowers SA learners – have your Grade 10-12 Maths learners signed up?
• September 12 - Be wary of unintentionally downloading unwanted software from the Internet…and what to do about it when it happens!
• September 11 - Office 365 #9: Adding bulk lists of users using a .csv file
• September 10 - Nokia Mobile Maths – an excellent service that is free! Would you like to join a MoMaths teachers’ group?
• September 9 - Office 365 #8: Adding users to your site individually
• September 8 - Office 365 #7: Signing up for Office 365
• September 7 - Calling all Innovative Educators! Applications for Microsoft Innovative Educator Program are now open…
• September 7 - Our Learning Gains for Play project is in full swing
• September 7 - Take your primary school class on a tour of the continents using Google Earth
• September 7 - Office 365 #6: Getting started
• September 5 - Join in with some of the Global Classroom events this weekend …
• September 4 - Intel devices for the classroom–what are their offerings for education?
• September 3 - Digital Storytelling #8: Different ways to convert stories written as presentations to videos
• September 2 - Your Grade 10-12 Maths students can’t afford to be without the free Nokia Mobile Maths service on their smart phones or PCs
• September 1 - The free, online African Storybook Project’s 2014 Digital Storytelling course for teachers in Africa has been completed
• September 1 - Fifa Legacy Schools Connectivity project embraces Intel training using SchoolNet trainers
• September 1 - Learning Gains through Play project showing great gains!
• September 1 - Doodle 4 Google South Africa competition – 2 Months Left to Enter!
• August 29 - Calling all Innovative Educators! Applications for Microsoft Innovative Educator Program are now open…
• August 28 - Digital Storytelling #7-Different ways of uploading presentations to the web
• August 28 - Have you seen the Office 365 for Education Provisioning Guide?
• August 27 - ‘Revealing Radical Writing!’ Another amazing lesson from @apeters522 from Parklands College using Tellagami for transactional writing in Gr 8
• August 26 - An exciting announcement – Google Education Groups (GEGs) launched in South Africa. Join our GEG community!
• August 26 - DBE Teacher Centre Managers training in Johannesburg a great success
• August 25 - Another great Adobe Youth Voices opportunity for South African teachers – apply to join our upcoming, free Adobe Youth Voices Programme starting in September
• August 20 - The free Nokia Mobile Maths service (Gr 10-12) is available for smartphone but also works on a PC
• August 18 - Digital storytelling #6 – 20 Ideas for illustrating stories
• August 18 - Digital storytelling #5 – Finding royalty free images on the Internet
• August 13 - Please spread the word about the free Nokia Mobile Maths service for Grade 10-12 Mathematics learners
• August 8 - Reflections from ‘The Inspired Teachers Conference’ held in Cape Town on 6 August 2014
• August 6 - The Nokia MoMaths project is freely available to your Grade 10-12 Maths students 24/7
• August 6 - Digital Storytelling #4: Finding inspiration to get your class writing – story starter ideas
• August 4 - Digital Storytelling #3: What is your view of Digital Storytelling?
• July 30 - Why you should you start using Google+…
• July 30 - A fantastic Doodle4Google competition which includes R100,000 prize to a school is launched in SA
• July 29 - Watch Tech Report’s feedback on the Nokia Mobile Maths service which is free to Grade 10–12 Maths students in South Africa
• July 29 - Digital Storytelling #2: What is Creative Commons Licensing all about?
• July 25 - TV White Spaces brings connectivity to Limpopo Schools
• July 21 - Now that the 3rd term is here get your Gr 10 – 12 Mathematics students signed up for Nokia’s free mobile help service
• July 14 - Interested in joining a global project? Why not consider these projects from iEARN…
• July 14 - An exciting announcement – Google Education Groups (GEGs) launched in South Africa. Join us!
• July 14 - Make sure all your Gr 10-12 Maths students have signed up for the Nokia Mobile Maths online service…
• July 12 - Think about creating a Google+ Community to run an online course or to manage a classroom
• July 10 - SABC Education African EduWeek 2014 opened today, 10 July, at 8.30am!
• July 9 - According to enthusiastic South African teachers at Dainfern College, the 2014 Google Summit was “just as awesome” as it was in 2013
• July 9 - According to enthusiastic SA teachers the 2014 Google Summit at Dainfern College was “just as awesome” as it was in 2013
• July 7 - An exciting announcement – Google Education Groups (GEGs) launched in South Africa. Join us!
• June 26 - Think about attending one of these upcoming, local ICT Technology-in-the-classroom Conferences in South Africa
• June 26 - Teachers – help suggest projects for the new iEARN global project book
• June 25 - Please sign up for the ‘Digital Storytelling and the African Storybook Project’ free online course starting 21 July 2014
• June 25 - Teachers, get your Grade 10-12 Maths students signed up with Nokia’s free service before the holidays start
• June 23 - Office 365 #5: Invite a guest expert into your classroom using Lync
• June 20 - The African Storybook website and Grade 3 students – using the story circle idea
• June 19 - Grade 2 students love reading the stories on the African Storybook website
• June 18 - Introducing Grade 1 students to the African Storybook Project website
• June 18 - An exciting, free digital storytelling course and writing opportunity for educators starting 21 July. Please sign up…
• June 18 - Free Nokia Mobile Maths service for Grade 10-12. Do your learners know about this?
