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.
How I became who I am and where I am going and with who I am doing it. I am not an Island but a rest stop for others. If I can make a good impact on your life today my day is complete.
My Journey - CPUT
Friday 4 November 2016
Friday 19 August 2016
First Year Student Guide
This was also a topic that was discussed at a meeting earlier today 19 August 2016. See my previous Blog:
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.
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.
Wednesday 20 July 2016
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
Monday 18 July 2016
What did you do for 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.
Sunday 17 July 2016
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.
Friday 8 July 2016
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.
Tuesday 21 June 2016
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!
Labels:
Collaborate,
Creative,
Salt,
Sea,
Share
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Sunday 19 June 2016
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 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?
Thursday 16 June 2016
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.
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Saturday 11 June 2016
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.
Friday 27 May 2016
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.)
Thursday 19 May 2016
Finally - My Photo Blog
Tuesday 17 May 2016
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
Wednesday 11 May 2016
2nd Chance Matric Project
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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.
Monday 18 April 2016
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!
Monday 11 April 2016
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.
Sunday 3 April 2016
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.
Please let me know what you think. If you think I can do something different let me know.
Thursday 17 March 2016
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”)
Saturday 5 March 2016
My 1st HTML Website design
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!
Tuesday 1 March 2016
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.
Monday 29 February 2016
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.
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Location:
Western Cape, South Africa
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.
Location:
Western Cape, South Africa
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