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A NEW ERA OF EXPOS Why an online Expo? Education has slowly become more online and digital over the last decades. Lockdowns in reaction to Covid-19 have accelerated this trend as millions of children worldwide could not attend school and were forced to make use of online education. The homeschool expo event organizers, SA Homeschoolers and KragDag, have been exploring online expo’s for some time already, because of certain benefits that these expo’s have. The lockdown served to accelerate these plans.
A Few Reasons to attend? • VARIETY OF VENDORS: Shop for curriculum, supplies, and accessories all from the comfort of your own home ! No dress code! • PRESENTATIONS ON DEMAND: No need to pick and choose speakers based on a preset schedule. Watch them all when YOU are ready! • INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS: Live Questions and Answers. • FREE ADMISSION: Get access to all the exhibitors and speakers of a traditional expo, and more, with ZERO cost! • NONE OF THE HASSLES: No travelling! No parking nightmares! Just peaceful happy expo-ing! •
How does it work? The Online Home Education Expo - Africa 2020 is an ONLINE convention for homeschoolers, and those curious about homeschooling, to see speakers and exhibitors and take advantage of the ease of buying educational resources online. Before and during the event, attendees register for the event with their personal contact information. Once registered, and as soon as the expo´s virtual doors have opened, they will have full and immediate access to all of the speakers and Exhibitor stalls for the duration of the event. All speaker sessions are pre-recorded and on-demand. So, attendees can access them 24 hours a day for the full five days. Exhibitor stalls are also available 24 hours a day for the full five days. Exhibitor can decide during which time they will be available for live chats with attendees - an attendee will still be able to leave a message in the Chat Box when the Exhibitor is not on duty.
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WORK Workshops wil be hosted via Zoom.
Tuesday
13 October 2020 10:00 - 11:00 Homeschooling Early Years Joanne Madgwick Join Joanne Madgwick, mother of 7, veteran homeschooler and remedial teacher as she looks at how important this first quiet, growing years are for laying down the rails for reading, maths, and many other areas of life and learning. 11:30 - 12:30 Preschool-homeschooling Nicolene Steyn Why and how should we homeschool our children from baby till preschool. Helping parents navigate the toddler years. 19:00 - 20:30 Starting Home Education Wendy Young Overwhelmed by the curriculum choices? Unsure of how to begin? Needing “how to� help? Or if you have been home educating your children for a while you may need input for high school, school leaving, or unmotivated children for example.
Wednesday
14 October 2020 10:00 - 12:00 How to Choose a Curriculum Martie du Plessis Martie is a well known educational consultant in the South Afircan homeschool community. She has more than 30 years experience in helping, guiding and training
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KSHOPS homeschooling parents. 12:00 - 14:00 Hope for South Africa Martie du Plessis Martie du Plessis and seasoned homeschool moms encourages homeschooling parents for the future training of their children. 19:00 - 20:30 Legal aspects of home education The Pestalozzi Trust The Pestalozzi Trust panel of trustees and a consultant for the trust will answer questions on legal aspects of home education.
Thursday
15 October 2020 10:00 - 11:00 Special needs
Mary Klinkradt Creating success when it seems impossible. This workshop will look at how we find that curriculum that works. The types of curriculum that are available and the factors that need to be considered in assessing a curriculum option from the parent perspective and the child’s perspective. 19:00 - 20:00 Alumni Panel
Homeschool Graduates A panel of homeschool graduates will answer frequently asked questions as well as questions from parents attending the session. 20:00 - 21:00 Working Moms Panel
Nina Hill & Marita Green & Jeanne Snyman Ever struggle to juggle your work and homeschooling your child/ren? You are not alone! Find out how other working homeschool moms overcame their challenges and get your questions answered live by the panel.
Friday
16 October 2020
10:00 - 11:30 Matric - 4 options discussed. Annerine Wenholdt Panel discusses the Cambridge, GED, American High School Diploma and NSC school leaving routes.
Saturday
17 October 2020
10:00 - 12:00 Business Simulation - The new way to do Business Studies Mor Foundation The business simulation model presented by the Mor-Foundation was created by cool people who wanted to make business studies more involved and practical. The aim is to change the theory-only teaching method of entrepreneurship by introducing tools for practical learning in a fun, gamification manner. 10:00 - 11:00 STEM in action!
Hanneke Strumpher How to teach your kids to think like engineers.
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PRESENTATIO Presentations can be watched anytime during the expo
Homeschool on a budget
Adele Breedt & Marita Green Is it possible to provide a quality education for less than the cost of attending a public school?
Eclectic Approach
Anelle Burger & Chirani Meyer The eclectic approach is a highly customized approach to home education where the parent gets to choose the best parts of different educational resources for their children’s education.
Classical Approach
Anelle Burger & Jennifer Hanekom Classical education aims to provide students with tools that will enable them to become their own teachers. The student will be able to think critically and independently.
Unit study Approach
Anelle Burger & Shirley Erwee A topic in which the child is interested in is used and studied from different angles, thus incorporation all the subjects like Language Arts, History, Science, Music, Art, etc.
Montessori Approach
Anelle Burger & Vivian du Preez The Montessori Method of education views the child as one who is naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment.
Charlotte Mason Approach
Anelle Burger & Wendy Young Charlotte Mason was an English educator with a firm
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belief that a child is a person and we must educate that whole person, not just his/her mind.
Keeping Children Safe Online
B-Abee Toperesu A homeschool dad and IT specialist share information on how we as parents can protect our children when they are online.
What do homeschooling parents do differently than teachers?
Brian Ray & Bouwe van der Eems What are the things that homeschool parents do differently from mainstream teachers and why can an uncertified parent obtain the same and better results than a certified teacher?
What is the best educational approach?
Brian Ray & Bouwe van der Eems Bouwe van der Eems asks Dr. Brian Ray what research indicates to be the best home school approach.
Why Parents know what is best for their children
Brian Ray & Bouwe van der Eems Questions to be discussed in this presentation: Why parents know what is best for their children.
Three tips for parents who want to start with homeschooling
Brian Ray & Bouwe van der Eems Questions to be discussed in this presentation: Three tips for parents who want to start with homeschooling.
ONS The value of support groups
Chirani Meyer Bouwe van der Eems talks to Chirani Meyer on the value of support groups. Why are support groups important and how does it work?
Working moms
Diana Desmarais Diana and her husband both work from home. She discusses how she organizes her work and homeschool, the challenges and give tips to moms working from home.