• June 18 - Google Summit Limited Special: Use the promo code & quote ‘friend’ when you register for early bird discount! Also: NEW Pre-Summit Workshops Announced! Act now!
• June 17 - Teachers please sign up for a free ‘Digital Storytelling for the African Storybook Project 2014’ online course starting on 21st July…
• June 13 - Limited Special for EdTechTeam SA Summit
• June 12 - Why not take part in the Matuto™ Literacy for Life project if you have a Windows phone?
• June 12 - The 2nd annual EdTechTeam South Africa Summit featuring Google in Education July3/4 – still time to register…
• June 12 - 10 takeaways from the Multilingual Resources for Early Literacy Development Symposium on 3rd and 4th June
• June 12 - Teaching Maths and Physical Sciences? Join the discussion in Mindset’s webinars…
• June 11 - The Intel Easy Steps course– digital literacy for rural communities
• June 10 - Becoming a Google Certified Teacher by Tiaan Lotter (@MrLotter)
• June 10 - The COMENGA High School Media Challenge is now officially open to all schools in Africa and Germany. Find out more…
• June 10 - SchoolNet conducts training at many Kwazulu-Natal Schools to encourage teachers to discover the potential of the Microsoft Educator Network
• June 10 - DBE and DOC partner with Telkom to rollout 2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy E-Connectivity Project in Schools
• June 10 - What you missed-TeachMeet @ Elkanah on 9 June by Linda Foulkes (@folklind)
• June 10 - SA teachers, please encourage your Grade 10-12 learners to register for the free Nokia Mobile Maths online program for free support…
• June 9 - Wikipdia #3: Take a look at the Wikipedia Resources available on the Wikipedia Education Program website
• June 8 - Wikipedia #2: Have you heard how the Wikipedia Zero project is spreading through Africa? Get involved…
• June 6 - Wikipedia #1 –The Sinenjonga students in South Africa make a plea to cell phone providers…and the result
• June 3 - Office 365 #4: Customize your website
• June 2 - ‘Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams’– reflections on winning the coveted ISTE SIGOL Online Learning Award by Karen Stadler
• June 2 - Congratulations to Karen Stadler–‘ISTE Honours Education Leaders for Transforming Learning Through Innovation With 2014 Awards by ISTE’
• June 2 - Encourage your Grade 10-12 learners to join the free Nokia Mobile Mathematics service for great after-school learning…
• June 1 - Great sessions expected at the Google in Education Summit in July. Last day for early bird rates is TODAY June 2nd
• June 1 - Six distinguished presenters at the upcoming Google Summit
• June 1 - Great sessions expected at the Google in Education Summit in July. Last day for early bird rates is TODAY June 2nd
• May 30 - Encourage your Grade 10-12 learners to join the free Nokia Mobile Mathematics service for great after school learning…
• May 30 - Office 365 #3: Set up a team site for each of your classes
• May 29 - Office 365 #2 Set up a public website
• May 29 - Office 365 #1 Set up a team site for your institution staff members
• May 29 - TeachMeet@Elkanah – 31st MAY 2014 – Save the Date
• May 26 - Early bird rate for the SA Global Summit featuring Google in Education ends on 2nd June. Register this week!
• May 26 - Getting Students going on a Tablet by @ajegbers from Dainfern College
• May 26 - Six distinguished presenters among others at the Google Summit at Dainfern College in Johannesburg in July. Register this week…
• May 23 - The free Nokia Mobile Maths service for Grades 10-12 learners overview in pictures…
• May 23 - Trends in education – thoughts on what seems to be happening in education worldwide
• May 23 - Microsoft Educator Network
• May 16 - Have you registered for the Google for Education Summit at Dainfern College, Johannesburg in July?
• May 14 - How much do you know about the free Nokia Mobile Mathematics service for Grade 10-12 learners?
• May 14 - SchoolNet Webinar recording from Thurs 8 May 3:00pm ‘Get to know the Microsoft Educator Network’ by Megan Rademeyer
• May 14 - Microsoft tools #6: Build memory and recognition skills using Microsoft Flashcards
• May 6 - SchoolNet Webinar recording from 24 April 3:30pm ‘Create interactive images using ThingLink’ by Linda Foulkes
• May 6 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thurs 8 May 3:00pm ‘Get to know the Microsoft Educator Network’ by Megan Rademeyer
• May 2 - Microsoft tools #5 – Microsoft’s AutoCollage is a must for teachers and students
• May 1 - Microsoft tools #4 – Use Photosynth to capture the world in 3D
• April 30 - Microsoft tools #3 – Use Windows Live Movie Maker to make movies in the classroom
• April 29 - Microsoft Tools #2; Photostory 3 for Windows is a great free classroom tool
• April 28 - Microsoft Tools #1: Explore the magic of Microsoft’s SongSmith
• April 25 - Awesome World Book Day post by @apeters522 ’The Birthday Bard is Back…and this time he’s 450 years old!’
