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AFRICA 2019
EMPOWERING LEARNING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
9 – 10 October 2019Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
3500+ attendees, 80+ exhibitors, 150+ speakers, 500 delegates, 6 tracks
Created by:
EduTech Africa @edutech_africa #edutechafrica
www.terrapinn.com/edutechafrica
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‘It was my first time at EduTECH Africa and I found it to be a most enjoyable and informative experience’.
Colin Hartley, Deputy Principal of Queen’s College Boys’ Primary School
‘Very informative and excellent presentations’.Johann Ackerman, Senior Educator at Unity College
‘An opportunity for great professional growth, shared experiences through networking and the latest trends in technology’.Jacob Tholo, Chief Education Specialist fromNorth West Province: Department of Education and Sport Development
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From the classroom to the exam hall, library to the lecture theatre, technology is having a transformative impact on every aspect of education. It is making us re-evaluate traditional education, the ways in which students learn and what the future of African education institutions themselves should look like.
We understand that it’s hard to keep up with the continual development of new technologies, innovative learning experiences and ways of measuring student mastery. This is where EduTECH Africa steps in: A conference and exhibition that equips teachers to teach 21st century students and how to maximise EdTech to achieve learning goals.
Over the last four years EduTECH Africa has grown to become the largest and most influential EdTech conference and exhibition in Africa. With six streams and over 150 speakers each discussing gripping topics and overflowing ideas, the conference will drive forward change in the African EdTech industry.
At EduTECH Africa we pride ourselves on bringing together thousands of educators from across Africa to evaluate and plan the future of technology in learning. Part of a series of events that spans the globe, attendees benefit from the very latest in teaching strategies, cutting edge technologies and collaboration opportunities. Join us!
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BOOK NOW TO HEAR FROM THE BEST IN TECHNOLOGY! Call Precious Jiyana on +27 (0) 11 516 4943
‘I thoroughly enjoyed the variety of tracks, seminars and plenary sessions’.
Anita Msimango, IT Educator at Treverton Prep School College
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EDUCATION FUTURISTS
By bringing together the leading thinkers in education in Africa,
EduTECH Africa 2019 will inspire the audience and challenge them
to think differently. Come hear from 150 inspirational speakers,
all brimming with ideas and a passion to inspire innovation in
educational technology in Africa.
DHERESHNI MOODLEY
Director of Academics & Head of Learning Model,
Spark Schools
South Africa
DR ELIAS M.SAMPACurriculum & Academic Programs Director
Australian International School
Phillipines
LINDSAY WESNERInnovation Coach & Chief
Edumagineer,
Teach.Learn.Innovate
South Arica
HAYDEN BROWNDirector of Academic Extension
and Big History Teacher
Department of Education Western Australia
Australia
DANAI MARAMBATechnology Coach
Windhoek International School
Namibia
HADI PARTOVIChief Executive Officer
Code.org
South Africa
ANJU DE ALWISManaging Director
Ultimate Access
United Kingdom
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BRANDS THAT ATTEND
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OVER 100+ WORLD CLASS EXPERTS
Book now to hear from the best in technology! Call Precious on +27 (0)11 516 4943 or email [email protected]
DANAI MARAMBATechnology Coach, Windhoek International School, Namibia
CHANILLE VIVIERSHead: EduTech Centre, Steyn City School, South Africa
LOUIS PIENAARHead of EdTech Team, Parklands College, South Africa
RADEL JAMES E. GACUMOTechnology Instructor, University of Philippines, Indonesia
NATALIE ADAO GROSSPrincipal, Montessori Education Centre, South Africa
DRIK GREEFCES: e-Learning, Eastern Cape Department of Education, South Africa
TIAAN BRANDTeacher: Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design, Reddford House, South Africa
ADESUWA IFEDIVP, Policy and Partnership, Bridge International Academies, Nigeria
EMMANUEL GAMORPresident & Researcher, Unpacking 4.0 & Wits University, South Africa
JESSICA WHEELERFounder, Pixelkids, South Africa
OMASHANI NAIDOOOperations manager, SchoolNetSA, South Africa
DR MARIO LANDMANDean, The Da Vinci Institute, South Africa
DAVID FUChief Operating Officer, Streetlight Schools, South Africa
RIAAN VAN DER BERGHEducation technology manager, FEDSAS, South Africa
ANNAH GUMBIEarly Childhood Development Practioner, Cotlands, South Africa
GEORGE KANDIEROLearning Centre Supervisor, Barachel Christian Academy, South Africa
JONATHAN NOVOTNYCEO, Code for change Academy, South Africa
PAUL INGIONA ADIEEducation Technologist, University of Calabar, Nigeria
MEGAN PETERSONHead of IT & CAT, De La Salle Holy Cross College, South Africa
DR AHMED SHAIKManaging Director, Regent Business School, South Africa
RONALD DDUNGUEducation Expert, Ministry of Education – Prime Minister’s Office, Uganda
ALAN J WHITAKERCEO, The Billion Foundation, South Africa
GABRIEL KONAYUMASenior Vocational Education & Traning, Ministry of Eductation, South Africa
JOHANN ACKERMANSenior Educator, Unity College, South Africa
PAUL HOBDENChief Operations Officer, Digital Frontiers Institute, South Africa
PROF MARGUERITE MAHEREarly Childhood Development & Inclusive Education specialist, University of Notre Dame Australia, Australia
DOUGLAS OWINOHead of Careers, Greensted Schools, Kenya
RICKY STEENKAMPProject Manager: eLearning, Sciences and Technology, MacMillan Education, South Africa
ARIEL SUMERUKChief Executive Officer, Conversion Centre, South Africa
GILLIAN GOUWSEdTech Coach, St Stithians College, South Africa
KELIBOGILE SEPHOTIFounder, Dikatso, South Africa
PHILLIP DU PLESSISPrincipal, Sandringham High School, South Africa
MICHELLE BOTHAAssessment specialist, Independent Examinations Board, South Africa
DR ELIAS M. SAMPACurriculum & Academic Programs Director, Australian International School, Australia
SIMON TAUKENIEducation Psychology & Inclusive Education Expert, University of Namibia, Namibia
AGNES RONOManaging Director, Africa journal of TVET, Kenya
FRANSLI BUCKLEChief Education Specialist, Gauteng Department of Education, South Africa
JIHEN BERRACHEDEducation Specialist, Ministry of Education, Tunisia
PAM MACMILLANEdTech Coach, St Stithians Boy’s College, South Africa
MATTHEW HAINSHOD Computer Applications Technology, ICT Development Officer, Saheti School, South Africa
DELIA KENCHHead of Academics Innovation and IT, St Benedicts College, South Africa
RIANETTE LEIBOWITZFounder and CEO, SaveTnet, South Africa
ANJU DE ALWISManaging Director, Ultimate Access, United Kingdom
GRANT PENNYEducational Technologist, Varsity College, South Africa
KAREN WALSTRAEducation Specialist, Evolve schools, South Africa
DR PETRO ERASMUSEducational Psychologist – Senior Lecturer, North West University, South Africa