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Erika Nothnagel Hoe belangrik is dit om woordsoorte en spelreëls te ken en hoe leer ek my kind om ‘n opstel te skryf?
The Primary Years with Charlotte Mason
Joanne Madgwick How does one apply the Charlotte Mason approach specifically to the preschool years? Joanne shares how she applies this philosophy in raising her 7 children.
High School Mathematics
Joseph Oosthuizen & Bouwe van der Eems Is mathematics important and how do parents choose the right maths curriculum for their children?
Computer programming: compulsory school subject?
Josua Botha Is computer programming an essential subject like language and Maths. Josua Botha is a homeschool graduate and second year Computer Science student.
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Wiskunde in Afrikaans
Lizelle Rademeyer Lizelle Rademeyer is n tuisskool ma met n toegepasde wiskunde beroeps agtergrond. Sy het ook ‘n liefde vir moedertaal onderrig. .
Hoe n taalkurrikulum saamgestel kan word
Marisa Haasbroek Rig-lyne hoe om op n organiese wyse n taalkurrikulum saam te stel en watter aspekte van taalleer ingesluit kan word .
Homeschooling and the law
Pestalozzi Trust: Karin van Oostrum How do homeschoolers register their children for home education.
Natural Learning
Renuka Ramroop Renuka is a homeschool mom with a doctorate on the topic of natural learning. She shares her academic and personal experiences.
Unboxing giftedness
Ronel Smit Is my child perhaps gifted? How would I know? Ronel Smit, an occupational therapist and homeschool mom runs weekly enrichment programs for gifted children and discusses these questions and more.
How to prepare children for the 4th industrial revolution
Waswa Canute How do we train our children for a future that we have no idea what it will look like? Waswa Canute talks to Bouwe van der Eems about foundational traits children need to develop to be successful in an ever-changing world.
Evolve online school
Colin Northmore Evolve is an Advtech brand which is the largest educational provider of private education in Africa.
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Wingu Academy
Inspire Africa
IVA Global school
Mos Wereldwyd
Hanneke Strumpher Wingu Academy is a research-led, comprehensive, online home-educational solution for concerned parents, with children between the ages of 6-16 years old, who value quality education, and would like to prepare their children for the future.
Simon Robinson Our aim is to develop STEAM education by delivering content via channels that can be accessed by any parent, child or teacher. Online and Offline. In a classroom, home schools or simply as an extra curricula activity that a learner does not want to miss out on.
John Luis Wikus Breetzke & Alta Greeff John Luis previous head of academics at AdvTech schools MOS Wêreldwyd besef dat vandag se ouers anders oor division, and now the founder of IVA Schools an online leer vir hulle kinders dink. Na aanleiding van die nuutste global school. IVA schools is a sponsor of the expo. navorsing oor hoe leer eintlik werk en hoe die brein wil leer, het ons besluit om leer te herdefinieer sodat kinders toekomsgerigte vaardighede sal ontwikkel. Love2Learn Marc Ries MD Marc Ries gives an overview of Love2Learn’s modular, Proper Care and Feeding of the ARTISTIC Child-Centred, Educator-Friendly products and unique Child Educational Tri-losophy. He also shares why you don’t Damon Evans need to be a qualified teacher to homeschool using Raising creative kids can be a challenge for some parLove2Learn. ents who don’t feel equipped to guide their kids in their interests.
Minichess
Marisa van der Merwe FASA interviews Marisa Minichess is not a simple game. It is a play innovation Marisa van der Merwe education program to develop critical thinking skills from Education, as we knew it, has changed forever. the early ages.
Valenture
Home Education is a modern solution
Sue Searles Nesh Govender Sue Searless unpacks the AEE Home School offering, as The Valenture Institute offers a vibrant online learning well as our teaching methodology, whilst giving an overenvironment for students. Learners attend live, interactive view of our latest product, Comprehend Africa. classes assisted by mentors with plenty of time to socialise with classmates.
The Educational Box Company
Nicolene Steyn Nicolene is the co-founder of The Educational Box Company, which has been sending educational subscription boxes to households all over the country since 2016. Her curriculum for Woelwater/WackyBox contains 24 individual monthly boxes with all the supplies for a month.
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Visit the exhibitor stall during the expo f Accelerated Christian Education
Sanri Botha 087 820 4858/ 031- 573 6500 info@aeegroup.co.za www.acehomeschool.co.za The Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.) programme is one of the core product offerings of Accelerated Education Enterprises and has been used with great success since 1984 in over 250 private schools and 1500 home schools in South Africa. The programme is aligned with the South African school curriculum, focuses on a values based, individualised approach that nurtures your child’s unique talents, by promoting character building, reasoning skills, accountability and goal setting.Users of the A.C.E. programme have the choice of the following three exit qualification options to pursue in the high school levels: 1) The accredited International A.C.E qualification from the USA 2) The National Senior Certificate via the Independent Examination Board (IEB) 3) The General Education Diploma from the USA
Akademia
Leah van Heerden 082 5600 549/ 0861 222 888 navrae@akademia.ac.za www.akademia.ac.za Akademia is ʼn privaat hoëronderwysinstelling wat voltydse en nauurse studies in Afrikaans bied. Voltydse studies in Centurion is ideaal vir skoolverlaters wat voltyds studeer met ʼn aktiewe studentelewe. Die nauurse onderrigmodel word oor ʼn landwye netwerk van studiesentrums in Suid-Afrika en in Namibië aangebied, en
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012 543 5000 rcronje@brainline.com www.brainline.com Brainline is an innovative, quality driven online school, providing home education for Gr R-12. Celebrating 30 years in 2020, we continue to do what we love; enabling more and more learners to achieve their National Senior Certificate through innovative distance education solutions.