• April 24 - What’s new in the Microsoft Educator Network?
• April 23 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thurs 24 April 3:30pm ‘Create interactive images using ThingLink’
• April 16 - Have you tried using Diigo for bookmarking websites? It’s a must!
• April 15 - Submit your media to AYV Awards Program–before 18 April
• April 11 - ‘Vivacious Visual Literacy!’ An innovative assessment task for Grade 9 Visual Literacy by @apeters522
• April 11 - SchoolNet Webinar recording from Thurs 10 April 3:30pm ‘Fantastic resources available for teachers on the Partners in Learning Network’ by Megan Rademeyer
• April 10 - SchoolNet and Dainfern College presents an EdTechTeam South Africa Summit featuring Google for Education in Johannesburg in July
• April 9 - Get your students thinking critically and interpreting datasets with TuvaLabs – have you tried using it?
• April 8 - Using PowerPoint creatively to teach an activity on adjectives and descriptive writing to a Grade 3 class
• April 7 - Microsoft & SchoolNet are offering SA schools a free Professional Development session at your school this term. Read more!
• April 7 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thurs 10 April 3:30pm ‘Fantastic resources available for teachers on the Partners in Learning Network’
• April 5 - Something to do today, Saturday 5th April – tune in to the Classroom 2 Live Show!
• April 4 - Newspaper report in the Star – SA educators gather for Microsoft’s Global Forum in Barcelona
• April 3 - Android #11: The wonderful e-book creator app, Book Creator, is now available on Android!
• April 2 - Pearson’s ‘International Teacher (and School) Of The Year Award’ that you might like to apply for …closing date 2 May 2014
• April 1 - A great opportunity for you – become a Microsoft Teacher Trainer
• March 31 - SchoolNet and Microsoft are offering a free professional development session at your school in Term 2 (in South Africa)
• March 31 - Free online timers that you’ll find very useful in your classroom
• March 27 - Highlights from the Microsoft in Education Global Forum – Barcelona
• March 27 - Join the Partners in Learning Network – free face-to-face professional development sessions on offer for your school
• March 26 - Highlights from the Microsoft in Education Global Forum – Barcelona 11 – 14 March 2014
• March 26 - DBE and DOC partner with Telkom to rollout 2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy E-Connectivity Project in Schools – SchoolNet is Intel’s training partner in the project
• March 25 - Isibonelo Secondary School in KwaMashu Opens New Computer Lab
• March 24 - The first group of Commonwealth certificate students in the Caribbeangraduate–SchoolNet attends graduation virtually
• March 20 - Results are in…The 2014 National Teaching Awards Winners
• March 19 - Twitter story #4 – For English Language teachers – Different ways of saying…
• March 17 - South Africa features in the Microsoft Global Forum (gleanings via social media)
• March 14 - SchoolNet Webinar recording from Thurs 13 March 3:30pm ‘Using infographics in the classroom – create an infographic using Easel.ly’
• March 12 - ‘Awesome Aurasma’ – an AMAZING lesson from @apeters522 on teaching the different forms of humour to a Grade 9 class using Aurasma
• March 11 - Get acquainted with the amazing augmented reality app Aurasma
• March 10 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thurs 13 March 3:30pm ‘Using infographics in the classroom – create an infographic using Easel.ly’
• March 7 - SchoolNet webinar recording from Thurs 6 March 2014 ‘10+ steps to getting started with a digital classroom’
• March 6 - Android #10: Get ‘Pocket’ to save sites for later offline/online reading
• March 5 - Chrome extensions #4: Let One Tab simplify your browsing experience…
• March 4 - Lesotho teachers create stories for Matuto™ Literacy for Life (and you can too!)
• March 4 - ICT4RED Modules 7&8 Training in Cofimvaba uses two great teaching strategies
• March 4 - An innovative approach to assessment – Romeo & Juliet QR Code Treasure Hunt at Parklands College (by Anthony Peters)
• March 3 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thursday 6 March 3:30pm ‘10+ steps to getting started with a digital classroom’
• February 28 - Lesson idea #5: Create goals for the year with your students using Glossi
• February 27 - SchoolNet webinar recording from Thurs 20/2 ‘Create an Internet Start Page using Protopage’
• February 26 - Schools, join ENO in the 2014 Treelympics starting 21 March! (Win a trip to Finland!)