MEGAN RADEMEYERProgrammes Manager, SchoolNetSA, South Africa
DR. EL-MARIE MOSTERTEducation specialist and e-Learning Project Manager, University of Pretoria, South Africa
ROWAN THOMPSONHead of Maths, Science and Technology, Embury Institute for Teacher Education, South Africa
ANDRÉ DE CONINGHead of School, Broadacres Academy, South Africa
GERTRUDE MABEZAPLAY Project Manager, Cotlands, South Africa
JOCELYN LOGAN-FRIENDRegional Manager, SPARK Schools, South Africa
PAULA BARNARD-ASHTONEfundanathi Manager, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Wits University, South Africa
MEGAN CAMPBELL-EDWARDSDeputy Principal and IT integrator, Cornwall Hill College, South Africa
DORIAN LOVEHead of IT & Cognitive Thinking, Roedean School, South Africa
ROBERT FALTERMIERICT & Innovation Director, Jeppe Boys School, South Africa
ANSIE PEENSPrincipal, Sunward Park High School, South Africa
HADI PARTOVICEO, Code.org, USA
KIM WETZELFounder, ABC International, South Africa
PROF. BENNIE ANDERSONCEO, The Davinci Institute, South Africa
DR MR MODISECollege of Education: Lecturer, University of South Africa, South Africa
DR GRAEME EDWARDSExecutive Head, Canaan College, South Africa
STEVE TUDHOPEDirector of Learning Technology, St Peter’s College, South Africa
CARLA GREENLANDPre-school Principal, Cronwall Hill College, South Africa
HAYDEN BROWNDirector of Academic Extension and History Teacher, Department of Education Western Australia, Australia
LINAH ANYANGOICT Integration Coach, Changamwe Secondary School, Uganda
RA’EES KHANEducation Specialist, Champions Blvd Enterprises, South Africa
MIRACULE GAVORFounder, Ghana Society for Education Technology, Ghana
DR. THAMI NKABINDEDeputy Chief Education Specialist (E-Learning), Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Education, South Africa
TERRY BEHANSocial Entrepreneur & Design Executive, Ayara, South Africa
BRONWYN DESJARDINSEdTech Coach & Research Centre Co-ordinator, St Stithians Girls’ Prep, South Africa
HANDSOME MPOFUActing Programme Manager & IT lecturer, Varsity College, South Africa
LINDSAY WESNERInnovation Coach & Chief Edumagineer, Teach. Learn. Innovate, South Africa
PROFESSOR ZAHEER HAMIDAcademic Director, Mancosa (Honoris United Universities), South Africa
MICHELLE HOFFMANEducator, Beaulieu College, South Africa
DR MARY KAMAARAChairperson – Entrepreneurship and Procurement Department, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
STUART WINDRAMManaging Director, JEFA Education, South Africa
AYANDA MTANYANAHead of Advisory Services, New Leaders Foundation, South Africa
HANISH PATELAssistant director: Student & Client Support, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
KUVENDRI MOODLEYTherapy HOD: Senior Speech therapist & Audiologist, Gauteng Department of Education, South Africa
PROFESSOR KIVESHNIE NAIDOOAcademic Programme Director, Mancosa (Honoris United Universities), South Africa
MICHAL CERNYLecturer & ICT Coordinator, Masaryk University, Czek Republic
DR LUCAS MOLOIPresident, Southern African Institute of Quality and Innovation (SAIQI), South Africa
STEVE WAITHAKAFacilitator, Greensteds International School Kenyatta University, Kenya
BERNADRT VAND DER LINDEChief Financial Officer, Curro School, South Africa
LIZL TANTONHOD, Blairgowrie Primary School, South Africa
RABIA NURUDDINDeputy principal, Bagale Primary School, South Africa
MIKE THOMSHead of Institution, Boston City Campus, South Africa
CHARLOTTE D BLIGNAUTBusiness Owner, Emotion In Motion, South Africa
ISIOMA UTOMIExecutive Director, Centre for Values in Leadership, Nigeria
LYNETH CRIGHTONHead of Innovation & Staff Development, Brescia House School, South Africa
DR RAFIAT ANOKWURUSenior Lecturer: Internationalisation, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
NATALIE MEERHOLZDeputy principal: Junior School, Roedean School, South Africa
EBENEZER MALCOLMDean of Graduate School, Ghana University, Ghana
TINHIKO NKUNADeputy Headmistress, St Mary’s School, South Africa
CHRIS-MARI LE HANIEHead: Academy for Reformational Education & Studies, Aros, South Africa
JANESSA LEITACEO, Think Digital College, South Africa
WALTER MATLIICT Researcher and Lecturer, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
RENEE NATHANSONProgramme Coordinator & Lecturer, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
NATALIE WHYTEEducation Change Consultant, 360 Schooling, South Africa
YASMIN NOORUL AMINGlobal Teacher Prize Winner, La Salle Petaling Jaya Secondary School, Malaysia
TRISHA PRABHUFounder & Global Advocate, ReThink, USA
CHRISTOPHER CHIBANGUHead of Mathematics, Chengolo School, Zambia
JASON FISHERDeputy Principal, ICT Department Manager, Randfontein High School, South Africa
COETZEE BESTERDirector, African Centre of Excellence for Information Ethics, South Africa
JEREMIAH MUBAIWANational I.T manager, Leapschool, South Africa
NNEKA CHUKWULOBEHOD, Jason Tender Care School, Nigeria
OLIVER DICKBlended Learning Lead, SPARK Schools, South Africa
ZAHEERAH POCHEEiSchoolAfrica Facilitator, iSchoolAfrica, South Africa
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PRE-EVENT AGENDA
08:00 Registration and refreshments
08:50 Welcome
09:00
A theoretical overview of TeachingTech: Learning to code• Accelerating your personal coding journey • Starting with the basics: understanding code terminology• Learn to transition students to coding: the how to’s to overcome challenges • Understanding basic coding fundamentals that are required to facilitate coding lessons• The advantages of facilitating non-linear free code projects
10:30 Morning refreshment & Networking
11:30
Creating a Visual Code Project VS Code is a lightweight code editor that is fully functional and a cross platform. You can download and run the app on Mac, Windows and Linux.*Please make sure you have downloaded the software before the session*
In this session you will learn: • The layout of the programme and how to navigate the platform • How to customise your workspace • The various extensions and plugins • How to utilise 2D design to maximise engagement • The best methods to use block coding interfaces • How to transition from tutorial to free code
13:00 Networking lunch
14:00
Creating a First Typed Code Project We are taking a dive in the deep end as we learn about common features in a coding environment and how to deconstruct syntax when applying logical structures
In this session you will learn: • How to design in 3D and how it differentiates • How to code with typed coding • Understand the functions • Understand syntax • Becoming familiar with structuring logic line code to international conventions
16:30 End of Workshop, Afternoon refreshments & networking
08:00 Registration and refreshments
08:50 Welcome
09:00
Privatisation of education
• Advantages and disadvantages of privatisation of education
• The rights-based approach, the social primary goods approach, the human capability approach to privatisation of education
• The growing need for affordable, accessible and quality education
11:00 Morning refreshment & Networking
12:00
Current role and outlook of private education in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Private education: an asset for Sub-Saharan Africa?