is pasgemaak vir studente wat werk én studeer. Besoek www.akademia.ac.za vir meer inligting of stuur ʼn WhatsApp na 0861 222 888. Jou loopbaanreis begin hier! Briza Publications Christo Reitz / Marissa Meyer 082 322 2392/ 012 329 3896 Alphabugs christo@briza.co.za Chantell Papalexis www.briza.co.za 082 765 3528 Briza Publications is an independent publishing house www.alphabugs.co.za based in Gauteng, South Africa and was found in 1990. A wide range of educational resources including Reward We specialize in the publishing of botany and natural Stickers, Stamps, Playdough, Playmats, Games, Flashhistory books for the local and international market. Our cards, Magnetic Boards, Certificates, Reward Charts, high-quality books appeal to both the layman and the Home Printables, Pencil Cases, Pocket Charts and much more specialist or academic reader. Its content is informore. Our product focus is on: mative and has a practical approach. We have books - long-lasting, durable products that provide a hands-on on medicinal, food, poisonous, problem and indigenous learning experience through play; plants, indigenous trees, as well as wildflowers, ecology, - motivational tools to reward and encourage learners to tourism and natural history, including books on mammals, challenge themselves to achieve more. reptiles and birds. Our latest innovations, THE TALKING - Fun, fun, FUN! DICTIONARY, is an indispensable tool for language educaAll products can be customised on request tion, school use and home reference. This is the first audio visual dictionary in South Africa that unlocks words and AP Akademie sounds to SEE, HEAR and LEARN in 8 languages. Dinah Nel 083 465 9233/ 012 344 3960 CambriCollege dinah.steynnel@apa.ac.za Jude Walsh www.apa.ac.za 082 928 4262 Ons bied uitnemende tersiêre onderrig in Afrikaans, vanuit info@cambricollege.co.za ’n klassiek-Christelike vertrekpunt, aan die hand van www.cambricollege.co.za geakkrediteerde tersiêre onderwysprogramme, naamlik Online education for Grade 8-10 covering IGCSE content BA, BDiv en NGOS. plus many supplementary subjects. Total of 28 subjects. Award winning international program. In partnership with Brainline Pass GED Academy. Students can move onto AS levels or Pass GED Academy after completing Cambricollege. Rosa-marie Cronje
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Impaq: Your step-by-step guide to homeschooling Impaq is South Africa’s largest home education curriculum provider. In 2020, more than 24 500 learners made use of Impaq’s lesson material.
We provide everything you need to complete Grades R to 12 at home, including:
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Your child will receive all the lesson material they need to complete each subject. Our materials (available in English and Afrikaans) are aligned with the national curriculum (CAPS).
You will receive everything you need to make learning fun and to become your child’s instructor, including lesson guidance, a subject plan, and a suggested timetable.
We will guide you every step of the way with additional learning support via online classes for Grades R to 12. Impaq’s education specialists explore a variety of subjects every weekday.
You will receive all the formal assessment components you need to evaluate your child and monitor his/her progress. Impaq also provides a pathway to obtaining a National Senior Certificate (NSC) in Grade 12 through an independent assessment body.
We also offer Grade 8 to 12 learners additional support through the Optimi Learning Portal that includes quizzes, notes, previous examination papers, and more than 900 educational videos.
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Computer Skills for Africa
Stephan Meyer 084 388 2244 info@edublox.com www.edubloxsa.co.za The ability to read, learn and do maths effectively lays the foundation for academic success. Edublox specialises in cognitive training that makes learners smarter, helping them learn and read faster, easier and better. Our educational interventions, either in class or virtually with a live tutor, address concentration, perceptual skills, memory, logical thinking, reading, spelling, vocabulary and comprehension. With 40+ outlets across Southern Africa, Edublox is developing successful kids and proud families.
Alan Vesty 071 434 1214 avesty@cambridge.org www.cambridge.org Cambridge University Press is a world-leading international education publisher, providing educational materials, resources and services to teachers and learners, from ages 3-19, in over 160 countries. We are a not-for-profit organisation and follow the core values of the University of Cambridge, ensuring all of our publishing reflects the Cambridge standards around encouraging and supporting critical thinking, thinking skills, problem solving and creativity. Greta Bosiers 082 331 4909 greta@cs4a.co.za www.cs4a.co.za Our digital skills curriculum for Grade R-12 includes over 600 activities and 450 skills with assessments. Fun and challenging for all learners. All the steps are clearly explained; no experience necessary. One Teachers Guide per grade for primary school and one Workbook per high school module. Disk with activities, solutions, admin files.
Cubits Kids Edu / Diversio Learning Academy
StephanĂŠ Burger 083 538 9807 info@cubitskidsedu.com www.cubitskidsedu.com The Learning Journey at Home - Cubits Kids Edu is a multi-faceted company by homeschoolers for homeschoolers. Services range from importing of Master Books Curriculum, to publishing proudly South African Homeschooling resources for eclectic homeschoolers to expert educational planning and consulting with Diversio Learning Academy, an affiliate arm in SA through which
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Educational Box Company
Nicolene Steyn 071 671 8718 info@educationalboxes.com www.woelwater.com The home of WackyBox / Woelwater Aktiwiteitsbokse. Get a monthly subscription box filled with EVERYTHING you need for 16 activities at home. We cover all developmental skills necessary for ages 5 months to 6 years, by learning through play and MINIMAL prep for you. Homeschooling Preschool made EASY!
Evolve Online School
Germari Eksteen 082 301 2081 / 010 005 5551 info@evolveonline.co.za www.evolveonline.co.za The time has come for education to evolve. Evolve is designed to take each child on a journey of personal mastery, using trend setting curriculum mapping systems developed by MIT, where they progress at their own deliberate or accelerated pace. Our mission is to provide your
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child with an education like no other. We are committed to guiding your child through an educational adventure of self-discovery and subject mastery.
Experilab
Francois Germishuizen 083 234 3776 francois@experilab.co.za www.experilab.co.za Experilab supplies scientific products to schools, home schools and science enthusiasts. We stock a wide range of laboratory equipment, chemicals, kits and components for natural science, physics, chemistry, biology and technology. We deliver countrywide on a daily basis. Order from our online store at www.experilab.co.za or visit our shop in Garsfontein.
EZ Learn Books
Barbara Williamson 082 322 0005 barbara@ezlearn.co.za www.ezlearn.yolasite.com EZ Learn aims to make the teaching and learning of commercial subjects easy, relevant and fun. EZ Lessons, online EZ Classrooms and EZ Learning and Revision guides are available for IEB / CAPS and Cambridge Accounting, Business Studies and Economics.
Family Feast
Joanne Madgwick 081 043 3507 familyfeast.co.za@gmail.com www.familyfeast.co.za Family Feast provides families with educational and parenting support. This includes regular Facebook talks, private consults, workshops and learning materials. Amongst others these include a preschool program, early reading and reading programs, all of which are all founded upon the Charlotte Mason method of education.
