Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert entries in South Africa are extended to 24 October
Submitted by Megan Rademeyer
The entries for the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert were meant to close on 15 Oct – but we are still accepting entries submitted up to 24 Oct. Teachers can look at the 2014 South Africa and Lesotho Microsoft Innovative Educator Program for more information and to fill out the online entry form. http://www.pil-network.com/Discussion/488ae828-fa68-4ef5-83a0-faa249c866c4
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Submitted by Fiona Beal
Book Creator has to be one of my favourite iPad apps. So when it was released as an ANDROID app as well I was absolutely thrilled! This is an app that is a must in every mobile device classroom. It allows creativity and collaboration. You can use text, video, photos, camera, sound, video camera and imported video. I have been researching some of the ways Book Creator can be used in the classroom and in this post I will outline them.
With this Android app you can publish...
This is a message from Google about a workshop that would interest CAT and IT teachers living in the proximity of Joburg, as well as other teachers who are interested in this topic.
Pilot – Johannesburg, South Africa
Date: October 25th, 2014
Context
The project scoped for one of our team interns this past summer was around researching and creating Computer Science (CS) resources that would be of value in order to get middle school CS teachers to the next level in teaching these s...
Are you a CAT or IT teacher in Gauteng? Are you are teacher who is just interested in Information technology? Google needs you to review teaching resources for Computer Science at a workshop in Johannesburg next week on 25th October. (Unfortunately no flights can be reimbursed)
Google interns have been working on computer science resources for learners aged between 11-15 years and would like to get feedback on the resources from a varied sample of 20 teachers from across the world. Google would like...
Calling South African teachers using iPads in class. This is a message SchoolNet received from Adobe Youth Voices yesterday to pass on to you:
”We have a fantastic opportunity to have students help create sample videos for the new Adobe Premiere Clip app. The videos will be features as examples to all who use the app. Attached are three types of templates – family dish, video letter, and share a talent. (Download these at this link – Adobe Premier Clip template types).
It would ...
The Microsoft in Education Global Forum is taking place in Redmond, Washington in March 2015. If you think you’ve got what it takes to be recognised as a Microsoft Innovative Educator, join the Microsoft Educator Network and upload a learning activity that demonstrates how you are using 21st century teaching practices in your classroom by 24 October 2014
Microsoft believes that technology alone cannot build 21st century skills for students. Technology is an accelerator, but alone it does not enable...
This is a guest post from Tiaan Lotter (@MrLotter), a Google Certified Teacher from South Africa. Tiaan is a very innovative Afrikaans teacher from Parklands College and he frequently presents at conferences around South Africa. Visit his website at . In a previous guest post Tiaan shared about his experience at the Google Teacher Academy in London. Thanks for the great sharing Tiaan and Parklands College.
Google Apps…
Google Apps for Education (GAFE) has been around for a whi...
This is a message for your Nokia Mobile Maths students – to remind them of the upcoming competition next month. Here are the details:
If your students log in to your Nokia Mobile Maths account at https://momaths.nokia.com and open the section called NEWS they will see mention of a great competition that starts on 3rd November 2014. Microsoft and MTN bring them this competition in the form of a Maths challenge. It is only for one week, from the 3rd – 9th November. Below you will see this first...
This looks AMAZING especially if you are interested in finding out more about how to use Google in your classroom.
“Dear Administrators, IT Leaders, Academic Heads of Schools, Universities, FET and TVET Colleges
You are invited to attend one of our Innovation Tours in either East London or Cape Town in October 2014! It is a one-day event where we will share ideas about Google for Education from both the technical and academic points of view. Our GEG Team would also be available to discuss pro...
Will your Grade 10 – 12 Maths students be using the free Nokia Mobile Maths programme to revise their Maths during these October school holidays? From home? https://momaths.nokia.com/za
If not this service is really worth looking into. The Nokia mobile mathematics service provides learners and teachers access to interactive mathematics learning materials using a mobile delivery platform combined with a social media application for peer-to-peer support. They can work individually or in groups.
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