30 December 2015

Hack the Classroom

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Are you looking to be more innovative? Creative? Disruptive?
Microsoft’s Hack the Classroom is a free digital event for educators and
school leaders designed to give you insight into the latest trends in education.
Come learn from education thought leaders, innovative classroom educators,
and students who are changing education by empowering their students
and peers to navigate and evolve their own learning and teaching practices using technology.

We’re bringing inspiring “education hackers” to you to spark a two-way dialogue;
hear their story and ask them questions through live Q&A!
Bring your best practices, connect with peers, and empower your students.
Take a step towards transforming your classroom and join us to hear about successful
teaching practices that have disrupted the education space to improve student outcomes.
Don’t miss it!

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Record in OneNote to Provide Student Audio Feedback

How cool is this?

Excellent!!

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28 December 2015

Optical Illusions

The science of optical illusions.

Very cool!!

The ultimate guide to note taking in class infographic

There are some really great facts in here.

The one that says you forget 60% after 9 hours if you do not revise....

I wonder how this would change depending on the technology that was used....

24 December 2015

Warren Sparrow - onderwyser v d Kaap wat n groot prestasie behaal het

RENSKE JACOBS | Producer/Presenter: RSG

Warren Sparrow - onderwyser v d Kaap wat n groot prestasie behaal het -

RSG - 5h10

Click here to listen to the audio

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Sway Pro Tips - Microsoft Sway Tutorials

Looking to create an even richer Sway? This video explores the different

ways you can control how images are displayed including slideshows,

stacks, comparison, and focus points. Also covered is using animated

GIFs and embeddable content from around the web including maps,

Sketchfab 3D content, and Office documents.

Excellent!!

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23 December 2015

Warren Sparrow 2016 The Global Teacher Prize Top 50 finalist

I would like to thank The Global Teachers Prize, as well as the

Varkey Foundation for a great number of things...

Firstly for coming up with this great concept and raising the respect of teachers

around the world,

Thank you Sunny Varkey for your vision and dedication.

For me personally, I hope that this places a spotlight on technology

and integration of ICT in classrooms,

To all teachers, Thank you for your hard work, dedication, passion and making a

difference in the lives of children everywhere around the world!

Lastly, to all the top 50 finalists, good luck!

#TeachersMatter @TeacherPrize @VarkeyFdn

- If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means "first Attempt In Learning"

- End is not the end, if fact E.N.D. means "Effort Never Dies"

- If you get No as an answer, remember N.O. means "Next Opportunity".

So Let's be positive. "

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam of feel LIFE”

21 December 2015

techcentral A Cape Town teacher ...shortlisted for the Global Teacher of the Year Award.

techcentral

A Cape Town teacher ...
shortlisted for the Global Teacher of the Year Award.

Just been told about this article in Techcentral.

Click here to read the entire article

#TeachersMatter @TeacherPrize

16 December 2015

2016 National Education Technology Plan (NETP)

The National Education Technology Plan is the flagship educational

technology policy document for the United States.

The 2016 Plan, Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the

Role of Technology in Education, articulates a vision of equity,

active use, and collaborative leadership to make everywhere,

all-the-time learning possible.

While acknowledging the continuing need to provide greater equity of

access to technology itself, the plan goes further to call upon all involved

in American education to ensure equity of access to transformational learning

experiences enabled by technology.

The principles and examples provided in this document align to the

Innovative Technology Expands Children’s Horizons (ITECH)

program as authorized by Congress in December 2015

through the Every Child Achieves Act.

This is really great!

After reading it I realised that this could be used or adapted in almost any country.

Definitely worth a read!

Click here to download the document

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SABC Interview Video

I am always amazed at how long it takes to do a media interview.....

Hope you enjoy the end result!!

Many thanks @TeacherPrize

#‎TeachersMatter‬

News 24 Cape Town teacher on global award shortlist

This was the article in today's paper.

Click here for full article

Click here for the full mobile article

#TeachersMatter @TeacherPrize,

15 December 2015

SABC Interview

Had a really good interview with SABC (our National television)

and my nomination for the Global Teacher's Prize.

Click here to read the article.

As soon as I get the video, I will embed.

Thank you Global Teachers Prize

#TeachersMatter @TeacherPrize,

14 December 2015

MEC Debbie Schäfer congratulates Warren Sparrow, listed as one of world’s top 50 teachers

MEC Debbie Schäfer congratulates Western Cape Teacher,

Warren Sparrow, listed as one of world’s top 50 teachers

Click here to read the full article

#‎TeachersMatter‬ @TeacherPrize

Global Teacher Prize

I feel so honoured to have made the top 50 finalists!!

Thank you Sunny Varkey, Founder of the Global Teacher Prize,

for this magnificent idea that helps raise the respect of teachers all around the world.

#‎TeachersMatter‬ @TeacherPrize

Minecraft Diggy Diggy Hole

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12 December 2015

"Thank You!" - A Minecraft Parody

My daughters were the first ones to show me all the new minecraft

videos that are out there.

I really loved this one!!

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