When the Principal is also a C.A.T. teacher

Well done.

When the Principal is also a C.A.T. teacher: An information staff meeting when the Principal is informed of some very bad news.

First Year Student Guide

This was also a topic that was discussed at a meeting earlier today 19 August 2016. See my previous Blog:

"Teaching the student, rather than just teaching the content"

Well here (underneath) is the link to the complete guide for first year students. This is to assist you in your decision to go and study after school. 

First Year Student Guide

Please make use of this and also give it to someone who might consider to study future in the future. 

"Teaching the student, rather than just teaching the content"

I had the privilege to visit the CPUT Bellville campus today - 19 August 2016, to be part of a group discussion about "Teaching the student, rather than just teaching the content"

 Dr Virginia Lee was our host for this session.

Thank You Guys

Today I started my day with a high! I just purchased a piece of land/lot at my Teaching Practice school, meaning I fell my butt off. How clever can you be, if you forgot the last step down the stairs. I'm my laptop and I are fine but my ego is shattered. This all happen when I was addressing learners for not being in class. 

This happened in slow motion, the journey to my knees took forever, but it was like Flash and the learners were there to support me. Thank you gentlemen, I don’t know if I must appreciate the help or feel embarrass that they witnessed my stupidity. Whahahahaha. All is well and i needed a good laugh. 

Starting with real lessons today and looking forward to it. Will keep you updated 

What did you do for Mandela day?

WHAT IS MANDELA DAY?

I have copied this information for http://www.mandeladay.com/ 

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” – Nelson Mandela 

Nelson Mandela International Day was launched in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s birthday on 18 July, 2009 via unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly. 

It was inspired by a call Nelson Mandela made a year earlier, for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world’s social injustices when he said that “it is in your hands now”. 

It is more than a celebration of Madiba’s life and legacy. It is a global movement to honour his life’s work and act to change the world for the better.

WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING TO COMMEMORATE THE DAY

Teaching Practice Part 2

This is "The night before" the big day. Tomorrow I will be embarking on my second teaching practice exploration. I am so excited yet so freaking scared. New school, new challenges and new memories. I love what I do because I do what I love. 

I feel like I know nothing lol. Why? you might ask, well having all my knowledge in English (in my head) and having to teach in Afrikaans. This to me is a challenge. I have to Google to understand my own home language. So hilarious, don’t you think.

I have to mention also that I’m staying with the nicest aunty ever. I’ve been here 2 minutes and I feel welcome. I’m very grateful!

So for the next 4 weeks I will try and keep you up to date with my teaching experience. 

Top 100 Tools for Learning 2015

I have came across this information and I must say it was very informational. If you want to be a good teacher make use of tools that can assist you. (This was copied and paste - not my own, but its very helpful)

Top 100 Tools for Learning 2015 (Click here to view PowerPoint Presentation)

TOP 100 TOOLS FOR LEARNING 2015 Compiled by Jane Hart of the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies from the votes of over 2,000 learning professionals worldwide 9th Annual Learning Tools Survey 

About the List The Top 100 Tools for Learning 205 list - the result of the 9th Annual Learning Tool Survey - has been compiled by Jane Hart from the votes of over 2,000 learning professionals worldwide, working in both education and workplace learning. Brief details of each tool in the list appear on the following slides, and include a quote from a voter as well as the change from their position on the 2014 list. Follow the links for more information about the tools. New tools, tools that are back on the list and tools that have moved up the list significantly are starred with the icon (right) in the top-right hand corner of the slide. “A learning tool is any software, online tool or service that you use either for personal or professional learning, for teaching or training, or for creating e-learning.

Are you Salty or are you Sharing

I recently stumbled upon this Video and it made me think. Am I the Dead Sea or am I the Sea of Galilee. Go look for yourself, who are you?

This is a very powerful thought. As teachers we are fed by the same river Jordan (CAPS). Do we keep to ourselves and give to the learners only those that is fed to us or do we give them more? Are we creative, passionate and are we in the habit of sharing. Let’s share what we have and give it to those that will run our country one day. Share and stop being salty!

Conversation Between Teachers about CAT

I don’t know if I should be worried or not. I had a conversation with another teacher on Facebook about CAT in our schools and his conversation really raised my blood pressure as well as my direction about my research field for Masters or even Honours. 

I will add our conversation but unfortunately most of the conversation will be in Afrikaans. I would like all of you to please comment. I will be leaving his name blank for the sake of confidentiality. 

My question is if teachers sit with this attitude what will the learners perception of CAT be when he or she have to choose subjects at the end of grade 9?