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Film School 4 Teens
Elise Evans 623-221-0913 admin@fs4t.com www.fs4t.com Film School 4 Teens is an online, self-paced curriculm helpig middle and high school students learn the art of filmmaking from start to finish. Your student can also learn how to be an influencer through digital media and content creation in our Youtube 4 Teens course. We offer class like Intro to Filmmaking, Advanced Filmmaking, Youtube 4 Teens and Acting 4 the Screen
Footprints On Our Land
Wendy Young 082 901 8686 footprintsonourland@mweb.co.za www.south-african-homeschool-curriculum.com Footprints on Our Land is a much loved HOMEgrown South African homeschooling curriculum which has been used and loved in thousands of homes around the country offering a living book, Charlotte Mason approach to learning about South African history, geography, natural science and more.
Fun 2 Code
Roxanne de Coning 061 510 3466 roxy@fun2code.co.za www.fun2code.co.za Help your child develop by learning through play! Logical thinking, creativity, persistance, resiliance, communication skills, structural thinking, problem solving, math skills and learning to learn are just some of the benefits your child will enjoy when they learn to code. Children as young as 5 can start to learn with us.
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Global Village College (Pty) Ltd
Tracey Howard 083 630 6005 admin@globalvillageint.com www.globalvillageint.com Global Village College is a bespoke education centre in Centurion offering a complete online international learning solution leading to an internationally recognised matric. Students can choose to learn at their own pace to progress faster OR attend structured, weekly online timetabled classes. It encourages students to enrol in The President’s Award. Online course options for Stage 6 Stage 7, 8 & 9 International GCSE AS/A-Level*
God Idee Produksies
Naomi Bezuidenhout 082 920 1438 info@godideas.co.za www.godideas.co.za Help your child understand that life is a journey which requires planning and focus. Help them discover and nurture their talents and guide them to write down their life goals, thus preparing them for a successful life, beyond the education. Our curriculum is Word based and in Grade 4, 5 and 6 we help your child discovery the Power of the Word of God. Join them on this important journey!
iKnowThat Educational Support
Izelle van den Bergh 083 408 2695 info@iknowthat.co.za www.iknowthat.co.za iKnowThat Educational Support provides educational sup-
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port to schools, alternative centers, educators and parents through colourful learner friendly CAPS (expanded) curriculum material for grade R to 6 and formal assessments as box curriculum or for eclectic use. (Afrikaans & English) The focus of iKnowThat learning material is understanding the building blocks of concepts and critical thinking development. Additional services includes training, moderating and assessment by qualified educators, assessors and curriculum architect.
Impaq
Marike Becker 082 510 5510 marike.becker@impaq.co.za www.impaq.co.za Impaq: Your step-by-step guide to homeschooling. Impaq is South Africa’s largest home education curriculum provider. In 2020, more than 24 000 learners made use of Impaq’s lesson material. We provide everything you need to complete Grades R to 12 at home.
Imperial International College
Savanna Drower-Copley 078 369 8288/ 011 465 6049 info@iic-online.com www.iic-online.com Imperial International College (IIC) is an online learning institution that offers comprehensive support to students wishing to write their International GCSE and AS-Level qualifications, which are recognized by tertiary institutions worldwide. We are not a registered Cambridge center however our courses are all aligned to their syllabi and fully prepare students for their final International GCSE and AS-Level examinations.
Inspire Africa
Simon Robinson 078 456 8885 simon@inspire.africa www.inspire.africa Inspire Africa develops 4th Industrial Revolution leaders
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he current education system is outdated, and in many ways does not meet the needs of the twenty first century. AEE develops innovative curriculum, learning materials and education solutions which facilitate advanced learning, both in schools and at home. THE HOME EDUCATION SYSTEM The system is built upon a personalised system of instruction. This means learners are taught through instruction-based learning materials and the parent becomes a facilitator of learning rather than the one with all the answers. Active learning replaces passive learning which enhances both discovery and mastery of content. The curriculum (Grade R – 12) is presented in relatively small, very achievable units of study which enable learners to set goals, work steadily and take responsibility for their progress. The curriculum is supplemented by online learning through LearnCloud and Online School. Learners are able to pursue a National Senior Certificate (NSC) through the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) or alternatively a USA accredited A.C.E. (Accelerated Christian Education) exit qualification. LEARNCLOUD The A.C.E Home Education curriculum incorporates blended learning through the AEE LearnCloud online portal. LearnCloud provides a complete digital learning experience with access to a world of exciting educational content that harnesses the power of eLearning and unlocks the full potential of every child. WHAT IS BLENDED LEARNING? Blended learning allows learners to learn through a complimentary mix of real life experiences as well as paper-based and online materials. This platform allows learners to
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review material, do their own research, engage with an online teacher and gives them access to a range of up-to-date content in a variety of forms and with an array of opinions. ONLINE SCHOOL Learners who pursue the NSC through the IEB continue with the blended learning approach in the high school phase via the Online School. The Online School has an exceptional track record, and a curriculum designed with a global culture of agility and technology where our learners are positioned as academic leaders. A high level of interaction between learner and specialist teaching staff is established. With individualised attention your child has the best chance at achieving success in a world that never stops changing. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A.C.E. HOME EDUCATION? Personalised System of Instruction Through this system, the pressure to know everything is taken off of parents’ shoulders and they can assume their original role as guides or facilitators of their child’s learning.
Independence and Critical Thinking Through an active learning approach, learners are taught to work independently and think critically, valuable skills they can apply in every aspect of their lives moving forward. Taking Responsibility The A.C.E. curriculum teaches learners to set and meet individual learning goals, which not only enables them to work at their own pace but also motivates them to take responsibility for their own learning. HOW WILL I BE EQUIPPED TO HOME SCHOOL MY CHILD? A.C.E. further supports parents by providing a customised Home Education starter kit, ongoing training activities and academic advice through A.C.E.’s Home Education Academies and access to local and international school leaving certificates. In addition to this, A.C.E. provides you with peace of mind through the quarterly monitoring of your child’s home education quality and offers events such as field trips and opportunities for socialisation.
For more information on this innovative home education curriculum, contact Accelerated Education Enterprises today at info@aeegroup. co.za or call our friendly Customer Experience Centre on 087 820 4858.
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through STEAM Education online curricula, including drones & coding, 3D Printing and Robotics programmes, teaching students their relevance and the career opportunities theses disruptive technologies offer. We offer courses for grades 4 and upwards through a blended learning model: live webinar classes, videos, self-assessment and in-person classes. Visit us at: https://inspire.africa/products/ or email us hello@inspire.africa for further information.