• Is private education the solution to the failing education Aid?
• The 4As framework: Availability, Accessibility, Acceptability and Adaptability
13:00 Networking lunch
14:30
Opportunities for investing in private education in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Education investment in emerging markets
• Scalability of business models within emerging markets
• Different investment opportunities
16:00 End of Workshop, Afternoon refreshments & networking
CODINGWEDNESDAY, 9 OCTOBER
THE BUSINESS OF EDUCATIONTHURSDAY, 10 OCTOBER
DR AHMED SHAIHKManaging Director, Regent Business School (Honoris United Universities),
South Africa
NOLUVUYO MPEKELANAFounder and Managing Director,
Code Ngwana, South Africa
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08:45 Organiser’s opening remarks
08:50 Chairperson’s opening remarks Riaan van der Bergh, Education technology manager, FEDSAS, South Africa
BIG PICTURE
09:00 Digital Leadership: Advancing a culture of innovation• Learning to thrive in a dynamic world• Evolving the teaching space• Building powerful stakeholders in the process of evolving teaching methods• Using the Pillars of Digital leadership as a framework to implement sustainable change• Practical strategies to enhance and support current professional practices from a digital lensDhereshni Moodley, Director of Academics & Head of Learning Model, SPARK Schools, South Africa
09:20 Where are we truly at with all this tech• Investing in effective solutions: Education’s knight in shining armour• Rethinking digital education as an era of new services• Digital education: Using connectivity as the driver for an innovative new world• The future is now: how digitisation is changing the delivery of education • What is coming next?Dr Elias M. Sampa, Curriculum & Academic Programs Director, Australian International School, Philippines
09:40 Debate: Is it the tech, or the miss-use of the tool: changing mind-sets • Tech first teaching vs people first teaching • Develop, train and upskill • The role of the parents Danai Maramba, Technology Coach, Windhoek International School, NamibiaLindsay Wesner, Innovation Coach & Chief Edumagineer, Teach. Learn. Innovate, South Africa
10:00 Speed Networking
10:00 Exhibition opening
10:20 Exhibition viewing, Networking and Refreshments
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
11:00 –
11:35
1. Disrupting to Innovate Change in Edu space Charlotte D Blignaut, Business Owner, Emotion In Motion, South Africa
2. Enabling teachers: Creating a professional supportive environment to explore digital applications in the classroom Lyneth Crighton, Head of Innovation & Staff Development, Brescia House School, South Africa
3. What constitutes as a great makerspace? André de Coning, Head Of School, Broadacres Academy, South Africa
4. Shift happens: Are you prepared? Wendy Sauthoff, Innovation Education Expert, Brescia House School, South Africa
5. Protecting Student Privacy on Social Media: when the school should step in Thomas Adam, Head of IT, Western Province Preparatory School, South Africa
6. How to become more digitally intelligent Jessica Wheeler, Founder, Pixelkids, South Africa
7. 21st century learning environments: How this new pedagogy is supporting 21st century skills to prepare students for a globalized workforce Dr Ahmed Shaikh, Managing Direcror, Regent Business School (Honoris United Universities), South Africa
8. Preparing student for jobs that don’t exist Matthew Hains, HOD Computer Applications Technology, ICT Development Officer, Saheti School, South Africa
9. STEM360: Stem for all Nneka Chukwulobe, Head Teacher, Jason Tender Care School, Nigeria
10. The role of innovative education in a growing economy? Dr Lucas Moloi, Chief Executive Officer, LESE, South Africa
11. TOPIC TO BE ANNOUNCED Reseved for Pearson
K-12 LEADERS K-12 ITK-12 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
TERTIARY EDUCATION VOCATIONAL
TEACHER DEVELOPMENTDISRUPTIVE CLASSROOM
TECHINTERNAL MANAGEMENT TECH IN SEN CAMPUS OF THE FUTURE
GLOBAL INITIATIVES AND TRENDS
11:40 Creating more professional development opportunities
• Training teachers to use technology
• Encouraging in-depth continuous learning and upskilling of teachers
• Collaborative engagement amongst teachers & acquiring soft skills
Lizl Tanton, HOD Intersen Phase, Blairgowrie Primary School, South Africa
A step by step guide on how to maximise your apps
• Finding the right apps that suit your curriculum
• Designing your own app vs. using a solution provider
• Adjusting learning designs to create new experiences while optimizing apps
• BYOD and connectivity
Ricky Steenkamp, Project Manager: eLearning, Sciences and Technology, MacMillan Education, South Africa
Delivering on the promise of e-learning
• How to make e-learning more engaging for teachers and learners?
• Media appropriateness when teaching-one size doesn’t fit all?
• Adapting interactive software to encourage performance learning
• Assessment and evaluation of outcomes learnt using online data
Kim Wetzel, Founder, ABC International, South Africa
A 21st Century model of special education
• Using technology as part of an individual support plan in the SIAS document
• Using technology as part of classroom management
• Diffrentiation strategies
Dr. Fransli Buckle, Chief Education Specialist, Gauteng Department of Education, South Africa
Gamification for higher education
• What subject areas are gamification techniques principally adopted?
• Is gamification taken at a theoretical and empirical level?
• Is there a clear boundary between game-based learning and gamification?
Paula Barnard-Ashton, Efundanathi Manager, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Wits University, South Africa
Why VET is leading the way to 21st century education
• New pressures and changing expectations
• Providing students with general development skills to cope more effectively
• Measures to promote VET to enhance rural development
• Co-operation between VET institutions and the world of work
Agnes Rono, Managing Editor, Africa journal of TVET, Kenya
12:00 Sorting, identifying and implanting the right tools apps & products for your school
• Finding the right edtech to aid teaching methods
• Sourcing the right products to address your main edtech challenges
• Making in-classroom teaching life easier
• Top apps that are efficient for teachers
Kahlil Danai Maramba, Technology Coach, Windhoek International School, Namibia
Moving forward into the 22nd century: 3D printing the dawn of creativity
• Using 3D as and addition to a STEAM curriculum
• Which software fulfils your needs?
• Improved learning methods & stimulating the students
• Using this tech to create the ultimate makerspaces
Karen Walstra, Education Specialist, Evolve schools, South Africa
Preparing faculty for the next generation learners
• Communication is key: remaining transparent and engaged
• Putting teacher development at the forefront
• Investigating into new innovations
Michelle Hoffmann, Teacher, Beaulieu College, South Africa
Solutions for superhero SENCO’s
• What platforms can assist SENCOs to enhance and enable better learning environment?
