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Using Technology In The Classroom

The go-to site for South African teachers interested in bringing their classroom in line with the fourth industrial revolution.

Here you will find lots of tips and ideas for any teacher that want to ensure that their classroom is still relevant in the 21st century. As well as my personal reflections, experiences and the lessons I learned.

I am a teacher myself so everything on this site is based on my own experiences in the classroom.

  • Training

    I have lots of experience in helping even the most reluctant teacher to integrate technology in their class. Contact me and lets see if we can work something out.

  • Research & Reviews

    An independent opinion on all the newest models and products.

  • Digital Resources

    Creating a task or assignment in digital format require a different skillset that creating it for your classroom. I share a lot of my resources especially, but not limited to maths.

  • Online Courses

    Click here for more information on the courses available.

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How to create a Google Form
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How to create a Google Form

I don't say this easily, but Google Forms changed my life. Since I came across Forms 3 years ago, it has saved me hours and has taken the sting out of a lot of admin tasks. Over the past four years, I have introduced hundreds of colleagues to the magic of Google Forms. Here are my step-by-step instructions to not only create a form but to make a quiz that gets marked automatically.

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Google Drive: Teachers Working Together
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Google Drive: Teachers Working Together

Four years ago our maths department created a shared Google folder for all our resources. Today we have the most fantastic collection of maths resources, suited to our needs, right at our fingertips. Since we started, this Google has introduced Team Drives which make it even easier and better. A Team Drive is a must-have for every department.

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Tips for Teachers: Become the boss of your Inbox
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Tips for Teachers: Become the boss of your Inbox

Email has changed the way in which we communicate. And in schools specifically, giving both staff and learners email addresses is a gamechanger. But with it, it has brought the problem of how to keep up with your mailbox. Here is some practical tips to stay on top of your email.

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eLearning: 15 terms that make you sound like an expert
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eLearning: 15 terms that make you sound like an expert

I collated a cheat-sheet with all the most commonly used terms, abbreviations and lingo when it comes to eLearning.

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New School, New Technology
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New School, New Technology

Starting at a new school is difficult. Every school has a different culture and character. If that isn't enough, you now need to get login names, passwords and learn how some new platforms work. It is becoming essential that schools and ICT coordinators have a plan in place to make sure new teachers manage with the school's technology.

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Communication without frustration
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Communication without frustration

Are you looking for an app or program that will allow you to communicate with parents? In this post, we look at the most popular apps and tools that teachers use and consider the pros and cons of each.

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Keeping track of homework with Google Forms
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Keeping track of homework with Google Forms

After another parents evening where I could not put my hand on the evidence that little Johnny does not do any homework, I decided to create a straightforward Google Form to keep track of homework, and it works like a charm.

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Back-to-school technology activities
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Back-to-school technology activities

The start of the new school year is an exciting time, new classes, new learners, a fresh start. It is also the ideal time to introduce your learners to the technology they are going to use during the year while getting to know them at the same time. In this post, I share some of my favourites back to school activities, with free templates that are ready to use.

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Kickstart Google Classroom
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Kickstart Google Classroom

Let me take you through the basics of Google Classroom, one day at a time. This free online course is ideal for new teachers and teachers who have already attended Google training but still feel lost.

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Google Classroom: 6 ways to get started
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Google Classroom: 6 ways to get started

It is that time of the year, schools are doing their planning for next year, and you might have just realised that you will be expected to use Google Classroom next year. eLearning is exciting, very exciting, but it can also seem like a huge mountain that you have no idea how you are going to scale. But don't worry here are six easy steps that will get you going.

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Classroom technology: Should you allow earphones?
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Classroom technology: Should you allow earphones?

"Can we listen to music, please?" Teachers are getting confronted with this question more and more, but what is the correct answer? Let's examine the arguments for and against allowing earphones in your class and look for some practical guidelines to help you manage earphones in your class.

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Create a Writing Journal in Google Slides
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Create a Writing Journal in Google Slides

This is one of my most popular classroom activities. It includes a template with more than 50 writing prompts that will get your learners writing every week. Dit sluit ook 'n Afrikaanse weergawe in.

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