Ithuta Books
Irene Fricke 081 372 9674 ithuta.books@gmail.com www.ithutabooks.co.za Excellent Maths and Science resources! • Each high school Maths / Science title covers the entire 5-year curriculum (grades 8-12). • The primary school title covers grades 4-7 Maths, Natural Science, Technology. These books ensure learners understand the terms and concepts; they provide for revision of previous years’ work AND mastery of current material. Learners cannot succeed at Maths and Science problem solving without a deep knowledge base: our resources provide this!
IVA Global School
Joao Luis 082 463 3395 thehead@ivaschool.online www.ivaschool.online IVA Global school is an online school catering for children from Grade 00 to Grade 12. Students/parents can choose to follow a route culminating in a South African matric administered by the IEB or to follow a route that culminates in International GCSEs and/or A levels administered by Pearson Edexcel.
Jade Education Lord Kgope 072 338 8843
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trainer@singaporemaths.co.za www.singaporemaths.co.za Jade Education is the official distributors of Singapore Maths, English and Science books and Teaching Resources. The Singapore curricula for Maths, English and Science has consistently produced excellent results internationally. We don’t only distribute materials, we also support our Home Schools and Schools through training. Our materials help prepare students for the 21st Century Skills.
KidsFitonline
Janet Mitchell 082 789 1278 info@kidsfitonline.com www.kidsfitonline.com KidsFitonline is a subscription based platform offering a variety of products to keep kids active and healthy. On demand age-appropriate work-outs accessible in own time as well as weekly group classes for different ages, AND options for personal training programs and workouts. Affordable packages – pay once for multiple kids and cancel anytime.
Little Genius
Elize Pieters 076 222 4831 elize.pieters@icloud.com Educational puzzles based on the SA Schools curriculum, and endorsed by the Gauteng Dept of Education. Purpose is to support the curriculum, teachers and children.Greatly recommended by educationalists.
Love2Learn
Marc Ries 083 222 6031 marc@love2learn.co.za www.love2learn.co.za Our paramount goal is to bring LIFE to learning as we equip families/educators to raise children of good character, who are fully empowered with 21st CENTURY SKILLS
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– critical thinkers and problem solvers – able to take their place in the world of today – and of tomorrow. Maturing into Godly men and women of faith and love, who seek justice and love mercy; the hope-bearers committed and equipped to create a better world, a people set apart for God’s purposes!
Macmillan Education
Sonya Charles 082 412 5373 / 011 731 3300 customerservices@macmillaneducation.co.za www.macmillaneducation.co.za Macmillan Education South Africa is a world-class educational content and service provider. As a trusted publishing brand in South Africa, we support learners, teachers and institutions through a lifetime of learning by providing them with content in the most relevant, engaging and flexible formats.
Mindcraft Learning
Imke van Eeden 083 327 8299 imke@mindcraftlearning.com www.mindcraftlearning.com Online extra lessons for Natural Science and Social Science, grades 4 - 7, preparing your child for tests and exams. The eLearning modules are all CAPS aligned, with images that are bold and vibrant so that visual learners gain a better understanding of the content. Our system tracks the child’s progress, and a progress report is sent out weekly.
Mini Chess
Nadine Venter 073 996 3871 info@minichess.co.za www.minichess.co.za MiniChess is taught in schools, clubs OR online. StartSmart-MiniChess uses clever play-innovations to develop early Entrepreneurial-Mindset – preparing chil-
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dren to thrive in the fast-changing world. Critical skills are sharpened in inter-disciplinary, fun playful ways: like creative problem-solving, strategic & forward-thinking grit and EQ-toolkit, STEM-skills and much more – things machines cannot do and is NOT in the school-curriculum! BUT which is a game-changer for 21st Century SUCCESS! Our neuro-based teaching start building smart-pathways from 4 years and up! Het aangevra
MOS Wêreldwyd - Selfgerigte Aanlyn Tuisskool
Wikus Breetzke 082 378 3232 wikus@diemos.co.za www.moswereldwyd.co.za Selfgerigte Aanlyn Tuisskool - Die MOS-leerstelsel is ontwerp om voorsiening te maak vir die ontwikkeling van betekenisvolle leer deur‘n buigsame, uitbreibare en belangstelling-gedrewe struktuur vir onderwysers en leerders beskikbaar te maak. Dis ‘n nuwe, unieke en innoverende produk wat deur die MOS Inisiatief bekendgestel is. Aanlyn Tuisskool soos nooit tevore!
My Afrikaanse Avontuur
Rosa Scheepers 074 836 7541 afrikaanseavontuur@gmail.com www.myafrikaanseavontuur.co.za My Afrikaanse Avontuur is ‘n taalprogram vir beide skoolonderwysers en vir tuisskolers met kinders tussen 6-10 jaar. Leer jou kind lees en skryf met hierdie program.
Nkazimulo Applied Sciences
Bathabile Mpofu 082 301 6726 Bathabile@nkazisciences.co.za www.nkazisciences.co.za We help young people become confident scientists
through ChemStart. ChemStart is a portable science kit for use by home schooled learners to perform science experiments themselves in order to better grasp science concepts and ultimately become confident scientists. ChemStart makes science accessible, engaging, unintimidating and fun. We also make videos of experiments in the kits available online so that doing the experiments at home can be easy.
Online GED Prep
Shirley Erwee 084 506 6474 info@onlineged.co.za www.onlineged.co.za Online GED Prep™ is an authorised provider of an online study programme for students preparing to write the GED® tests in South Africa and Namibia as an alternative school-leaving credential.
Pass GED Academy
Jude Walsh 082 928 4262 info@passged.co.za www.passged.co.za An excellent online GED program for Grade 12 alternativePass GED Academy are the original providers of Essential Education’s GED Academy and are authorised providers of the GED curriculum in South Africa. Excellent support and service.
Pestalozzi Trust
Karin van Oostrum 012 331 1018 defensor@pestalozzi.org www.pestalozzi.org Die regsfonds vir tuis- en burgerlike onderwys. The legal defence fund for home and civil education.
Radikids School of Sound
Soekie Sandra Krog 082 905 8879 soekiekrog@gmail.com Radikids School of Sound have been renowned since 1994 for providing multimedia resources for primary children. These are used to enhance language, mathematical and spiritual development. Songs and stories are effective ways to engage. We also provide readers, year programmes, guidance and training. Het aangevra
Rooted Minds
Molebogeng Nomvete 071 493 7329 edu@rootedminds.com www.rootedminds.co.za Rooted Minds Hybrid Collaborative Learning is an innovative program that looks at creating individualised child-led and child-cantered educational options. Our blended and integrated approach is ideal and provides flexibility of a learning environment for every family. Learners meet up two to four times weekly to collaborate and be facilitated on their learning journey.