• February 25 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thursday 27 February 3:30pm ‘Create an Internet Start page using Protopage
• February 24 - Intel Training benefits schools around South Africa
• February 21 - Lesotho teachers create stories for Matuto™ Literacy for Life (and you can too!)
• February 21 - SchoolNet webinar recording from Thursday Feb 20 at 3:30pm ‘Get to know Knowmia’ (Linda Foulkes)
• February 20 - Out and About & Walk The Talk ICT4RED Modules Training in Cofimvaba
• February 20 - Limpopo TV White Spaces kicks off
• February 19 - Adobe Youth Voices Community Update February 20, 2014
• February 18 - SchoolNet webinar: Getting to know Knowmia -Thursday 20/02 at 3.30pm
• February 17 - Great News! Announcing 2014 Google Summit in Johannesburg in July!
• February 17 - Great News! Announcing the 2014 Google in Education Summit in Johannesburg in July!
• February 14 - Webinar recording for SchoolNet’s webinar–Great web-based sites (or free aplications) for publishing student writing online – Thursday 13/02
• February 13 - Digital Storytelling #1: 10 useful web-based sites for publishing student writing online
• February 12 - Four videos of the 2013 Cape Town Google Summit now available on SchoolNet’s YouTube channel
• February 12 - Four videos of the 2013 Cape Town Google Summit now available
• February 12 - SchoolNet webinar–Great web-based sites (or free applications) for creating and publishing student writing -Thursday 13/02 at 3.30pm
• February 12 - Brescia House in Johannesburg shares their ICT knowledge with others
• February 11 - Android #9: Download and use the Edmodo App for a unique classroom experience
• February 10 - Lesson ideas #4: Introduce your young students to digital citizenship
• February 7 - Webinar recording for SchoolNet’s two part webinar -Tagxedo for Word clouds and Poetry sites you’ll love – Thursday 6/02
• February 6 - Android #8: Get started with Class Dojo–a class motivational tool!
• February 5 - Android #7: Sign up for free cloud storage providers to allow more space on your tablet
• February 4 - SchoolNet’s two part webinar -Tagxedo for Word clouds and Poetry sites that will engage your students–on Thursday 6/02 at 3.30pm
• February 4 - Android #6 Add a blogging platform app to your Android device
• February 3 - WordPress #2: How to create a WordPress blog
• January 31 - WordPress #1 Useful, simple tutorials on how to create a WordPress website
• January 30 - A wonderful opportunity for South African teachers – apply to join our upcoming, free Adobe Youth Voices Programme starting in February
• January 29 - Two videos from the October 2013 Google Summit in Cape Town
• January 28 - Places to find free online resources for the classroom in South Africa…
• January 28 - Android #5: How to delete an Android App from your tablet
• January 27 - Android #4: ColorNote–a great Android app for a busy teacher
• January 24 - Android #3: What is a good, free Office Suite to use on an Android tablet?
• January 23 - SA teachers – get involved in Learning Circles: closing date 29 January 2014
• January 22 - Try creating word clouds in your lessons using Tagxedo
• January 20 - SA teachers – join in the ENO Climate Change Skype sessions and campaign week events 10-14 Feb!
• January 17 - Teaching methodologies #1: Implementing the Learning Station concept in your lessons
• January 16 - SchoolNet in top 3% of world SlideShare viewings 2013
• January 16 - SlideShare has been sending out impressive stats… SchoolNet in top 3% of viewings 2013
• January 15 - Android tablets #2:Scan and create QR codes using your Android tablet
• January 15 - Android tablets #1: Get to know the version of your Android Operating System (OS)
• January 14 - QR codes #4: Create QR codes using a Google Drive spreadsheet!
• January 13 - QR Codes #3: QR Codes in the classroom – gleanings from others
• January 9 - QR codes #2: How to create or generate a QR code on any device
• January 8 - Why not consider applying for the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders?
• January 6 - QR Codes #1: How to read a QR code using different devices

2013

• December 13 - Lesson idea #5: Make a PowerPoint brochure…
• December 10 - Lesson ideas #4: Use Popplet for a mindmapping task in the classroom
• December 4 - Report back on a most enjoyable TeachMeet at Stirling Primary in East London
• December 3 - SA Blog Awards… please consider voting for us before December 12th
• December 3 - Looking for professional development opportunities over the holidays?
• December 2 - Why not create an infographic this holiday?
• December 2 - Making the most of Limpopo TV White Spaces
• December 2 - Intel celebrates kids in Diepsloot West
• December 2 - North West Department of Education initiates innovative tablet project
• December 2 - A dream come true for Zamuthule Primary School – Intel’s Getting Started Training
• November 29 - Digital storytelling– Have you tried using Zooburst?
• November 29 - SchoolNet webinar recording from Thursday 28 November 3:30pm ‘Edflipping videos into your classroom’ (Linda Foulkes)
• November 28 - Writing poetry, stories or newspapers with ReadWriteThink.org –10 great Interactives for your students to use
• November 27 - How much do you know about the wonderful ReadWriteThink website?
