Mild Curry, Hot Curry and the Interactive Whiteboard

At Faure Youth Centre the East team met to explore the more technical aspects of the Interactive Whiteboard. Albie directed us through every step allowing the facilitators some hands-on experience. Sylvain, Speedy as he is known, took us to heart and explained some interesting aspects of using the EIAWB. Sipho sat quietly absorbing all this information and smiling deviously knowing that lunch was on its way.

As usual Mark, Sylvain and Albie were joking around with Brian working hard in the background. He had lots on his mind - Food!

At last Allan Naidoo arrived in a hurry with some curry and the East team dug in. It suddenly became quiet. With more than one helping we tried to finish everything, but Alllan had the better of us. Bonny took out the tissues while Siki and Stuart laughed most of the time. Nontobeko snuggled between Faeeza and Sipho enjoying all warmth and conversation. And Amoy? Well, his skill around the EIAWB and eating curry is now well-known.

IT Crimes + GlobeSpace Security @ EMDC East - Khanya

EMDC Coordinator, Bonny Hendricks, invited Mathilda Malamba (Khanya PSO) to address the issue of Security at schools and thus attended our Team Meeting with roleplayers like IT Crimes and GlobeSpace Security to inform and update the East Facilitators on the latest security measures and developments.

Mr Shaun van Coller and Mr Imker Hoogenhout of IT Crimes gave the facilitators an indepth look into the IT Crimes field and technology. We were informed on all aspect re the security of Khanya LABs and equipment as implemented by IT Crimes.

Mrs Glynn Mashonga of GlobeSpace Security presented to the facilitators the latest technology that is piloted in some EMDC's. It is about infrared monitoring of a school' electronic equipment against any possible theft. The technology is based on an sms via the cellphone to community members who will be contacted when a burglary is in progress at a school.

We are looking forward to the implementation of the latest security measures at all our schools within Khanya and that the school' electronic equipment will be protected to such an extend that learners can continue with their curriculum.

Albie

Khanyans @ Villa Via Hotel on Planning to Deliver : Deliver as Planned

Almost all Khanyans were present @ the Villa Via Hotel in Gordon's Bay to share in the Khanya vision and mission. Wendy Adams and Clinton Walker opened the session and setting the pace of the morning and afternoon sessions.

Mr Kobus van Wyk started to deliver his speech and mention some of the past mistakes, but that we should not replicate the errors of the past. One new development in the technological area is the EIAWB - and Kobus elaborated on the board and its potential inside the classroom. He also said that we should within Khanya consider our ways forward from now on. Kobus also touch on the issue of Code of Conduct and in short it were about Working hours + official Leave + Meetings + Communication (sms', e-mails, blogging, reports) + Professional development. The concepts of Effectiveness and Efficiency were also explained within the productivity sphere. Kobus concluded that Khanya is standing on the threshold of very, very exciting times and busy with groundbreaking work on the African continent and that Khanya can even move further afield.

Clinton Walker with his S M A R T approach, (Specifics + Measurables + Attainable + Realistic + Timely) had a fruitful delivery on why ? where ? when ? what ? and all the other w's to be smart in your planning. He concluded with a declaration : Planning to Deliver : Deliver as Planned and if there is no shape up, you should ship out - and so we eventually all left Harbour Island, not in our ship, but in our vechicles to set our mind to shape up in our seats !!

Wendy Adams spend some value time on our planning and how to improve the curriculum delivery. She opened the floor for some fruitful contributions from the facilitators. Various models were put on the table or was it on the screen - the planning template will be developed as a skeleton with the meat to be added by all roleplayers! She was not only the organiser of the event @ the Villa Via Hotel, but the Mama Mia that ensured that we had a ***** meal in a very nice setting. Thanks.

Albie

K-ZONE @ RUSTHOF PS - Another success story !!

ALL the Foundation Phase Educators did a workshop during the afternoon on the newly installed K-ZONE. We all first watch a motivation PPSS to get our "body, minds and spirit" in the right mode - especially as we are heading for the end of the term.

I did a short introduction to K-ZONE with a PPSS, and then the educators clicked and navigated through the K-ZONE software. They were very impressed with the software and expressed their gratitude for the quality of the program. They even print screen some of the activities for use in the classroom !!.

The RPS SNA / LNA Mrs Tohira Slamdien assisted me during the training with basic navigation skills. We printed some pages to look at the activities and pictures included in the software. Another workshop done with appreciation for the work and efforts done by the LSTM Team and their skills !! Thanksxx.

Albie

Is this the Pits?

Mr Abraham Pitso of Bulumko Secondary School was fiddling around with his laptop getting ready to motivate his learners to do well the second Physical Science Paper (Chemistry). Question papers were downloaded and displayed so that learners could engage with the type of questions they could face during their examination. He was putting emphasis on Redox reactions which occur in different types of cells. Here he is using different software such as Word, Smart and Croc clips to explain electrochemical cells.

Exploring K-Z despite Zero Temperatures @ DRGJJPS

Exploring K ZONE on a very cold day at Dr GJ JOUBERT PS, was a timing factor, but despite the rainy cold typical WC weather, the handgloves were removed and the fingers got warm after a while - working through the K-Zone software.

ALL the Foundation Phase Educators did attend the workshop, even the Deputy Principal and SNA, Mr Keith Meyer was there to see and explore. What started to be just a short introduction to K-ZONE, developed into a full ONE HOUR of exploring the 3x grades within K-ZONE. The educators clicked and navigated through the K-ZONE software. They were very impressed with the software and even delighted to know that a software was developed just for the Foundation Phase !!

After the official ending of the workshop, most of the FP Educators still navigated through the software. Even the LAN /SNA @ Dr GJ Joubert PS, Mr Keith Meyer worked throught the software while I left the LAB. The educators continued to explore the K-ZONE software to equipped themselves before they will bring the learners to the LAB next week.

Albie