SA Homeschool Suppliers
Annamarie George 073 766 8843 SAhomeschoolsuppliers@gmail.com www.SAhomeschoolsuppliers.co.za Homeschooling resources.
Scibuddy
Arista Burke 073 772 0312 arista@scibuddy.co.za www.scibuddy.co.za Foldscope is an affordable, paper microscope designed in the US. The origami-style microscope is durable, portable, and able to give optical quality similar to conventional
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research microscopes (magnification of 140× and 2 μm resolution). The Deluxe Individual Kit is designed to allow any curious explorer to perform microscopy experiments anywhere at any time. This kit includes a Foldscope in a portable and sturdy metal case, including tools for collecting and processing samples, preparing slides, and directly collecting data on any cellphone via universal couplers.
Smart Learners Academy
Marlene Blom 081 355 4454 smartlearnersacadem@gmail.com www.smaertleanersacademy.net Impaq CAPS-aligned curriculum & British International Cambridge Aligned curriculum - Homeschooling facillty Gr. R - 12
Somme(r) Pret deur Lomi
Lizelle Rademeyer 082 443 3510 info@lomi.co.za www.lomi.co.za/sommer-pret/ Digitale produkte om basiese wiskunde vaardighede op ‘n prettige wyse in te oefen. Wiskunde hoef nie vervelig te wees nie! Digital products with exciting and fun activities to practice basic maths proficiency.
Sonlight Curriculum
Judy Wnuk 720-281-7788 judy@sonlight.com www.sonlight.com Sonlight is a complete, literature-based homeschool curriculum that includes easy-to-use lesson plans, schedules, and materials from preschool through high school. Sonlight offers multiple, completely customizable curriculum options. Save time, save money, build relationships, and change the world.
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Think Digital College
Vicky Moraitis 082 441 3374 info@thinkdigitalcollege.co.za www.thinkdigitalcollege.co.za Online home education / Virtual School offering Grade R - 12 and Stage R - AS Levels CAPS and Cambridge CAPS available in English and Afrikaans
ToetenTaal Afrikaanse Taalkuns
Erika Nöthnagel 079 522 5106 toetentaaltuisskool@gmail.com www.toetentaal.co.za Die literatuurgebaseerde taalprogram wat met algemene kennis integreër om Afrikaans op ‘n genotvolle en natuurlik manier te leer. Vir kinders van 9-17 jaar.
UC South Africa Educational Group
Tiaan Janse van Rensburg 076 928 3724 tiaan@ucmas-sa.co.za www.uc-sa.co.za UC South Africa Educational Group is part of multiple international networks that offer the leading Abacus and Mental Arithmetic, as well as Mathematical and Coding programs for children aged between 3 and 18 years.
Valenture Institute
Bradley Elliott 082 566 6381 bradley@valentureinstitute.com www.valentureinstitute.com Valenture Institute is a global private online high school offering a curriculum recognised by the world’s leading universities. Our students experience a highly engaging, inclusive, and socially-rich learning environment that is supported by expert teachers, mentors, and boutique campuses.
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writing process and inspire even the most reluctant writers.
Lizette Jansen 012 326 6770 snrtoerisme@vtm.org.za The programmes we present are outcome-based and target the Human and Social Sciences, Technology, Natural Science and Arts and Culture. Many of the programmes and activities take place in the new Funda Discovery Centre on site. Main themes include the Great Trek and the Voortrekker Monument, Fort Schanskop and the Anglo Boer War, way of life of 19th century societies, From Hunter Gatherer to the Modern Man, and Then and Now.
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Wingu Academy
Linda Marais 083 280 3782 linda@youcandoscience.co.za www.youcandoscience.co.za Online PHYSICAL SCIENCE video lessons, notes, tests with detailed memo. Covers full curriculum for Grade 10 to 12 in English as well as in Afrikaans. Affordable and once registered, unlimited access to ALL lessons.
Hanneke Strumpher 081 251 3703 hanneke@wingu-academy.com www.wingu-academy.com Wingu Academy offers South Africa’s most advanced blended learning system, that is flexible, fun and informative. Through our innovative blend of live classes, interactive quizzes and lessons, integrated games and simulations, we introduce students to the future of the classroom. Wingu Academy’s Kukua Programme enriches the British International Curriculum with content focused on coding, app and game development, robotics, 3D printing and CAD and more.
Anna-Marie de Beer 082 921 9094 info@xperiland.co.za www.xperiland.co.za Xperiland bied wetenskapklasse aan vir Laerskoolstudente regoor die land. Xperiland verkoop wetenskap-apparaat aan die ernstige junior wetenskaplikes.