• Budget friendly and easy to use software solutions in the market
• Allowing the parent to get involved with the systems
• Giving SENCO’s consistent expert advice and support
Karin Swart, Head of School, Prinshof School for the blind, South Africa
Investing into the 2027 university today
• Equipping your campus for the future
• Incorporating 3D tech for various learning goals
• Resourcing up as your facilities change
• Keeping in mind costs
Paula Barnard-Ashton, Efundanathi Manager, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Wits University, South Africa
From IQ to EQ and now DQ: Foundational skills for thriving in an always-on world
• Digital Intelligence as a critical skill
• The 8 facets of Digital Intelligence and the global-standard framework
• South Africa DQ levels benchmarked against the world
• Teacher and Parent application in ICT-emergent countries
Jessica Wheeler, Founder, Pixelkids, South Africa
12:20 “Future-Ready Leadership”:
• Are you ready to lead your team in the 4th Industrial Revolution?
• What leadership skills will be required in the workplace of the (near) future?
• Will you be able to lead your team and organisation to be competitive in the marketplace of the future?
• How do you develop future-ready leadership skills?
Leon van der Westhuizen, Co-founder, BrainAbility, South Africa
Making Matters! How the maker movement is transforming education
• Flexible learning environment that encompasses tech exploration
• Creative makerspaces: Fablabs & Hackerspaces
• Allow educators to integrate makerspaces into their current settings and prepare them to train others
Tiaan Brand, Teacher: Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design, Reddford House, South Africa
Maintaining teaching standards despite teacher shortage
• Quality control – a core business value
• Ensure the latest training trends are compatible with your philosophy
• How to incorporate new tech into your classrooms; whilst keeping in mind your teachers
• Leveraging Technology to maintain teaching standards in low resource environments
Adesuwa Ifedi, Vice President, Policy and Partnership, Bridge International Academies, Nigeria
A vision of coding, without opening your eyes
• Tactile edtech products & building blocks to code programs
• The use of audiofeedback to guide the student’s learning
• Accessible coding language
Willem Van Der Walt, Blind Researcher, Council for Scientific and Industrial Researc, South Africa
How to modernize universities through internationalisation
• Refine strategic partnerships ensuring they remain truly active
• Setting aside a budget to maintain international partnerships
• Efforts to enhance and form better communication
• Planning ahead for successful meet-ups
Mike Thoms, Head of Institution, Boston City Campus
A makerspace that fosters digital and softskills in VET
• Creating an accessible makerspace
• Rectifying a shortage of digital competency in vocational training
• Developing digital and soft skills for employability in the 21st century
Miracule Gavor, Founder, Ghana Society for Education Technology, Ghana
12:40 Networking Lunch and Exhibition Viewing
K-12 LEADERS K-12 ITK-12 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
TERTIARY EDUCATION
VOCATIONALMarc Groenewald, Vice
Principal – Academic, IIE Varsity College
STEM, CODING AND ROBOTICS
SECURITY AND PRIVACY FINANCE AND FACILITIES CURRICULUMADAPTIVE LEARNING
TECHNOLOGIESACCREDITATION
13:40 STEM - embracing the “whole child” approach to learning
• Character development: Allowing students to recognise their own brilliance
• Encourage collaborative learning
• Constant feedback and encouragement
• Interwoven content with realistic connections
Marguerite Maher, Professor of Education, University of Notre Dame Australia, Austrailia
How to leverage anti-cyberbullying innovation
• Implement digital citizenship programs that encourage students to work together
• The use of digital tools within the context of the curriculum
• Build a digital resilience or firewall to protect students and faculty
Rianette Leibowitz, Founder and CEO, SaveTnet, South Africa
Fee models and the impact that tech has on school fees
• Impact of implementing tech in school fees
• Integrate new payment methods
• Educating staff and parents on various finance models
Elaine Du Preez, Head of ICT, Rietondale Primary School, South Africa
Personalising creative and engaging curriculums using AI, AR and VR
• Breaking learning barriers through tech
• Enabling learners to achieve their maximum potential
• Using emergin tech to reshape SEN teaching
George Kandiero, Learning supervisor, Barachell Christian Academy,South Africa
Getting smart: taking your campus to 2025 in 2020
• Making your campus smarter and more sustainable
• Use analytics to get deeper insight into the needs of your campus
• Provide a better learning experience for students
• Consider lower operational costs
Dr Rafiat Anokwuru, Lecturer Internationalisation – Academic Services, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Future-proofing your accreditation: flexible and adaptable
• Is it possible?
• The influence of emerging tech
• Integrating all platforms to enable a flexible and adaptable system
14:00 Case Study: 5 steps for STEAM learning with Sphero Robotics
• Engineering design challenges to successfully integrate Sphero Robotics
• Exploring endless opportunities for successful STEAM programs
• How can Sphero robotics convert abstract concepts and apply them to real-life learning
Zaheerah Pochee, Facilitator, ischoolAfrica, South Africa
Sharing data whilst protecting confidentially
• Preventing data breaches – finding the right solution
• Trusting your staff; while educating them
• Finding a solution that fits into your budget
Jerome Nicholson, Head IT, Randfontein High School, South Africa
Everything you need to know about taking your school cashless
• Designing online payment systems for parents, students and schools
• Safety and risk factors of taking your school cashless
• Successful implementation and integration steps
Miracule Gavor, Founder, Ghana Society for Education Technology, Ghana
The missing link in Maths achivement using the A.G.E.S model -delving deeper into the neuroscience for effective eLearning
• A: Attention – creating an engaging curriculum
• G: Generation – Generate unique content
• E: Emotion – Using emotions to improve material retention
• S: Spacing – Learning over space intervals to improve retention
Dr Petro Erasmus, Educational Psychologist – Senior Lecturer, North West University, South Africa
Cloud computing for education institutions
• What can cloud tech do for you?
• Principles to consider when migrating from IT applications to cloud
• Testing and piloting cloud services prior to full implementation
• A clear understanding of the benefits to be gained
Grant Penny, Educational Technologist, Varsity College, South AfricaHandsome Mpofu, IT lecturer, Varsity College, South Africa
Turning every School in SA into a Centre of Excellence within five years
• Training district directors to turn their district offices into centres of excellence
• Training Circuit Managers to train and empower the principals who report to them to turn their schools into centres of excellence
• Training SMTs to ensure that every classroom becomes a centre of excellence delivering a culture of effective teaching and effective learning
Alan Whitaker, CEO of The Billion Child Foundation, South Africa
AGENDA DAY 1 – 9 OCT 2019
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‘It is a well organised, well attended event where real networking can be done’.