• November 25 - Lesson ideas #3: Use PowerPoint to make a 3D museum to present a task (Gr 5-7)
• November 25 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thursday 28 November at 3:30pm ‘Edflipping videos into your lessons’
• November 25 - Lesson ideas #2: Use PowerPoint to make an animation for learning about weather Grade 3
• November 22 - SchoolNet webinar recording from Thursday 22 November 3:30pm ‘An introduction to ebooks’ (Malcolm Seegers)
• November 21 - Getting started with setting up a Google Apps domain at your school
• November 21 - Twitter story #3 – An introduction to 3X3Links
• November 19 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thursday 21 November at 3:30pm ‘An introduction to ebooks’
• November 19 - Update on the exciting African Storybook Project…
• November 18 - Eastern Cape Teachers enjoyed the ICT4RED ‘Fun with Tablets’ workshop on 2 November 2013
• November 18 - SchoolNet webinar recording from Thursday 14 November 3:30pm ‘Symbaloo–a great classroom tool for all age groups’
• November 15 - Microsoft Innovative Expert Teachers and Schools in South Africa for 2013 have been selected…
• November 15 - Collaboration continues at yet another successful Elkanah House TeachMeet on 8 November
• November 13 - Game-based learning at a local South African School…
• November 12 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thursday 14 November at 3:30pm ‘Symbaloo-a great classroom tool for all age groups’
• November 11 - Intel launches its Explore and Learn Marketplace – great news for education in South Africa!
• November 11 - SchoolNet webinar recording from Thursday 7 November 3:30pm ‘Using Mind Mapping software in all subjects’ (Dr Ron Beyers)
• November 7 - The 1 Generous Thing Mobile Providers Could Do To Help Kids All Over The World–a plea from SA learners
• November 6 - Vodacom SA hosts Mobile workshop for National ICT Centre managers
• November 6 - Four South African educators to attend Google Teacher Academies (London and Stockholm) in December!
• November 5 - Have you tried using the webtools EMAZE or ANIMOTO?
• November 4 - SchoolNet webinar recording from Thursday 31st October 3:30pm ‘7 more unexpected (and GREAT!) ways to use PowerPoint in your classroom’
• November 4 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thursday 7 November at 3:30pm ‘Using Mind Mapping Software in all subjects (Dr Ron Beyers)
• November 1 - Twitter Story #2: So did you attend the latest TeachTWEET?
• October 31 - Inspirational video for teachers – The Power of Thank You!
• October 30 - Twitter story #1 – the Five Minute Lesson Plan from @TeacherToolkit
• October 30 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thursday 31October at 3:30pm ‘Five more unexpected (and GREAT!) ways to use PowerPoint in your classroom
• October 29 - TeachMeet at Elkanah House in Cape Town this Saturday 2nd November.
• October 28 - Ten takeaways from the African Storybook Project Colloquium in Stellenbosch recently
• October 28 - How Brescia House School is using Office 365 – and how your school can sign up
• October 28 - Vodacom Centres soon to introduce TeachMeets
• October 25 - Intel supports Vodacom ICT Centres
• October 24 - Lesson Ideas #1: A lesson idea on using VideoNot.es to summarise online videos
• October 24 - SchoolNet webinar recording from Thursday 24th October 3:30pm ‘Take note of Videonot.es’
• October 24 - Get Qurious – try out Edge Campus’s Qurio
• October 24 - Join iEARN at the 2013 online Global Education Conference and submit a presentation
• October 24 - Nokia launches free Maths service to Grades 10-12
• October 24 - Microsoft invites you to join their Microsoft PIL Trainer professional development programme
• October 23 - Intel promotes entrepreneurship programme for women and girls
• October 22 - SchoolNet webinar on Thursday 24th 3:30pm 'Take note of Videonot.es
• October 20 - A close look at introducing project-based learning into your classroom in 7 steps. Try it!
• October 20 - A most inspiring visit to Somerset House Primary in Somerset West
• October 20 - SchoolNet Webinar Recording from Tues 15th Oct at 3:30pm ‘Use Padlet and Linoit for collecting student responses’
• October 17 - Ideas for using Linoit (sticky notes online) in your classroom
• October 14 - SchoolNet Webinar on Tuesday 15th October at 3:30pm ‘Use Padlet and Linoit for collecting student responses’
• October 12 - Ten takeaways from the South African Google in Ed Summit held in Cape Town recently
• October 12 - Judi Francisco’s amazing Grade 6 blended/flipped classroom project at Micklefield Primary
• October 11 - Introduce your students to Google Chrome…
• October 10 - Three TeachMeets taking place in South Africa soon!
• October 9 - Try using this very useful tool, Padlet, to collect student responses
• October 8 - Partners in Learning School Research Now Live on PILN
• October 4 - Wonderful Symbaloo mixes to share with your Foundation Phase Learners
• October 1 - South African Teachers say the Google in Ed SA Summit was AWESOME!