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WriteShop
Jimmie Quick 1 (909) 941-9541 jimmie@writeshop.com www.writeshop.com At the heart of learning is the ability to write. WriteShop understands the challenges of teaching writing, offering parent-approved curriculum for kindergarten through high school. Engaging, step-by-step lessons give students the necessary building blocks of the writing process. WriteShop not only teaches kids how to write, it shows you how to teach. You’ll learn to guide them through the
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Valenture Institute: Flipping ‘traditional’ online learning on its head Homeschooling, online education, remote learning: what’s the real difference? All of these learning models have seen very little change over the last few years much like traditional brick and mortar schools. A lot of responsibility fell to parents who had to teach their kids at home, and students were left unmotivated as they watched pre-recorded lessons with no real connection to their teacher or even knowing the names of their classmates. Then COVID-19 rolled around, which forced teachers and students to adapt. Suddenly traditional schools had to scramble to adopt online learning practices and tools they’ve never used before as society went into full-on lockdown mode. ‘Traditional’ online learning has been predominantly a one-dimensional learning space as social-emotional learning has largely been left out of the equation. The holistic development of anyone, be that a student or adult, is multifaceted and by approaching any form of learning in a manner that’s flat is, ultimately, flawed. Established in September 2019, global private online high school, Valenture Institute, recognises that everyone learns differently and that students need to be considered individually. It’s not just about what learners learn, rather it’s more about how they learn and apply that information. Valenture students follow an internationally-recognised British (Pearson Edexcel) curriculum which is much more focused on application rather than recalling information. Students, therefore, learn skills that are useful in their everyday lives, both as high-schoolers and as young adults advancing to university and beyond. As an example, Valenture teachers employ a ‘flipped classroom’ model where students are provided with learning materials that they’re expected to engage with before they attend a live class or breakout session. “This content
could take the form of notes, screencasts, web resources or videos, etc. This approach allows students more time to deep-dive into content discussions and social interaction in class,” says Sarah Elphick, a Senior English teacher at Valenture Institute. Every touchpoint of a learner’s academic journey needs consideration, and that’s what the school does in both their online-only and boutique campus offerings. They have designed an environment that not only places students in the virtual classroom but that creates meaningful connections. “The technology that we use to connect our students and their teachers also allows us amazing visibility of their progress, we can also see exactly what kinds of outcomes students are struggling with, where we need to target our interventions to help them do the best that they can and we can very quickly see where we need to help learners,” says Lizzy Steenkamp, Head of Learning Technology at Valenture. It’s about finding that fluid sweet spot where pedagogy, technology, and innovation meet. The learning environment is dynamic, interactive, and embraces social-emotional learning as learners are encouraged to be themselves, to show their personalities, and to express their opinions. Every student at Valenture also has access to a student success mentor who guides them along their academic journey. Students are, therefore, continuously supported and able to connect during group calls or private chats. It’s more than just a ‘traditional’ online school, it’s a place of support and personal development that prepares each individual learner to face the real-world and all its challenges head-on. For more information, visit www.valentureinstitute.com
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"My daughter enjoys every moment at Wingu." P H O T O B Y MIsabel A R T I NSchimper R . S M I T H-
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The University of Pretoria (UP) has seen another edtech startup emerge out of its TuksNovation programme, the institution’s high-tech incubator and accelerator. Wingu Academy is a remote-learning platform that offers educational support to schools, tutoring centres and homeschoolers all over Africa, with live classes and tutorials, interactive online content that is aligned with the fourth industrial revolution, and continuous assessment. Developed by teachers, UP alumni and postgraduate students who hold advanced degrees in respective fields, and in collaboration with researchers at the Wits School of Education, Wingu offers an international curriculum that is relevant globally. There is a focus on student-led learning, gamification, instant constructive feedback and alignment to major international curriculums. The academy caters to learners between the ages of five and 19, who have a wide variety of choices to support individual learning at home, or to supplement a programme followed at a tutoring centre or school. Adult learners have also shown significant interest. “This exceptional online platform presents children with the opportunity to engage with high-tech education innovation with the personal touch of face-to-face teaching,” says Isabel Schimper, a lecturer in Speech-language Pathology and Audiology at UP. “We joined the Wingu family in June 2020. As an academic and a lecturer, I have high expectations of educational content, systems and facilitators or teachers. Our 11-year-old daughter has been homeschooled using the Cambridge curriculum for the past few years due to a health condition. We are truly impressed with the welcoming and supportive online community at Wingu.”
Wingu Academy is suited to full-time learners, those who travel frequently, athletes who need to focus on training but want an internationally recognised education that prepares learners for a university education. Qualifications obtained through Wingu allow for entrance into major international tertiary institutions, including Ivy League and Oxbridge universities. International external exams are written at centres closest to the candidate’s home and are overseen by UK-based examination bodies. “The Wingu teaching methodology is in line with 21st-century teaching principles, which will equip our children with critical and independent thinking, as well as tech skills for the fourth industrial revolution,” says Schimper. The platform is intuitive and interactive, and encourages children to take responsibility by preparing for lessons in a fun way using simulations and secret missions to solve problems. During face-to-face lessons, they get the opportunity to engage with the content, a highly qualified facilitator and their peers. Consolidation of new content is then done through homework activities and online quizzes. My daughter enjoys every moment at Wingu.” The Academy is geared towards equipping learners from all ages with globally relevant skills, including coding, robotics, electronics and foreign languages. “Wingu Academy has created a safe, efficient, quality learning environment online while maintaining face-to-face contact between the educator and child,” says Dr Maria Phillips of Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth. “In each subject, the student interacts with the educator to clarify content, discuss problems and direct learning. In the past month I have seen my teenage daughter’s mood improving and have noticed how much she is enjoying her schoolwork.” 2020(W1)
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Brainline: The era of online learning is here to stay Many learners find that they do not fit into the current school system. However, the 21st century has paved the way for an alternative form of education, that is built on the latest technology and offers a new and innovative option to learners of the digital age. For more than 30 years Brainline has been a leader in the area of home education, with a virtual school that offers virtual classes as well as assessment from Grade 1 to Grade 12, presented by qualified teachers, with all the elements of a traditional school, but adapted to your own lifestyle. We know that the recent Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped basic education forever and has highlighted the importance of e-learning for the future. Brainline CEO, Coleen Cronje, says never before have we witnessed educational disruption on such a scale. ‘To say COVID-19 has disrupted education is an understatement. As of mid-April, according to UNESCO, 1.5 billion students or roughly 87% of the world’s student population were affected by school closures in 195 countries, from pre-primary to higher education,’ Cronje says. (ref: https:// en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse) Cronje says it can never be business as usual and the education will more than ever have to prepare for remote instruction, technology like video conferencing platforms and learning management systems. ‘We have already seen a rise in online educational platforms where traditional classroom and its “talk-and-chalk” way of teaching have been radically changed. This is a true indication of what can be expected in the future and both parents and learners are getting more comfortable with this method of learning,’ she says. But there is a need to look at the cost of e-learning to ensure inclusivity. ‘The digital divide could become more extreme if educational access is dictated by access to the latest technol-
ogies. We have seen network operators coming up with solutions to lower the cost of data but this is something that needs to be escalated for the benefit of education.’ Meanwhile, Brainline has also opened its doors for 2021 registrations and Cronje is confident that many learners who were forced to resort to online schooling will continue and not return to traditional class rooms. ‘We are very excited about the new academic year and our theme for 2021 is ‘We see greatness in you’ Over the last few months we have become a safe haven for many learners who have had to look for alternative options due to the school closures. We know that we have been able to assist them with a successful transition and our goal is to ensure that our learners reach their full potential despite outside circumstances.’ Brainline is IEB recognised. Learners who are enrolled with us to complete their final examinations and who fulfil the requirements for this qualification will receive their National Senior Certificate (NSC), as issued by Umalusi. Visit www.brainline.com for more information.
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Evolve Online School: Do the homework before choosing an online school
By: Colin Northmore, Principal of Evolve Online School, a brand of ADvTECH, Africa’s largest private education provider.
