MIEFellow 2020-2021
I received an e-mail a few weeks ago with the great news that I've been selected to be a Microsoft In Education Fellow for another year! I am honored and proud to be given this…
Mrs Kling
One of my proudest moments as a teacher were when Mrs Kling (a robot that my students built) got recognition. What was special about this project was the fact that we were the underdogs and…
Who is the TechWomen Team South Africa for…
We are at the beginning of the TechWomen 2020-2021 journey and I've already learnt soo much!!! Today I would like to introduce you to the AWESOME Team South Africa:
Game based learning a perspective from 3 continents.
I've enjoyed interacting with educators from different continents around game based learning. The webinar was hosted by #LEARNWithTeacher with panelists Talitha Amalia of Solve Education!, Indonesia; Amanda Calitz of University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa; and Sonia Michaels of DigiPen Institute of Technology, USA.…
Techwomen 2020_2021
One of the biggest highlights of my career so far is being selected to be part of the Techwomen cohort for 2020_20201. I am so honored and excited to have been chosen to participate in…
My #Road2e2 journal
When I heard that I've been selected to go to #e2 in Sydney I was overwhelmed and thankful. I am looking forward to meet new friends and meet older ones again at #e2 Since it…
How to use Flipgrid
I think that Flipgrid is one of the best things since sliced bread. Not sure how to get started? Here's tips and tricks in this Wakelet.
Day 29: Reasons why I love South Africa:…
I know I've blogged about Johannesburg before. But I really want to showcase how spectacular Jozi looks at night! It shows the contrast of South Africa. The wildlife against the city. There really is something…
Day 28: Why I love South Africa: Rugby
As I've blogged before rugby is BIG in South Africa. Here are some pictures of my husband and I at a rugby game in 2011. The Western Province against the Lions. . Please remember to…
Day 27: Reasons why I love South Africa:…
The Augrabies Falls is a waterfall in the Northen Cape. It is on the Orange river. The falls are about 60m high and the gorge is about 240m deep and 18km long. The name is…
Day 26: 31 Reasons why I love South…
Ugie is in the mountains of the Eastern Cape. It is a wonderful village with a rich history. There is a place that stole my heart! From the first time I saw her, walked in…
Day 25: Reasons why I love South Africa:…
Day 25: Reasons why I love South Africa: Rugby and Braaivleis. Rugby and Braaivleis go together. Today it is the Currie Cup Final between the Western Province and the Lions. We are also braaing today…
Day 24: Why I love South Africa: 11…
Afrikaans is a mixture of Dutch, German and other languages. There are also many dialects. Below are some sentences to introduce you to the language. How are you?- Hoe gaan dit? Good Morning! is Goeie…
Day 23: Reasons Why I love South Africa:…
The South African English accent is world renowned and it doesn't matter how hard we try to have a real British accent we cannot manage. Here's some South African English words that you might enjoy!…