• September 27 - Apply to become a Microsoft Innovative Educator: Expert–closing date 30 September 2013
• September 27 - Have you tried Obami – an internationally recognised, award-winning, social learning management system?
• September 26 - South African Teachers say Google in Education South Africa Summit was “AWESOME!”
• September 26 - A wonderful infographic on student workflow using Google Drive
• September 25 - Teachers – Ideas of what to do during the September break
• September 23 - Update on this week’s Google Summit to be held at Parklands College on 26th and 27th September
• September 23 - 7 days left to complete your Microsoft Expert Educator Application! (Closing date 30/09/2013)
• September 23 - Calling South African teachers – apply to join our exciting, free Adobe Youth Voices Programme
• September 22 - Thembelihle Primary School embraces Intel’s ‘Getting Started’ Training
• September 22 - Intel Supports our Free State Principals with ICT training
• September 20 - Of blogs and blogging–a guest post from Elkanah House Senior Primary School
• September 20 - Applications for Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts close on 30 September 2013
• September 18 - Download any web video as an MP3 or an MP4!
• September 18 - Global STEMx Education Conference starts on Thursday 19th – all online
• September 17 - Google Summit Buddy Registration offer, optional Pre-Summit workshop and more…
• September 16 - SchoolNet webinar recording (12/09/2013) ‘Let’s create a Learnist Board’ (by Fiona Beal)
• September 16 - Schedule your emails using Boomerang for Gmail
• September 13 - Chrome extensions #3: What is a credible webpage? Let Easybib help you decide!
• September 11 - Learning Gains in Cofimvaba
• September 11 - SchoolNet Webinar on Thursday 12th at 3:30pm ‘Have you discovered Learnist boards? Try creating one…’
• September 11 - Introduce your class to Edmodo – a great Learning Management System
• September 10 - The Google in Education K-12 summit and an optional pre-summit one day workshop are taking place this month. Join us!
• September 10 - Elkanah Superstars return from the Microsoft Office Specialist Worldwide Competition held in Washington
• August 23 - Webinar recording: Mindmapping with iPads and other devices (by Carolyn Bruton)
• August 21 - SchoolNet Webinar on Mindmapping – Thursday at 3:30pm and again at 6:00pm. Join us!
• August 21 - Apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
• August 21 - SchoolNet attends the Intel® Oxford Curriculum Roundtable in the UK – July 2013
• August 21 - The Google Summit–Pre-Conference workshop information now available
• August 20 - SchoolNet conducts ICT4RED Teacher Professional Development in Queenstown
• August 20 - Thembelihle Primary School undergoes Intel’s Getting Started Training
• August 20 - Intel® Teach Elements sponsored to Ekukhanyeni High School
• August 20 - Ugie Schools Get Started with Intel® Teach
• August 20 - Pinetown Vodacom ICT Resource Centre and Cisco Training have a great influence in Zamokuhle Buthelezi’s Life
• August 20 - We invite SA teachers to participate in our Adobe Youth Voices programme – free and exciting!
• August 5 - Have you registered for the Google summit at Parklands College on 26th and 27th September?
• July 31 - SchoolNet webinar today POSTPONED ‘Mindmapping using iPads and other devices’ (Carolyn Bruton)
• July 31 - Google #26: Read&Write with Google Docs-a useful Chrome extension for students
• July 30 - Webinar recording ‘Changing seats: quiz creation and game coding to activate pupils (24/07/2013)
• July 30 - Webinar recording ‘Changing seats: quiz creation and game coding to activate pupils (24/07/2013)
• July 29 - Free Virtual School Chemistry Resources for you
• July 29 - Gleanings from ISTE #2: Microsoft at ISTE 2013
• July 24 - Early bird rate for Google Summit in Cape Town closes in one week – have you registered yet?
• July 23 - Join our SchoolNet webinar on Weds 3.30 on quiz creation in PowerPoint and simple game coding in Kodu – Bram Faems.
• July 23 - Teacher selected to accompany the African Storybook Project team to Nairobi!
• July 18 - Webinar recording ‘Spice up your classroom with Games’ (17/07/2013)
• July 16 - Intel’s Promotes an Inclusive Society – MC Kharbai School for the Deaf
• July 16 - SchoolNet continues the Journey with tablets at Lakeview Full Comprehensive Primary
• July 16 - SchoolNet Conference 2013: Resources from the Virtual School
• July 16 - Cofimvaba ICT4RD Project graduation ceremony
• July 16 - An Exciting Pedagogical Opportunity for 11 schools in Cofimvaba
• July 15 - Two international speakers on our next two Microsoft webinars on using Games in Education
• July 15 - Gleanings from ISTE 2013 #1: What exactly is ISTE?
