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EDTechSA: Members only content available now.
In a previous blog I pointed out that EdTechSA members get to be involved in the ‘Learning Conversations with Global Thinkers’ series for free. That is just one benefit to being a member. The EdTechSA website has members only content that at the moment has 3 videos...
Personalised and Self-directed Learning: Alice Keeler
Many people ask me why I am an EdTechSA member and I just point to events such as the 'Learning Conversations with Global Thinkers' series which are free for EdTechSA members or the special Spotlight sessions that are only available to members for a very good price....
Sphero: more than an orb wrapped in polycarbonate.
"Sphero is a kind of spherical robot toy designed by Sphero, previously Orbotix. It is a white orb wrapped in polycarbonate plastic, capable of rolling around, and controlled by a smartphone or tablet. The company also makes the BB-8 toy robot based on the droid from...
Stephen Heppell: World Recognized Leader in Learning, New Media, Technology & Kidby oyster smacks
EdTechSA is proud to count Stephen Heppell as a good friend. He has inspired many SA teachers through his masterclasses, workshops and keynotes at conferences. Stephen is an English educator who specialises in the use of ICT in education and is recognised as one of...
Stephen Heppell
Register - Learning Conversations with Global Thinkers - an evening with Stephen Heppell Stephen’s “eyes on the horizon, feet on the ground” approach, coupled with a vast portfolio of effective large scale projects over three decades, have established him...
Two For One Monday: Self Organising your learning in a connected world and redesigning learning tasks
I love a bargain and you can't beat getting two things for the price of one. This event offers exactly that. It is even more of a bargain if you are an EdTechSA member as it is free for you ($40 for non members). As they said in the 1966 Western Big Hand for the...
Digital Technology Endorsed Officially
The Australian Curriculum: endorsed and improved On Sept 18, 2015 the Education Council endorsed Australian Curriculum in eight learning areas. The Australian Curriculum that was endorsed includes: The revised Foundation – Year 10 Australian Curriculum: English,...
The EdTechSA AGM
The EdTechSA AGM was held on Thursday March 26th. We were fortunate to have Kevin Richardson from Immanuel College, Dr. Trudy Sweeney from Flinders University and Lynne Symons from Mark Oliphant College as our keynote speakers. They provoked a great deal of discussion...
EdTechSA State Conference 2015
Debug Digital Technologies 15 and 16 July Immanuel College 32 Morphett Road Novar Gardens SA 5040 EdTechSA is proud to announce that the annual State Conference will be held on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July at Immanuel College You are invited to join us and be...
EdTech SA Spotlight Sessions
We all know that it is vital to start the year off with a bang. New ideas, new insights and a reinforcement of what you know is quality teaching will certainly do that. Not to mention that the budget still has money in it to enable you to attend. EdTechSA can provide...