Rowan Thompson, Head of Maths, Science and Technology at Embury Institute for Teacher Education
Book now to hear from the best in technology! Call Precious on +27 (0)11 516 4943 or email [email protected]
15:20 Introducing blended learning experiences to core subjects
• Reasons to ditch the traditional learning space
• Reclaim your walls as learning surfaces
• Station rotation model for blended learning
• Focusing on the students experience of learning
Francois Vermaak, Head of High School, Curro Rivonia, South Africa
Digital project based learning: tools to encourage student collaboration
• The role of the teacher and facaulty
• Practical digital tools to successfully implement PBL
• Possible pitfalls of implementing PBL
Delia Kench, Head of Academics Innovation and IT, St Benedicts College, South Africa
Integrating cost effective AR software into your classroom
• Investing in the right hardware and software
• Training staff to utilise AR tech correctly
• Successful case studies and solutions
Tim Attwell, Technology Integrator, Hillcrest Highschool, South Africa
What’s the story? EduTech in Nigeria and how this is transforming learning and education
• Market insights, challenges and opportunities
• Disruptors, innovators and new entrants
• The costs of connectivity
• Sustainability and the long term vision
• Successes, failures
Isioma Utomi, Executive Director, Centre for Values in Leadership, Nigeria
Using app development to connect students to jobs of the future
• Utilising apps to enable efficient students
• Engaging, interactive and easy to use apps
• Finding tech tools that suit the students needs
• Mobile and apps to drive opportunities of employment
Hayden Brown, Director of Academic Extension and History Teacher, Department of Education Western Australia, Australia
Putting relevancy first: the impact of robotics in a changing industry
• The quality of tech and how to keep up
• Taking robotics futher than mainstream
• Robotics vs free apps
• New methods of delivery
• Learning strategies and how to implement robotics into an everyday classroom
Noluvuyo Mpekelana, Founder & Managing Director, CodeNgwana, South Africa
15:40 Exhibition Visit, Networking and Refreshments
KEYNOTE PLENARY SESSION
16:20 Panel:
The effectiveness of e-Learning: Technology and Education working together
• The future of EduTech strategies in South Africa
• The most suitable technology, keeping in mind investments and costs
• Integrating e-Learning techniques into existing systems
• Taking a deeper look into the role of the teacher
• How will this impact actual 21st century skills in South Africa: Successful case studies
Dr. Thami Nkabinde, Deputy Chief Education Specialist (E-Learning), Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Education, South Africa
Dr. Fransli Buckle, Chief Education Specialist, Gauteng Department of Education, South Africa
Professor Kiveshnie Naidoo, Academic Programme Director, Mancosa (Honoris United Universities), South Africa
Drik Greef, CES: e-Learning, Eastern Cape Department of Education, South Africa
Dr Jacob Tholo, Chief Education Specialist, North West Province: Department of Education and Sport Development, South Africa
Dr Hintsa Mhlane, Director, Kwazulu-Natal Department of Education, South Africa
17:00 Chairpersons closing address and close of day one
17:00 Party!
14:20 Coding: using Swift Playgrounds, to integrate coding into various subjects
• How to teach computational thinking skills without coding?
• Setting up a coding club within your school
• Inspriing learners to be creative thinkers and problem solvers
Bronwyn Desjardins, St Stithians Girls’ Prep, South Africa
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Managing IT budgets, but still getting that ‘wow’ factor
• Making your budget work for tech growth
• Getting value for money when procuring resources
• Prepare for rising and unforeseen costs
Jeremiah Mubaiwa, National I.T manager, Leapschool, South Africa
Digital instruction 2.0: The nex-gen SEN tech
• Utilising AR and VR in curriculum development
• Anywhere, anytime access to cloud content
• Improve knowledge retention and learner engagement using analytics
Robert Faltermier, ICT & Innovation director, Jeppe Boys School, South Africa
Borderless learning for students and teachers
• Educating beyond borders
• Using mobile for more than just social media
• Bridging formal and informal learning spaces
• Learning on the move
Rebecca Pristorous, General Manager,Crimson Education, South Africa
Rethinking accreditation in the face of new tech
• The design of accreditation for new Edtech approaches
• Working towards a world-class international accreditation system
• Digital tools for continuous improvement
Hanish Patel, Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Gamification: education in action
• Video, quizzes and games as learning tools – who would have thought?
• Game dynamics that unlock engagement and performance
• Team work: better motivation and collaboration
• How using games can improve recall and grasping of complex concepts
Dorian Love, Head of IT & Cognitive Thinking, Roedean School, South Africa
LEARNING SPACES Case Study: Think Digital College: Evaluating the digital Classroom
• Ensuring your e-learning strategy is engaging and effective
• Addressing learner’s special needs
• Providing an affordable, personalised, flexible learning solution
• Maintaining a high standard of education
• Advantages of virtual learning for primary and secondary learners
Janessa Leita, CEO, Think Digital College, South Africa
TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTAFRICAN STORIES -WEST/
NORTHSTUDENTS OF THE FUTURE
CHANGING INDUSTRY NEEDS
14:40 Making smart learning environments more adaptive
• Developing a culture that directly infuses with digital learning
• Creating a supportive learning structure
• Assessment strategies that drive and measure learning
• Implementing interactive games and activities
Gillian Gouws, EdTech teacher, St Stithians, South Africa
Case study:Technology empowering teachers and learners in rural South African secondary schools
• Models for enabling teachers
• Impact on learner achievement
• Findings from current research in KZN
• How can teachers in remote schools stay abreast of new tech developments?
Marguerite Maher, Professor of Education, University of Notre Dame Australia, Austrailia
What’s the story? EduTech in Tunisia and how this is transforming learning and education
• Market insights, challenges and opportunities
• Disruptors, innovators and new entrants
• The costs of connectivity
• Sustainability and the long term vision
• Successes, failures
Jihen Berrached, Education specialist, Ministry of Education, Tunisia
Shaping creative business minds for the 4th industrial revolution
• Anticipating what the world is going to look like in the 4th industrialisation
• Preparing students for jobs that don’t exist
• Less pressure to earn an income
• Education needs to lean towards skills and development, not grades
Drik Greef, CES: e-Learning, Eastern Cape Department of Education, South Africa
VET: leading the way to 22nd centrury education
• Cultivating the habits that reinforce skills in vocational education
• What does the future of VET look like?
• Lessons learnt from success stories
Dr Elias M. Sampa, Curriculum & Academic Programs Director, Australian International School, Philippines
15:00 Learning design principles in the fourth industrial revolution
• Why learning design?
• Key drivers for learning design
• Creation of multimedia artefacts
• Improved learning design practices and its promises
Ra’ees Khan, Education Specialist, Champions Blvd Enterprises, South Africa
Taking personalised learning digital: adapting to 2025 teaching methods
• Creating personalised learning by the results you get from your learners work
• Using Google tools such as Forms and Sheets
• How to use these tools to enhance teaching and save time
• Create Markbooks that provide you with real-time information
Karen Walstra, Education Consultant, Evolve schools, South Africa
Taking your classroom tech to the 22nd century on a budget
• Is the curriculum planned for future tech innovations?