• July 12 - A report back on the TeachMeet at Elkanah House on 8th June (from Linda Foulkes)
• July 11 - SchoolNet Conference 2013 – Powerful Professional Development For Sure!
• July 11 - Calling for presenters at the Google Summit in Cape Town – a great incentive involved!
• July 10 - The Google Summit hosted by SchoolNet and Parklands is coming up soon. Have you registered?
• June 28 - Conference blog
• June 20 - Webinar recording: Inspiring gaming projects created by teachers (20/06/2013)
• June 19 - Webinar recording: Even MORE uses of PowerPoint (19/06/2013)
• June 18 - Tune into our SchoolNet webinars this week “Even MORE uses of Powerpoint’ and ‘Inspiring Educational Gaming projects’
• June 13 - Creative Writing #14: Have you explored using Kerpoof for digital storytelling?
• June 13 - Webinar recording from 12 June 2013 ‘Did you know that PowerPoint can do all this?’
• June 12 - Tune into our webinar today Weds 12th–‘Did you know PowerPoint could do all this?’
• June 11 - Google #25 Create video notes when watching YouTube videos
• June 10 - You are invited to a ToolTeach in Cape Town on Thursday 13 June from 4pm–5:30pm
• June 10 - Have you discovered Learnist boards? Try creating one…
• June 6 - Google #24: A great feature in Blogger – Schedule your blogpost
• June 6 - Creative Writing #13: An African Storybook Project Report back from Stirling Primary in East London
• June 4 - Google #23: New additions to Google Hangouts– including an icon to take snapshots of the group!
• June 4 - Creative Writing #12: An African Storybook Project report back from Princess Primary School in Roodepoort
• June 4 - Creative Writing #11:An African Storybook project report back from Karin Horne
• June 3 - How to create a video about your Learning Activity for the SA and Lesotho Global Forum
• May 30 - Creative Writing #10: An African Storybook Project report back from The Rock Academy…
• May 30 - Webinar recording from 29/05/2013 – Uploading a Learning Activity to the Partners in Learning Network
• May 27 - Microsoft webinar on Weds at 3:30 – especially relevant to those who are entering the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert competition
• May 27 - Creative Writing #9: How are teachers going about writing stories with their classes for the African Storybook Project? Here is one example from Laerskool Heledekruin…
• May 27 - Creative Writing #8: Try using Storybird with its beautiful art for inspired writing sessions
• May 23 - Webinar recording from 22/05/2013 – Navigating the Partners in Learning Network
• May 23 - There’s still time to submit a story suitable for a Grade 3 reader for the African Storybook project. Join us!
• May 22 - Put your school in the spotlight! Apply to be a Microsoft Innovative School
• May 22 - Join the TeachMeet at Elkanah House in Cape Town Saturday 8th June.
• May 22 - Calling all innovative teachers! Apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator: Expert
• May 21 - Why not tune into our two Microsoft Partners in Learning short webinars on Weds 22nd and Weds 29th May
• May 17 - Creative Writing #7: Use YouTube stories to inspire your class to write…
• May 16 - SchoolNet Conference Report
• May 15 - Have you booked for the Inspired Teachers’ Conference in Johannesburg on 31st May?
• May 15 - Creative writing #6: Have you explored using Little Bird Tales for writing?
• May 14 - Four resource sites every South African teacher should join
• May 9 - Webinar recording: How to create and publish digital media online (09/05/2013)
• May 9 - Google #22 Discover the potential of YouTube to motivate you as a teacher
• May 8 - Join a free Western Cape Innovation workshop on Sat 11th or Sat 18th May
• May 4 - Successful One Day Conference
• May 3 - Webinar recording: Add your story to PowerPoint and illustrate it (03/05/2013)
• May 3 - A Google in Education Summit in SA–hosted by SchoolNet and Parklands College! Join us!
• April 29 - You don’t want to miss our SchoolNet conference early bird registration fee – three international speakers
• April 26 - 30 days of writing #5: What is Creative Commons Licensing?
• April 25 - Webinar recording: It’s time to write our stories (25/04/2013)
• April 22 - 30 days of writing #4: Have you spoken to your students about Online Safety/Digital Citizenship?
• April 18 - 30 Days of Writing #3: A prompt a day from Plinky.com
• April 17 - Webinar recording: how do I add a free license to my digital writing? (17/04/2013)
• April 12 - The African Storybook Project downloadable brochure
• April 11 - Report back on the East London TeachMeet 12th March
• April 11 - Join one of the Microsoft Innovation Workshops in April and May
• April 10 - 26,144 visitors and 138,737 page views. Yay!
• April 9 - More about the African Storybook project and the free online course starting on 15th April. Please join us…
• April 9 - You are invited to participate in SchoolNet’s ‘Intel Teach One Day Conference at Maritzburg College’ on Saturday 13th April
• April 8 - SchoolNet, Intel and the SKA project
• April 8 - Have you seen what is on offer on the Partners in Learning Network? We invite you to join….
