The document discusses various changes in the education sector, highlighting the integration of technology such as online courses, tablets, and mobile phones in classrooms. It emphasizes the availability of free tools and resources for teachers and students, like podcasts, blogs, and collaborative projects. Additionally, it notes innovative teaching methods like flipped classrooms and inviting experts via Skype to enhance learning experiences.

1. ‘Times are changing
for teachers…’
by Fiona Beal
fiona@schoolnet.org.za
http://schoolnetsa.blogspot.com

2. SchoolNet SA

3. And much
more…

4. So what is changing
for teachers?

7. http://schoolnetsa.blogspot.com

8. Online courses and webinars
http://schoolnetsa.blogspot.com/p/free-short-online-courses.html
SchoolNet runs free short courses for its premium members (a free
membership) every month. These are supported by wikis. The one
about to start is ‘Technify your classroom’

9. Twitter and Tweetchats for teachers
http://www.edchatsa.co.za/
@schoolnetsa

10. Curating the web using Scoop.it
http://www.scoop.it/t/
learning-with-tablets

11. Pinterest as a curating tool

12. TeachMeets
http://teachmeet-southafrica.wikispaces.com/

13. So what is changing
in the classroom?

14. The use of cell-phones in education
Teacher from the Leap School starts publishing house (Fundza) and
includes three mobi stories via Mxit per month to encourage reading

15. Tablets in the classroom

16. Free classroom learning systems

17. Free classroom motivational
programmes
http://www.classdojo.com/
A review: http://lachhull.blogspot.com/2012/02/classdojo-school-approach.html

18. It’s the era of global projects

19. Tons of amazing free tools
obtainable free when you join www.pil-network.com/
Microsoft’s Songsmith Microsoft’s Autocollage
Windows Movie Maker Photostory 3 for Windows

20. Songsmith
• Choose a style from pop, jazz, reggae etc. and a tempo.
• Sing into the PC microphone and Songsmith will then generate musical
accompaniment to match your voice.

21. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oGFogwcx-E

22. Teachers are using free tools in lessons
http://prezi.com/vskppld5jufb/teachmeet-cambridge/

23. E-books are so easy to create and read

24. The Tooth Fairy
A collaborative story between three nations
Part 1: Kirdup and Geocro in South Africa
Part 2: Brandon in Canada
Part 3: Alan, Jero and Nico in Argentina

25. Part 1: The Loose Tooth

26. One day a little girl was playing in the garden. Her name was Taylor and
she was playing with her cousin Kirsty. You see, Taylor had a wiggly tooth,
and it was really bothering her, a lot. All of a sudden, POP! Out came the
wiggly tooth!!
"Hooray!" said Kirsty. "At last your tooth has come out. You will have to put
it under your pillow so that the tooth fairy can come and get it and leave
you some money.“
"Oh really?" said Taylor clapping her hands with excitement.

27. Flipped classrooms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aGuLuipTwg&feature=related
http://pinelandshighschool.wordpress.com/2012/07/30/when-teachers-become-pupils/

28. Podcasting using Vocaroo.com

29. Classrooms blogs are common
Teachers blogs in South Africa

30. Blogs are very popular – for students

31. Write a book using a blog

32. Wikis can be easily used
http://barnowlstories.wikispaces.com

33. Invite specialists into your classroom via Skype
http://skypeanauthor.wetpaint.com/

34. Skype chats with scientists
http://techblog.stcyprians.net/

35. Virtual tours

36. Schoolnet’s free membership
programme (please join us)