• Implementing the correct software that will have a positive impact on students
• Investing in hardware and soft ware for long-term
Oliver Dick, Teacher, SPARK Schools, South Africa
What’s the story? EduTech in Ghana and how this is transforming learning and education
• Market insights, challenges and opportunities
• Disruptors, innovators and new entrants
• The costs of connectivity
• Sustainability and the long term vision
• Successes, failures
Miracule Gavor, Founder, Ghana Society for Education Technology, Ghana
The role technology plays in college and career guidance
• Understanding software used to enhance career guidance for students
• Protecting the privacy of the student’s career profile
• Integrating student profile and skills with those needed by businesses and companies
Grant Penny, Educational Technologist, Varsity College, South AfricaHandsome Mpofu, IT lecturer, Varsity College, South Africa
The impact of digital tech in vocational education
• Putting the students first when introducing new tech
• Maintance and management
• Incorporating tech to emphasize real world situations
• How sustainable are these tech innovations in VET
Emmanuel Gamor, Researcher: Masters in Management & Innovation Studies, Wits University, South Africa
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K-12 LEADERS K-12 ITLOW COST PRIVATE
SCHOOLINGEARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENTTERTIARY EDUCATION VOCATIONAL
ASSESSMENTS / MEASURING OUTCOMES
IT AND THE MODERN LEARNER
PARTNERSHIPS TECH IN ECD CYBER SECURITY SUSTAINABILITY
11:40 Assessments 4.0: New mindframe, new directions
• Teaching through dialogue and not monologue
• Developing positive relationships with the student
• Understanding the impact of your teaching
• Accepting teaching feedback and interpreting feedback to students
Jacques Vosloo, Head of Department, Hoerskool Merensky High School, South Africa
Using Immersive Technologies like VR and AR to enhance learning:
• What are immersive technologies?
• How is xR being used in the world?
• Pros and Cons of VR and AR In Education
Chanille Viviers, Head: EduTech Centre, Steyn City School, South Africa
Top tips on how to implement low cost schooling partnerships
• Collaboration: Pro or con?
• Making sure you know what you need to know
• The value of feedback throughout the implementation process
Effecting Change in Classroom Practice
• Maximising pedagogical strategies for digital learning
• Can our curriculum be a lived learning experience
• Integrating digital technologies in engaging and collaborative ways
Omashani Naidoo, Chief Executive Officer, SchoolNetSA, South Africa
Panel discussion:The legal implication of social media and digital media for children in schools
• Are “Educational” Apps and e-Books Really Educational?
• How to Address Technology Related Ethical Issues
• Smart contracts, digital jurisdictions, data protection and blockchain – implications for schools
• The death of technology leadership coverage
• Social media access in K-12: intractable policy controversies in an evolving world
Colin Northmore, Principal, Abbotts College, South AfricaLucien Pierce, Partner, PPM Attorneys, South AfricaRianette Leibowitz, Founder and CEO, SaveTnet, South AfricaRiaan van der Bergh, Education technology manager, FEDSAS, South Africa
Qualified (Wo)ManPower: taking VET to the next phase
• Recognising VET qualifications to allow for easier integration into the workplace
• Investment gap: underfinancing of VET in developing countries
• Finding innovation in VET
• Creating a new apprenticeship system
12:00 Mastering the implementation of online assessments
• Find the ideal online testing method
• Personalizing your online assessments for individual results
• Using assessment data to improve learning and feedback
• Assessing students through more than just tests and in all aspects of curriculum
Radel James E. Gacumo, College Instructor, Polytechnic University of The Phillipines, Philippines
Case Study:Within the classroom and beyond: using Edmodo to unlock tech barriers
• Integrating Edmodo in blended lessons
• Differentiating lessons using tech
• Using tech to promote collaboration learning among learners
• Overcoming connectivity issues in and outside of the classroom
Christorpher Chibangu, Head of Mathematics, Chengelo School, Zambia
Inter-school collaboration and partnerships
• Starting with the teachers: is collaboration the way forward?
• Working with other schools to provide learners with more opportunities
• What works for the students?
• Improving the school community
David Fu, Chief Operating Officer, Streetlight Schools, South Africa
It’s not all fun and games: Challenging traditional teaching methods
• Enabling learners to make predictions and logical inferences
• Promoting imagination and creativity
• Equipping the 21st century learner with futuristic skills
• Balancing act: online vs. offline play
• Encouraging a “sense of self”
Carla Greenland, Pre-school Principal, Cronwall Hill College, South Africa
Lifelong Learning: sustaining TVET for a promising future
• Ensuring the adoption of tech is put into practice
• Targeting the right industries with the right skills
• Meeting goals and getting buy-in
Dr El-Marie Mostert, Education Specialist, University of Pretoria, South Africa
12:20 Thinking ahead: current and future digital tools to measure learning outcomes
• Reimaging the role of technology
• Using data to support teaching and learning techniques
• Putting the student at the forefront: Providing real-time feedback
Steve Tudhope, Director of Learning Technology, St Peter’s College, South Africa
The K-12 Trailblazer’s Guide to capturing big data
• Track students’ academic and behavior history
• Personalize parent communication
• Reach your fundraising and grant management goals
• Streamline the admissions and enrollment process”
Shirley Lloyd, Deputy Director: International Liaison, SAQA, South Africa
Level-Up Africa: with low cost private schooling
• A shift in focus towards learning rather than accessing quality education
• Providing a structure for future training opportunities
• Ensuring teachers understand various teaching techniques to allow for quality education
Renee Nathanson, Lecturer, Stellenbosch University, South AfricaLenore Rix, Head of Robotics, ICT & IT, Curro Brackenfell, South Africa
Paving the way for the 22nd century learner in ECD
• Identifying the right tech to integrate into the EC classroom
• Advancing a practical learning environment using creative applications
• Getting better with what we already know
• Old school meets news school: keeping the fundamentals while integrating tech
Megan Campbell-Edwards, Deputy Principal and IT integrator, Cornwall Hill College, South Africa
Cyber threats are real, even in the education industry – the do’s and don’t’s
• What does the landscape look like today and how will it evolve in future
• Who are the critical stakeholders and do they know their roles
• What does this mean for the student : Digital Native vs the Digital illiterate
• New opportunities presented and key learnings
• Our call to action : 3 critical outcomes needed
Skills beyond school with VET
• The importance of developing non-academic skills for employability
• Preparing students to learn from real-world experiences
• Closing the gap: improving school-to-work transition
• Students must come to the party
Gabriel Konayuma, Senior Vocational Education & Traning, Ministry of Eductation, Zambia
13:00 Networking Lunch and Exhibition Visit
K-12 LEADERS K-12 ITLOW COST PRIVATE
SCHOOLING
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Alan j Whitaker, CEO, The Billion Foundation, South
Africa
TERTIARY EDUCATION
VOCATIONALMarc Groenewald, Vice
Principal – Academic, IIE Varsity College
AFRICAN STORIES - SOUTH EFFECTIVE IT OPERATIONS FINANCE AND INVESTMENTINTERVENTION AND
PARENT INVOLVEMENTASSESSMENT AND
EVALUATIONFIGHTING POVERTY WITH
SPECIALIZED COURSES
14:20 What’s the story? EduTech in Namibia and how this is transforming learning and education
• Market insights, challenges and opportunities
• Disruptors, innovators and new entrants
• The costs of connectivity
• Sustainability and the long term vision
• Successes, failures and lessons learnt
Danai Maramba, Technology Coach, Windhoek International School, Namibia
Implementing effective IT operations in the classroom
• What to look for to create a unique IT stategy?