• April 8 - SchoolNet offering training and support to Vodacom ICT Resource Centres
• April 8 - SchoolNet at the ‘Sunward Park High School goes digital’ launch
• April 4 - Google #21: Have you see the new #G+eduhangout site? Take a look…
• April 3 - Why not try using Tall Tweets for tweets longer than 140 characters?
• April 2 - Entries for Microsoft’s Partners in Learning Forum are now open
• March 28 - Google #20: Six useful ‘Google in the classroom’ posts
• March 25 - Webinar recording: So how does a Google hangout work? (25/03/2013)
• March 25 - An exciting, free digital storytelling course and writing opportunity for South African educators. Please sign up…
• March 22 - 30 days of writing ideas #3: A request to share a true story based on Internet-sharing from Alan Levine
• March 18 - 30 Days of writing #2: Get your students writing for 60 seconds with oneword.com
• March 15 - Get started with Twitter – a must for every teacher
• March 14 - Join the Partners in Learning Network at www.pil_network.com
• March 14 - Web Tools #30: Add speech bubbles to a photo online and then download the photo
• March 13 - SchoolNetSA at the National Teachers Awards
• March 13 - Intel sponsors professional development for teachers at Thembelihle Primary
• March 11 - 30 days of Writing #1: Welcome to the African Storybook project
• March 11 - Upcoming March and April TeachMeets around the country
• March 11 - Join us for the rest of SchoolNet’s March webinars
• March 11 - Google #19: Google glasses? This is INCREDIBLE technology!
• March 11 - Google #18: Create multiple browsers using Google Chrome
• March 10 - Intel® helps Inqolayolwazi Primary School Get Started
• March 8 - The wonders of Skype in connecting classes in Seattle in the USA and Hillcrest in South Africa
• March 8 - 23,327 visitors and 144,572 page views! Yay!
• March 6 - Google #17: Webinar recording ‘Let’s explore Google Chrome and its extensions’
• March 5 - Webinar recording: Let’s explore Google Chrome and its extensions (05/03/2013)
• March 5 - SchoolNet webinar at 6pm tonight,Tues 4th March, ‘Explore the Chrome browser and its amazing extensions’
• March 4 - Our SchoolNet ‘ICT in the Classroom’ three-day conference is happening in July. Register now!
• March 4 - Brescia House is holding a ‘How I do IT in my classroom’ day on 16 March
• February 28 - SchoolNet Platform Independence
• February 27 - Technology Broadband and Education: Advancing the Education for All Agenda
• February 27 - Calling SA teachers – join SchoolNet at the Intel Teach One Day Conference 13 April in Pietermaritzburg
• February 26 - Unicef’s FREE World Education Games are about to start 5-7 March…hurry…hurry!
• February 25 - 22000 visitors! 119,000 pageviews! Yay!
• February 25 - UtellStory looks like an amazing digital storytelling application
• February 25 - More inspiration: ‘Here’s to the crazy ones–think different’
• February 22 - Join the PIL Network – and enter their amazing competition…
• February 21 - What seems obvious to you may be AMAZING to others! Keep sharing…
• February 19 - A SchoolNet free online course to be run during March 2013. Why not participate?
• February 19 - SchoolNet’s 2013 free webinar season is about to begin in March
• February 16 - TeachMeet season has started in South Africa
• February 16 - Display your curated Scoop.its as attractive widgets on your blog or website
• February 14 - TeachMeet at Somerset House on Weds 13th Feb–an inspiring evening
• February 13 - Inspire your students to write the right stuff – a TeachMeet presentation
• February 5 - Have you noticed SchoolNet SA’s new logo?
• February 1 - Teachers, ever wondered what takes place at Microsoft’s Partners in Learning Global Forum?
• January 30 - Google #16: Convert your blog to an editable file on your computer!
• January 29 - Apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert by 30 September 2013
• January 24 - Interested in creating media with your students? Why not enter this amazing competition
• January 22 - More story starter sites to inspire your students to write
• January 21 - South African teachers – a great opportunity with Adobe Youth Voices that you cannot miss!
• January 18 - Have you started with a blog yet? It’s definitely worth it!
• January 16 - Why not turn your tweets into a digital newspaper!
• January 15 - #15: Using Google Docs & Drive to do your planning
• January 15 - Yay! 19 000 visitors!
• January 14 - Invitation to i*EARN Learning Circles
• January 14 - Two SchoolNet Premium Members Become Global Lead Teachers
• January 14 - Have you considered joining a Learning Circle to connect with global peers?
• January 10 - Get to know Symbaloo as a bookmarking or curation tool
• January 8 - 30 Days of Web Tools #29: Index…using Symbaloo
• January 8 - Two South African teachers highlighted in the Global Classroom Project awards
• January 7 - Why not consider a ‘Mystery Skype’ session with your class this year?