Parents and guardians considering online schooling for their children must ensure they properly vet the ability of a school to provide an holistic, meaningful educational experience coupled with excellent academic and emotional support. But just as parents would do their homework before enrolling their child at a contact education institution, they should also ask the right questions before deciding on an online learning institution. Many parents can attest to the frustrations experienced with online learning during lockdown, where the quality of offerings differed markedly. Parents will by now have figured out that what their school offered was more or maybe less effective than what their friends’ children were getting, and clearly not all online delivery models are created equal. So, a first step before deciding on an online school, would be to enquire how efficiently current students of those schools who had to move from contact to online were able to continue their educational journey during lockdown. Online schools have clearly differentiated offerings, and parents should take care to interrogate and clarify a school’s offering before enrolling, and in particular ensure that the curriculum is more than just ‘paper behind glass’. An online school focused on the developing the whole child while ensuring that academic excellence is maintained, must incorporate the following: • Diagnostic testing to determine the exact level of proficiency of a student before placement, and during the educational journey; • Asynchronous learning so that learners can move through content at their own pace and according to their own proficiency, with direct access to teachers who will facilitate extra activation classes; • Synchronous learning where students will also be able to attend live interactive classes, and • Socialisation opportunities with academies,
studios and day camps so that students can mingle with their peers and balance their screen time with green time. Evolve Online School has weekly webinars to allow parents to get a feel for the school’s offering, as well as ask the questions they need answered before enrolling. It is highly recommended that parents attend such virtual events at any school they are considering for their child. Parents should ensure that substantial support is available for students and parents, because online schooling can be a very lonely and frustrating experience if such support is not available, particularly if an online school is merely copying and pasting physical classes into a virtual space. For a rewarding and successful online schooling experience, there should be a strong focus on all skills – foundational, social and emotional. Our children are growing up in a world very different from the one in which we grew up. Things that we, as adults, deal with and take in our stride they are already facing at a very young age. Therefore online schools should offer substantial support to help teach students how to deal with issues such as stress and anxiety, while helping them develop important coping mechanisms, resilience and a growth mindset.
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A First in South Africa, A 3D virtual online school
By John Luis CEO & Founder of IVA GLOBAL SCHOOL
IVA Global online school is proud to launch its fascinating and highly engaging 3D virtual school. How do you create a school of the future? This subject is one often discussed and written about. Some believe you must transform the learning environment while others say to focus on pedagogical change. Changing the learning environment has proven to arouse learner’s interest and ultimately increase engagement. The revolutionary 3D virtual learning world allows learners to see, experience and learn things that would otherwise not be possible. Learning environments With years of teaching experience, I have always kept abreast of the progression the educational landscape has followed, monitoring carefully how technology has impacted on teaching and learning. Ultimately what we are striving for is a learning environment that increases student engagement and transforms educational outcomes to align more closely with real-world demands and expectations of school leaving young adults. In IVA’s 3D virtual learning school, students and teachers are represented by avatars walking through a school campus and taking up a seat of choice in a virtual classroom. The design of classrooms varies from, on the one end, a traditional classroom with chairs, four walls and school desks and on the other end, learners find themselves learning in a forest amongst animals or in an aquarium under swimming sharks. Walls, floors and other surfaces can be seamlessly changed to set a different context at the press of a button. Teachers can ask learners to breakaway in groups to do certain activities and groups can teleport themselves to any part of the school. Teachers can teleport the learners back simultaneously after a period, so no time is wasted in resuming the whole class discourse.
An outdoor activity at IVA Global School
The virtual world allows the learners and teachers to have private conversations with other learners in an area of their choice and inside the virtual school campus. In the near future, IVA Global School will look at teaching and learning through running 3D simulations on their virtual campus. For example, fire safety drills, will look and feel just like the actual physical campus. Learners go through a simulation of a fire on campus. Each student’s behaviour and the decisions they make is recorded for discussion with the student after. Learning is undeniably enhanced through such a simulation, which can be repeated as often as the student and teacher feel necessary to advance the student and has application across so many subjects. IVA Global School- A School of the Future As technologies advance, we can expect that these 3D virtual online schools will continue to lead and transform the educational landscape. The world has changed, learning has changed, and learners have changed, and IVA Global School certainly stands out as a School of the Future. For more information, contact John Luis at thehead@ ivaschool.online.
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Pestalozzi Who? The PESTALOZZI TRUST is the legal defence fund for home and community-based education in South Africa: it supports its members and protects them from unjustified interference by the authorities. Peace of Mind and an Emergency Service Membership of the Trust means that you can educate your children at home lawfully and without unjustified interference. The Trust’s emergency number is available 24/7 for members with urgent problems, eg when the police, social workers or education officials arrive unannounced and demand entry to the family home. The office number is available for general enquiries from members and from the public. In all cases the Trust has been able to assist the family in defusing the conflict without the matter escalating to court cases. It is essential that members contact the Trust immediately when conflict arises. What the Trust does The Pestalozzi Trust is a non-profit Trust governed by a Board of Trustees. It is funded from the fees that member families pay and a small number of unsolicited donations. Funds may only be used to protect the freedom of education. The financial statements of the Trust are audited annually by an independent auditing firm. In 1998 the Trust was established by a group of Christians to protect the rights and freedoms of all families to educate their children at home according to their own religious and/or philosophical convictions and cultural traditions.
meschoolers by promoting knowledge of home education and by negotiating better policy on home education. Ignorance of home education is its greatest enemy. For that reason it is a priority of the Trust to distribute reliab¬le information about home education. The Trust provides its members with information relating to home education, the legal aspects of home education, and parents’ duties, rights and freedoms. The Trust is opposing the tight control over homeschooling families proposed in the BELA Bill and the Policy on Home Education. b. Conflict resolution We keep our members out of court by assisting member families who do get into conflict with the authorities. We strive to resolve conflict before a court case becomes necessary. c. Defence Should our members nevertheless have to appear in court, we carry the cost of a competent legal team and the necessary expert witnesses. What the Trust doesn’t do The Trust does not accept applications from families who already are in conflict with the authorities. Therefore: Join BEFORE you get into trouble! The Trust represents its members, but ONLY in conflicts with organs of the state. This means that it CANNOT represent its members in conflicts (i) between parents about custody of the children and their home education; or (ii) with curriculum suppliers; or (iii) that have their origin in events that precede the commencement of membership. Join the Pestalozzi Trust for peace of mind!
Our task is the following: a. Prevention of conflict: More Knowledge of Home Education and Better Policy We prevent conflict between the authorities and all ho-
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