• Keeping your teachers and students in mind
• Keeping up to date with seamless IT operations
• Allowing for future growth and investment
Pam MacMillan, EdTech Coach, St Stithians Boy’s College, South Africa
Overcoming funding challenges for low cost school expansion
• Understanding and monitoring cost determining factors
• Be prepared for the unexpected
• Investments and partnerships: the right partner
• Have rigorous risk and contingency planning in place
Intervention plan: Improving school environments to support SEN students and teachers
• Providing early intervention for quality education
• Implementing the right motivation for students to thrive
• Exploring the role of the parent
• Building a strong foundation for the future
Annah Gumbi, Early Childhood Development facilitator, Cotlands, South Africa
“Beyond Assessments and Evaluations: understanding why intelligent learners fail.”
• Understanding cognitive brain functions and their role in the learning process
• Understanding how the brain processes, stores and recalls information
• Understanding the 2E (twice-exceptional) phenomenon (intelligence vs academic outcomes)
Dalena van der Westhuizen, Co-founder, BrainAbility, South Africa
Supporting effective career choices using tech
• Challenges that the students face daily and how to overcome them
• Equipping students with the right skills – keeping in mind future jobs
• Invest into skills training
Johann Ackerman, Senior Educator, Unity College, South Africa
14:40 What’s the story? EduTech in Zambia and how this is transforming learning and education
• Market insights, challenges and opportunities
• Disruptors, innovators and new entrants
• The costs of connectivity
• Sustainability and the long term vision
• Successes, failures and lessons learnt
Christorpher Chibangu, Head of Mathematics, Chengelo School, Zambia
Getting your online teaching right: enhancing academic activity
• Authentic assessment for meaningful learning
• Learning design that fosters high levels of interaction and engagement
• Developing communities of practice and thought leadership
• Content selection as mechanisms towards boundary crossing learning
André de Coning, Head Of School, Broadacres Academy, South Africa
The ulimate 3 in 1 Combo: Affordability, quality and profitability
• Creating the ideall synergy: adapting to system change and implementing cost-effective tech
• Investing and training faculty
• What can you offer that others cant?
Paul Hobden, Chief Operations Officer, Digital Frontiers Institute, South Africa
Cultivating a culture of parental involvement
• Enforcing a home and school connection
• How can teachers prepare and create parental involvement opportunities
• Social networks as a key support structure
Nneka Chukwulobe, Head Teacher, Jason Tender Care School, Nigeria
Getting your faculty to identify new assessment and evaluation tools
• Training and educating the teachers
• Real-time evaluation that keeps goals in sight
• Using cloud base tools , AR, VR and AI
• Assessing learning outcomes quicker and supporting students where necessary
Douglas Owino, Head of Careers, Greensted Schools, Kenya
Fighting poverty by training with a future ready skills set
• Identiying what skills need to be trained: keeping in mind the 3R’s
• Developing rural skills through vocational school
• Training skills through informal settings
• Promoting entrepreneurial learning
Miracule Gavor, Founder, Ghana Society for Education Technology, Ghana
AGENDA DAY 2 – 10 OCT 201908:45 Organiser’s opening remarks
08:50 Chairperson’s opening remarks
Riaan van der Bergh, Education technology manager, FEDSAS, South Africa
BIG PICTURE
09:00 Scaling Education: Rethinking e-learning education as an era of new services
• Advancing the classroom and changing the way we learn, forever
• The scale and pace of digital innovation – building learning communities
• Out with the old, in with the new – enhancing online teaching
• A new digital age in education – getting students inspired and engaged
• Choice, affordability, location, personalisation
Anju de Alwis, Managing Director, Ultimate Access, United Kingdom
09:20 Unleash creativity and opportunity – revolutionising computer science
• Computer science is bigger and broader than just coding and digital skills
• How this new academic subject has become the foundation for all careers
• New world CS: creativity and hard skills combined
Hadi Partovi, CEO, Code.org, United States of America
09:40 The Big History Project - Giving students more of what students want and love in education!
• What it takes to understand students’ personal needs, abilities and goals
• A closer look at how the traditional school setting is changing
• Creating customized content for the student
• Investing in personalised learning and teaching the teacher to tailor material
• Big History, global education community - unleash and empower, connected students
Hayden Brown, Director of Academic Extension and Big History Teacher, Department of Education Western Australia, Australia
10:00 Speed Networking
10:20 Exhibition viewing, Networking and Refreshments
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
11:00
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11:35
Now’s your chance to get really interactive! Simply pick one of our roundtable topics and join the debate.
Numbers will be limited at each table, to ensure everybody gets their chance to participate in the discussion.
1. Have’s vs have-nots: Using educational tech to increase equality Coetzee Bester, Director, African Centre of Excellence for Information Ethics, South Africa
2. Computing providing low cost sustainable projects Xoliswa Mahlangu, Computing Coordinator, Future Nation Schools, South Africa
3. Designing and implementing a learner-centred and teacher- supported curriculum Tinhiko Nkuna, Deputy Headmistress, St Mary’s School, South Africa
4. Empowering students to tackle cyber bullying Antoinette Roberts, Educational Psychologist, Edugrow, South Africa
5. Casual Attributions of Success and Failure made by Grade 10-12 Physical Science Learners Shreen Gutta, Subject Leader: Foundations of Education, North West University, South Africa
6. (r)Evolution: the next steps with edtech Lindsay Wesner, Innovation Coach & Chief Edumagineer, Teach. Learn. Innovate, South Africa
7. Help or hindrance: are low-cost private schools helping achieve quality education for all in Africa? Dr Graeme Edwards, Executive Head, Canaan College, South Africa
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15:00 What’s the story? EduTech in Zimbabwe and how this is transforming learning and education
• Market insights, challenges and opportunities
• Disruptors, innovators and new entrants
• The costs of connectivity
• Sustainability and the long term vision
• Successes, failures and lessons learnt
George Kandiero, Learning Centre Supervisor, Barachel Christian Academy, South Africa
To BYOC and beyond: Levaraging your cloud to its full potential
• Utilizing the cloud and virtualization tech to deliver unique content
• Leveraging cloud and mobile to enable students
• Easy maintenance for the cloud infrastructure
• Geting more for less: keeping costs down
Michal Cerny, Lecturer & ICT Coordinator, Masaryk University, Czek Republic
Spark Schools: Adapting at the speed of scale
• How to build a network of schools
• Creating a low-cost-effective private school
• Developing an internationally competing education model
• Importance of turning your school into a business
Jocelyn Logan-Friend, Regional Manager, SPARK Schools, South Africa
Moving forward: Planning for future SENCO’s
• Avoiding surpise demands: creating a timeline
• Keeping your systems simple, easy-to-use and friendly
• Pace yourself so that you can lead with care
• Keeping the parents involved and engaged
Kuvendri Moodley, Therapy HOD: Senior Speech therapist & Audiologist, Gauteng Department of Education, South Africa
Consistency in reviewing and refining evaluation practices using tech
• Assessment and evaluation through different lenses
• Constant review of evaluation processes
• Consider planning assessments; keeping in mind the evaluation methods
• Sustaining global and regional standardized evaluation methods
Dr Mario Landman, Dean, The Da Vinci Institute
New approaches to poverty reduction
• Skills development strategies that benefit households and communities
• Contributing to social and economic integration
• Courses focused on linking skills development and reducing poverty
Walter Matli, ICT Researcher and Lecturer, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
LEARNING STRATEGIES ICT PLANNING BUSINESS MODELS CURRICULUM STRATEGIES EDUTECH: GLOBAL
PERSPECTIVEQUALITY MANAGEMENT
15:20 Taking over the classroom: AI in real time
• The power of AR/VR in today’s education
• Affordable AI software to fit into your strategy
• Buying the software vs using outsourced apps
Rania Hammoudeh, Technology Officer, The Bishops School, Middle East
Future focused: being smart with your ICT planning
• Thinking long-term: a sustainable digital strategy to improve delivery methods, tools and productivity
• Implementing efficiency and cost effective approaches
• Importance of planning ahead
Riaan van der Bergh, Education technology manager, FEDSAS, South Africa
Massive open online courses: the new backbone of edtech
• Where we are vs. where we are heading
• Managing open platforms and learning on the go
• Integrating MOOC into the education system
• How sustainable are MOOCs?
