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Technology in schools during the teacher strike …
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 | technology | 3 Comments
Good reports are coming in of learning taking place in schools in the Western Cape in spite of teachers being on strike. Computer facilities are made available to learners and through the use of e-learning material meaningful learning is happening.
Well done to those e-pioneers who are harnessing technology to ensure that the dispute between teachers and the government has a minimal impact on learners.
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Why should teachers concern themselves with ICTs and e-learning?
Monday, May 10th, 2010 | ICT in Africa | 6 Comments
Is it necessary for teachers to learn how to use technology in the classroom?
Yes, it is!
If you are a teacher, you should not only concern yourself with ICTs and e-learning, but also become a skilled user of them. There are good reasons for doing so.
Our schools – with their teachers and learners – must move towards digital inclusion.
Learners need to be equipped with twenty-first century skills.
Learning styles of children are changing.
Owing to the shortage of teaching capacity, we need technology to fill the gap.
Over the next few days I will blog about these four aspects. Can you think of more reasons why it is important for teachers to concern themselves with technology?
Are you an e-learning warrior?
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 | e-Learning pioneers | 2 Comments
The e-pioneer is a warrior.
The road of an e-pioneer is not always easy. Many stumbling blocks – even enemies – are encountered along the way.
At times the e-pioneer must assume the role of a warrior. The war is not against people but against attitudes, emotions and practices standing in the way of e-learning. When these enemies hinder a follower to make progress, the warrior will display courage, determination and skill to fight against them. The purpose of the battle is to protect the follower – to allow e-learning to flourish.
How many enemies have you encountered? Here is an example of the start of an A-B-C hit-list:
catagelophobia (fear of being ridiculed)
education tradition
give-get syndrome
Make your own list – from A to Z – and display it so that you are constantly reminded of the lurking enemies and your commitment to be an e-learning warrior. Please share your list with us!
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e-mail, e-book, e-learning …. e- pioneer
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | e-Learning pioneers | 4 Comments
What is the correct way to refer to electronic mail in writing? Is it eMail, email, e-mail or electronic mail?
It seems as if most dictionaries, publishers and writers have standardized on e-mail. The same is true of e-book, e-learning, e-literate, e-commerce and any other e-thingy.
Don’t forget the hyphen (-). Get into the habit of using it when you write reports or e-mails.
Dear John,
Thank you for your prompt response to my e-mail …
In view of this convention in writing, I believe it will be in order to talk about an e-pioneer – using the term e-learning pioneer seems so long-winded. And perhaps e-pioneer is a more apt term to describe those people who go into schools to encourage the use of digital resources, including e-books and e-mail – their work is not only about e-learning.
Viva, all e-pioneers.
What is an e-pioneer?
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | e-Learning pioneers | 6 Comments
The word pioneer evokes the image of an early settler in an uninhabited, hostile territory. We think of pioneers as adventurers, people who are willing to make personal sacrifices to find a better life for themselves and others.
The term pioneer is nowadays applied to anyone venturing into unknown areas – not only geographical ones, but also areas of science and thought.
An e-pioneer is one who moves around the world of technology, discovering how it can enhance teaching and learning, and then mapping out a path for others to follow.
If you see yourself as an e-pioneer, you have to be many things. Among others, you need to be:
an explorer
Quite a challenge! But if you have a pioneering spirit – a sense of adventure and a keen desire to bring about a better education system – you can do it.
Click here for more food for thought for e-pioneers.
e-Learning pioneers (also known as warriors of light)
Thursday, February 18th, 2010 | e-Learning pioneers | 7 Comments
It is not easy to lead the way into an unfamiliar terrain. But that is what a few teachers, some principles, and the odd education department official are doing: they’re acting as pioneers of e-learning among their peers.
Being an e-learning pioneer is not for the faint-hearted.
How does an e-learning pioneer survive? Over the next few months I will offer bits of advice on this blog – survival tips – that may help to keep these warriors safe – and sane. Most of this advice was gleaned from observing successful e-learning champions in the world of education over the past decade. You are invited to post your comments and to add your experience and words of wisdom.
To start the ball rolling, please complete one or more of the following sentences:
An e-learning pioneer is …
An e-learning pioneer always …
An e-learning pioneer never …
An e-learning pioneer does not …
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