TeachMeets are a great way to be exposed to new webtools that other teachers are using successfully in their classrooms. We keep a record of these on the TeachMeet South Africa wiki http://teachmeet-southafrica.wikispaces.com/. This wiki also gives ideas on how you can start a teachMeet at your school. 

What is a TeachMeet?

A tiny professional development “un-conference” where teachers get together to simply share ideas or lessons using ICT as a tool using different devices. If one cannot attend but would like to share…why not Skype or submit a video which I will present for you.

How long is a TeachMeet?

2 hours is usually a good stretch of time to hold a TeachMeet.

What happens at a TeachMeet?

On sign-up one indicates whether to attend as:

1. Keen Bean – prepare and share a 3 min idea or lesson

2. Enthusiastic Lurker – relax, learn and absorb!

Upcoming TeachMeets

1) East London TeachMeet 15 October 2013

Date: Tuesday 15 October 2013.

Refreshments and networking: 14:30 – 15:00
TeachMeet time: 15:00—17:00
Venue: Stirling Primary, Epsom Road, Stirling, East London
Twitter hashtag: #ELTeachMeet

Note: Sign up for the TeachMeet by Friday 11 October 2013 – Click here,
Contact Claire Dean (claire@stirlingps.co.za)
Sharon Cox (coxs@clarendonprimary.co.za) for any queries.

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2) TeachMeet Durban 16 October 2013

Join this TeachMeet to share ideas and resources and collaborate with other teachers.
Register to join in for a fun filled evening whether you are a Keen Bean or an Enthusiastic Lurker.
Date: 16 October 2013
Venue: St Mary’s DSG Kloof – Creativity Centre
Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Refreshments Tea and coffee will be served and a cash bar will be available.
Twitter hashtag: #TMDurban

Note: For more details visit their Wiki or follow them on Twitter
Contact llocke@stmarysdsg.co.za, sgordon@stmarysdsg.co.za or
mhartmann@ stmarysdsg.co.za for any queries.

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3) Elkanah House on 2nd November 2013

Date: 2 November 2013

Venue: Elkanah House High School Library Resource Centre
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Refreshments Tea and coffee will be served
Twitter hashtag: #elkteachmeet

Note:
Click to sign up HERE or

1. Email teachmeet@elkanah.co.za

2. Visit the TeachMeet website on: http://elkteachmeet.pbworks.com

3. via the Faceboolk event:http://www.facebook.com/events/ 220751634753608/