• Credibility: making online courses more attractive to potential employers
Michal Cerny, Lecturer & ICT Coordinator, Masaryk University, Czek Republic
A fit and friendly curriculum for our futuristic kids
• Creating a curriculum where students can reach their true potential
• Building a curriculum that is inclusive of all students
• Encouraging the integration of social and emotional learning
Michele Botha, Assessment Specialist, IEB, South Africa
What’s the story? EduTech in Kenya and how this is transforming learning and education
• Market insights, challenges and opportunities
• Disruptors, innovators and new entrants
• The costs of connectivity
• Sustainability and the long term vision
• Successes, failures and lessons learnt
Agnes Rono, Managing Editor, Africa journal of TVET, Kenya
Prioritizing top quality management
• Keeping your final goal in mind
• Selecting the right people to lead the direction of the organisation
• Identifying customer groups and their needs
• Staying alert to continuous learning and innovations
Dr Elias M. Sampa, Curriculum & Academic Programs Director, Australian International School, Philippines
15:40 Game theory vs. gamification
• Using game mechanics to engage and motivate the learner
• Facilitating learning through game play
• Enhancing learning through classroom activities
Louise Van Biljon, Director, Khalri LTD (Pty), South Africa
Upscaling ICT systems in schools – but keeping the future in mind
• Integrating and implementing new tech whitout breaking the bank
• Having access to support and resources but still understanding your tech
• Getting the entire school ecosystem to embrace tech
• Focusing on your digital drive
Jason Fisher, Deputy Principal, ICT Department Manager, Randfontein High School, South Africa
Changing the game: integrating new business models using tech
• Embracing digital transformation
• Expanding into new industries and markets using tech
• Universal digitization through connections
Ariel Sumeruk, Chief Executive Officer, Conversion Centre, South Africa
Amending the curriculum to prepare learners for the fourth industrial revolution
• Ammending the curriculum to address future skills deficit
• Getting the basics right
• Acquiring soft skills to deliver a better learning environment
Chris-Mari Le Hanie, Lecturer, Aros, South Africa
What’s the story? EduTech in Latin-America and how this is transforming learning and education
• Challenges and opportunities
• 21st century skills to prepare for jobs of the future
• Disruptors, innovators and new entrants
• Sustainability and the long term vision
• Successes, failures and lessons learnt
The key to digital transformation while maintaining quality
• Things to avoid when implementing digital transformation
• Effective management and training through digital transformation
• Impact of digital change in vocational education
Professor Zaheer Hamid, Academic Director, Mancosa (Honoris United Universities), South Africa
16:00 The importance of self-directed play in child’s learning and development
• Self-reliant learning and encouraging curiosty and experimentation
• Teachers paving a way for the student to think and use their imagination
• Ability to process emotions and develop intuition through role play
Gertrude Mabeza, PLAY Project Manager, Cotlands, South Africa
Case Study: Looking ahead: vectorizing video-on-demand for MOOC’s
• Keeping in mind costs and internet speed
• Reaching any and everyone on a mobile device
• Delivery of massive content in an instructional format
Louise Van Biljon, Director, Khalri LTD (Pty), South Africa
Strategies for sustainable business model
• Ensure delivery of value for stakeholders and the school
• Engaging internal and external stakeholders
• Increase value and reduce resources
• Looking into the long term sustainability
How to select the right teaching strategy for your ECD classroom
• Finding the right technology that supports your curriculum
• Looking for user-friendly tech to promote classroom and tech collaboration
• Tracking progress and overcoming tech barriers
Jena Mukina, Group CEO, Little Ashford Preschool Group, South Africa
What’s the story? EduTech in Uganda and how this is transforming learning and education
• Market insights, challenges and opportunities
• Disruptors, innovators and new entrants
• The costs of connectivity
• Sustainability and the long term vision
• Successes, failures and lessons learnt
Ronald Ddungu, Education Expert, Ministry of Education – Prime Minister’s Officer, Uganda
Aiming for top of the range quality management systems
• Knowledge and admin focus
• High quality outcomes for all stakeholders
• Borrowing from the best and localizing solutions
• Building a plan that achieves regional and global recognition
Dr Lucas Moloi, President, Southern African Institute of Quality Innovation (SAIQI), South Africa
16:20 Exhibition Visit, Networking and Refreshments
‘There was a wide variety of exhibitors, the talks were very interesting and the exhibitors were professional and very friendly’.
Steve Rees, Headmaster at Japari School
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School Kenyatta University, Kenya
NNEKA CHUKWULOBEHOD, Jason Tender Care School,
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CHRISTORPHER CHIBANGUHead of Mathematics, Chengolo
School, Zambia
DOUGLAS OWINOHead of Careers, Greensted Schools,
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ISIOMA UTOMIExecutive Director, Centre for Values in
Leadership, Nigeria
MIRACULE GAVORFounder, Ghana Society for Education
Technology, Ghana
KAHLIL DANAI MARAMBATechnology Coach, Windhoek International School, Namibia
SIMON TAUKENIEducation Psychology & Inclusive
Education Expert, University of Namibia, Namibia
AGNES RONOManaging Director, Africa journal of
TVET, Kenya
JIHEN BERRACHEDEducation Specialist, Ministry of
Education, Tunisia
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