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Title |
Presenters |
Interest |
A1 |
How to make the best digital choice for your school
Is your school considering a move to digital? Where do you start?
What are your objectives and outcomes? Do you have the capacity to
deliver? This practical session will give you the tools to make the right
decisions from the outset. |
 |
Marion Smallbones (Director of Efficacy for Schools at Pearson) |
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All |
A2 |
How can technology be used to create engaging reading experiences for boys?
How do we continue to enthuse and engage boys in reading? Join this session
and discover the benefits of a blended approach to reading. |
 |
Karen Simpson
(Learning Resources Director: Primary Schools at Pearson) and Emma Mendes (Teacher at Rivonia Primary School) |
|
Primary & Senior Phase |
A3 |
Research in the Primary School: Real World Tasks for Real World Outcomes (Session A only)
Plagiarism is often cited by teachers and librarians as a critical challenge. But we, as
educators, are usually guilty of assigning tasks that encourage “bad” research
behaviours. This session presents examples of such tasks and strategies for thinking
about research as a “knowledge creation” process. |
 |
Kevin Sherman
(Independent Educational Consultant specializing in innovative teaching strategies) |
|
Primary |
A4 |
Implementing digital learning: What are the key technology considerations?
Implementing digital learning: What are the key technology considerations? From
infrastructure to device selection, appropriate hardware to suitable software, what
are the key considerations when making the move to a digital learning
environment? Join this panel discussion with schools that have gone through the
process to learn more.
|
 |
 |
Kobus van Wyk |
Anthony Egbers |
 |
 |
Karen Stadler |
Enoch Tonga |
Chairman: Kobus van Wyk (Khanya). Panel: Anthony Egbers (Dainfern College), Karen de Stadler (Elkanah House), Enoch Tonga (Sunwood Park High), Helen Unwin (The Grove) |
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All |
A5 |
Technology-enhanced learning: transforming the classroom experience
Become a learner in a technology enabled classroom and
see how various technologies can be utilised to transform
the learning experience.
|
 |
 |
Fiona Beal |
Maggie Verster |
 |
Fiona Beal (ICT Integrator with SchoolNet), Maggie Verster (CSIR/Meraka), Robyn Clark Rajab
(Lecturer at Wits) |
Robyn Clark Rajab |
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All |
A6 |
Workshop: Advanced Google Search (Session B only)
Google makes it simple to find the information you need, but there are
strategies for locating higher quality sources more efficiently. Learn the
basics of predictive search, advanced search features, and filters to search
like you’ve never searched before. |
 |
Kevin Sherman
(Independent Educational Consultant specializing in innovative teaching strategies) |
|
All |
A7 |
How to effectively teach using tablets and digital content in the classroom
Hands on teacher training workshop with practical tips and tricks on how to plan,
prepare and source digital content for effective use in the classroom. |
 |
Jane MacKenzie-Hoskyn - lead ICT Integrator at Parklands College, and Apple Distinguished Educator (one of only three Apple Distinguished Educators in Africa) |
|
All |
A8 |
The Flipped Classroom: how to apply this model in your school.
Join this session and become a learner in a flipped classroom
environment. Learn how this global education trend will impact on the
future role of the teacher and how your school can be ahead of the curve. |
 |
 |
Nicole Masureik |
Judi Fanscisco |
Nicole Masureik (Maths Teacher and Tech Manager at Pinelands High) & Judi Fanscisco (Micklefield) |
|
All |
A9a |
Using gaming to engage and stimulate boys – in action
Another hot educational trend in action! Come and play with us and see how gaming is fast
becoming a viable option for engaging boys and improving learner outcomes.
|
 |
Maritza Van Den
Heuvel (Innovation Lab
Director at Pearson)
|
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Primary |
A9b |
Using gaming to engage and stimulate boys – in action
Another hot educational trend in action! Come and play with us and see how gaming is fast
becoming a viable option for engaging boys and improving learner outcomes. |
 |
Steven Rybicki
(UCT student and "gaming for learning" enthusiast) |
|
Secondary |
A10 |
How to use data to inform instruction
Learning analytics is hardly new. What is new, however, is the rise in
quantity and quality of data being captured as learners engage in learning
processes. As a consequence of better and more data, analytics have
gained attention in education. Join Bailey Thomson and Dee Moodley from
Spark Schools as they share how they use data in their model.
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 |
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Bailey Thomson |
Dee Moodley |
Bailey Thomson and Dee Moodley
(Spark Schools) |
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All |