Recently Bulumko had the benefit of having Albie Smith sharing his tricks and tips on the electronic whiteboard. As usual the educators were impressed, but also a bit apprehensive about this new venture. They were encouraged to play on the board first before engaging learners in this new way of learning learning. Our motto was "Practice makes perfect".A few days later Mark and Faeeza did training on
the electronic whiteboard with the science educators. We were showing the value of applets in teaching Electrodynamics. Later we created simulations in Crocodile Physics and Chemistry on electricity (circuits grade 10), electrochemistry (galvanic cells, grade 12) and light (Refraction, reflection and how telescopes work, Grade 11). Again educators were encouraged to prepare simulations before-hand to familiarise themselves with the program before asking learners to engage too.Our aim is to make teachers and students competent at using ICT in their teaching and learning of science.
It was encouraging to be at the school and seeing learners in the lab engaging with the various software packages and the internet. Learners were busy with Encarta and the internet searching for information for assignments they were busy doing (the pictures are real, not posed). Mr Blayi, the Life Sciences educator, used the e-KAPA Cape Lowlands software with learners to complete an assignment on Biomes. This CD came in handy as learners had lots of information in the lab to complete their posters on this section of work. A number of learners stay later to complete their assigned work."Go Bulumko, go, go, go........".
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I'm glad Bulumko use every minute to practice on their new found technology. Using this technology optimally and effectively will eventually deliver excellent results. Thank you Mark, Faeeza and Albie, assisting and guiding educators through IAWB training. What are Bulumko teacher’s views about Inter Active Whiteboard teaching?
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