My Journey Storyline

While doing my Microsoft Workshop last weekend as mentioned in previous post I was introduced to "SWAY".  Please take a look at my Storyline above, named My CPUT Journey. Please tell me what you think about it. 

Feel free to go and build your own Storyline by going to the SWAY website (Follow this link). 

What a Privilege

Yesterday, 10 June 2016, I met with my mentor teachers for my next Teaching Practice. My goodness what a pleasant surprise. Been many years since I met such wonderful people under one roof. I got all my timetables, subject tables and textbooks. So now I can use the holiday to my advantage to prepare my lesson plans.

How important is ICT Skills

How to give back when you think you have nothing to offer. Living life as I life it, is not always easy, but how can I thank those who help me through the rough days. They know who they are, now words can express my gratitude. Why am I saying this, well communication is key. Communication across the world is taking place every second of the day. (Please go to my ThinkLink  and check it out.) 

Finally - My Photo Blog

Link: tanyalovephoto.blogspot.co.za 

I'm excited to announced that I have started my Photography Blog. I love taking photos and create memories. Please go and check it out. There is still more to come. 

Flippit - App to assist South African learners with Matric

Here is a very interesting App for grade 12 learners. South African grade 12 learners for that matter and it is designed by a 17-year-old learner.  

This is the Application content from Google Play Store:

Flippit (Click on Flippit to take you to Google) is Oxford University Press South Africa's newest app designed to help you study for your matric exams. 

5th CPUT Teaching and Learning with Technology Day

I'm so excited to announced that I am currently part of the Teaching and Learning with Technology Day at @ CPUT, SARETEC.

Teaching and Learning with Technology Day - live steam

Humour 101

No Miracles 

(Link To - www.writecomics.com) - Go and create your own!

Enjoy!

2nd Chance Matric Project

I've been selected to be one of the students to mentor and take part in the 2nd Chance Matric Project. The purpose of the Matric 2nd Chance Project in partnership between the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and Education Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) is to provide educational support to learners who had failed their Matric exams or those who wanted to improve their Matric Results, especially so that they could gain access to tertiary education institutions. 

Week 2: Teaching Practice

I'm going to die! I'm not made for this. I cannot do this. How could I be so stupid! This was my mind set after my first lesson with the grade 10 Business class. Bubbling too much, bored learners and lots of nerves, that was my first lesson. I did not keep track of time and it bit me in the butt!

Week 1: As a Student Teacher

Driving to the town where I’m going to do my teaching practice, I became very emotional. Thinking of the journey ahead for the next 4 weeks. I, myself, was a scholar at this school 20 years ago and I also stayed in the boarding school. So I will be reliving my happy childhood.

I just made a new Voki. See it here:

I just made a new Voki. See it here:: http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=12587783&height=267&width=200

Please let me know what you think. If you think I can do something different let me know. 

My Grade R Experience

Monday morning (14 March 2016), I had the pleasure of being a Grade R teacher’s assistant, even though it was only for an hour and a half. What an eye-opener. She had to step out for a moment, which became quite a few minutes. What to do with 29 jumping Jacks. First of all, some exercises. (I am a Martial Artist, so why not warming up!) Was so cute, them jumping around with so much energy on a Monday morning! After that we started to exchange weekend stories. Interesting how eager they were to share with me their stories. (O! and they addressed me as “Teacher”)

My 1st HTML Website design

I’m so impress with myself, I can jump out of my skin.

Yes today, for the first time ever, I created my own html little website. I used the grade 11, “Computers, part of your life” handbook. Published by Study Opportunity. My Lecturers at CPUT is one of the Authors on this book. How privilege to be a student in her class!

Make a Difference

Today I feel blessed knowing that I can make a difference in someones life. We all have our own path that we chose for our self, but not one is the same. Sometimes we need each other to just inspire and motivate each other.

Who am I?

Many moons ago I was born (Issued) in Wynberg 2 Military Hospital. I have 2 brothers younger than me, both living in the United Arab Emirates. I was a pupil at Hopefield High School for 12 years, matriculated in 1996.

After school I went to the South African Air Force (South African Air Force) and worked there as a Sargent in the Military Police.

Welcome to my Blog

2016 - Not just a Leap Year but a year of change. I made the choice to study education, especially CAT (Computer Application Technologies). I was inspired by my Lecturers, while I was studying OMT  (Office Management and Technology) @ CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology). They were very passionate about the subject and so inspired me to teach this subject myself. 

I'm creating this blog to be use as a resource to anyone that share my passion and my dream. So please help me to make me a better blogger, person, lecturer, tutor, mentor, etc.