Omshani Naidoo is SchoolNet SA’s new Executive Director
Congratulations to Omashani Naidoo on her recent appointment as SchoolNet SA’s Executive Director. Omashani has been an integral part of SchoolNet for the past twelve years and we wish her well in her new role. We have faith that Omashani will continue to build on the successes and history of SchoolNet SA, taking on new challenges and adding her own flair to the organisation. SchoolNet SA’s outgoing Executive Director, Janet Thomson, will remain part of the SchoolNet SA family as a member of the Boar...Read more
The ISPA SuperTeachers Competition, which is managed by the Digital Education Institute (DEI), is one of the longest-running annual competitions celebrating South African teachers who are using technology to enhance education.
According to project manager Milford Malunga at DEI, “The ISPA SuperTeacher of the Year Awards are well-respected in education circles, both for their longevity and for the huge role they have played in encouraging teachers to pioneer ICT.”
The SuperTeachers competition offer...
Certiport, Microsoft and Netlearn are offering an opportunity for learners who are Microsoft Office whizzes to represent South Africa at the Certiport Office Specialist World Championship.
What is this competition about?
This global competition tests students’ skills on Microsoft Office applications. The learners with the highest exam scores and the lowest exam-taking times in the national competition will be invited to represent their country and compete at the World Championships.
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In October 2018, the old Gauteng Online computer room at New Nation School in Vrededorp, Gauteng was equipped with Windows 10 laptops by Microsoft Philanthropies as part of a larger programme of support provided to the school by the Trevor Noah Foundation. SchoolNet SA has conducted the ‘Change Leadership for Technology Integration’ course for school leaders and the ‘Microsoft in the Education’ course for educators at the school and has also provided some onsite coaching and suppo...
In the first term of 2018, teachers from New Nation School in Vrededorp, Gauteng, enjoyed five afternoon workshop sessions on using a range of digital tools in the classroom. These workshops were sponsored by Microsoft Philanthropies in order to help staff to use technology as a catalyst for change at a school that largely provides education to orphans and vulnerable children.
Below is a summary of what was covered at the workshops with links to some of the resources that other teachers may w...
Ms Kim Ranwell of Herbert Hurd Primary School in Port Elizabeth, recently placed third in the 19th National Teaching Awards ‘Excellence in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning’ category.
Along with teachers who placed first and second, Ranwell won a SchoolNet SA SACE accredited professional development course of her choice for herself and her colleagues as well as a sponsorship to attend the SchoolNet SA Digital Learning Conference, taking place in North West province in June 2019.
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On Saturday 30 March 2018 Microsoft and HP will be hosting Teaching Teachers workshops – one in Pretoria and one in Edenvale. The workshops will be presented by SchoolNet SA facilitators and will focus on OneNote and how it can be used as an educational tool and features of PowerPoint that can be used to flip your classroom.
The workshops will follow the same format:
8:00 – 9:00 – Arrival, registration and getting connected
9:00 – 10:00 – Training
10:00 – 11:00 R...
Mr Tshegofatso Matjila of Botsalano Primary School situated in Kagisano Molopo, North West recently placed second in the “Excellence in Technology-Enhanced Education” category of the 19th National Teaching Awards. The teachers placed first, second and third in this category each receive a SchoolNet South African Council for Educator’s (SACE) accredited professional development course of their choice for themselves and colleagues at their respective schools. Matjila, as well as the two...
Mr Linford Molaodi of Masemola High School in Marogoe Masemola, Limpopo recently won the ‘Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning Award’ at the 2019 National Teaching Awards.
In addition to winning a brand new car, a range of technology devices, a Legacy Hotel holiday break and R 10 000 in cash, SchoolNet SA was pleased to award Moladi with a SACE professional development workshop of his choice for himself and his colleagues, as well as a sponsored opportunity to attend the SchoolNe...
On Saturday 16 February 2019 the Department of Basic Education honored teachers who are doing exemplary work at the 19th National Teaching Awards at a celebration held at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Whilst we commend and celebrate the achievements of extraordinary teachers in a range of categories, SchoolNet SA is especially proud to support the Excellence in Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning category. SchoolNet believes in improving existing pedagogies by providing innovative classro...
