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Let's Get Coding in the Intermediate Phase

Oct 24, 2019
2 min

Let's Get Coding in the Intermediate Phase

Seymour Papert (Feb 29, 1928 – July 31, 2016) was a South African-born American mathematician, computer scientist, educator who developed Logo. He saw computer programming as benefical for all students. In the 60's and 70's he introduced computers into classrooms. His purpose of introducing programming to young children was to develop students’ thinking in different ways. This idea developed into concept of Procedural Thinking: incorporated into the Constructivism Theory. W

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As the school year begins - speak teaching up!

Karen Walstra

Jan 9, 2019
3 min

As the school year begins - speak teaching up!

As the school year begins - speak teaching up!Be proud to be a teacher and the impact you have on every student you teach! I am a Teacher!

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#EvolveSchool - Thought! The Impact of Leadership in Addressing Change

Karen Walstra

Jul 19, 2018
3 min

#EvolveSchool - Thought! The Impact of Leadership in Addressing Change

The last year has been an inspiring and challenging roller-coaster in my life as Acting Head of Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy at St

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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela 100th Celebration

Karen Walstra

Jul 18, 2018
3 min

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela 100th Celebration

In celebration and commemoration of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela’s 100th day of his birth 18 July 2018. I humbly share thoughts linked to a few

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Recreate and Evolve your Tech or D&T Classroom into a MakerSpace

Karen Walstra

Jul 24, 2017
3 min

Recreate and Evolve your Tech or D&T Classroom into a MakerSpace

Many schools have a Technology Workshop or Design and Technology Room, with a range of hand-tools and machine tools. This is often a large classroom, with large desk-space, storage and research areas, Our world is changing, changing very quickly. We need to prepare our children about the world of unknown future, therefore programming (coding), robotics and other digital tools need to be incorporated into the everyday curriculum of your school. An easy way to achieve this is t

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Education is a Fundamental Driver of Personal, National and Global Development

Karen Walstra

Jul 8, 2017
1 min

Education is a Fundamental Driver of Personal, National and Global Development

World Economic Forum 2014 “Education is fundamental driver of personal, national and global development” “Global leaders must commit to enhancing the quality of education and reduce the education gap by increasing school resources, improving the efficiency of educational institutions, and seizing the opportunities afforded by technological innovation. All of this will serve to enrich human capital, which is essential to boosting productivity and incomes.” Ref: https://www.wef

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Karen Walstra

May 18, 2017
2 min

New Beginning #EvolveSchool

I am beginning my Educational Consultancy again! I would love to explore changing education with you and your school! #EvolveSchool Each month I’ll share education related ideas that I have found interesting. Inform up about upcoming events I’m organising or just share educational fun! Schools, Teachers, Parents, Learners unite - for educational change! If our children are being taught, the way we were taught, it is a problem! Schools have existed for a long time, but they n

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Classroom Furniture & Arrangement for learning and e-learning spaces

Karen Walstra

Mar 3, 2014
12 min

Classroom Furniture & Arrangement for learning and e-learning spaces

Why change the classroom layout? Why change and rearrange the classroom furniture? Our classrooms are often so stayed and old fashioned, learners sit in rows of old fashioned desks. What type of learning impression does your learning space evoke? Research indicates that learners learn better when they discuss information working with other class members to find a solution. The layout of our classrooms, and maybe our teaching strategies, may not allow for this interactive way

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Exercises for the brain, in the classroom - exploring neurobics

Karen Walstra

Jan 6, 2014
8 min

Exercises for the brain, in the classroom - exploring neurobics

Neurobics encourages us to use, as many senses as possible to create strong and multiple associations, therefore when we remember the information there are more links. When we need to recall the information we have many associations to draw on and therefore better memory recall. Think of how a baby learns, using all his or her senses. When exploring a new toy, they will look at it, touch it, move it, smell it and taste it, making many associations and therefor strong connecti

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E-books in the South African learning space (Sound Idea Interview 1) April 2013

Sound Idea & K Walstra

May 23, 2013
1 min

E-books in the South African learning space (Sound Idea Interview 1) April 2013

Karen's interview in April 2013, by Carla Van Straten from Sound Idea Digital, is about Online Education placing focus on the South Afri

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Would educational technologies assist in solving educational problems in South Africa? (Sound Idea I

Karen Walstra

May 22, 2013
1 min

Would educational technologies assist in solving educational problems in South Africa? (Sound Idea I

Karen Walstra interviewed by Carla Van Straten Sound Idea Digital about Online Education, focusing on South African context.

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Karen Walstra

Jan 22, 2013
3 min

The Technology We Use

Technology is constantly changing, and the children we teach, socialize and interact using technology in their everyday lives. Sometimes we, as teachers, fear this change, sometimes we are just unsure! When teaching it is very important that the ICTs we use are age appropriate and encourage children to participate in the lessons with enthusiasm and interest. The modern, integrated classroom has many technological device options - computers, tablets, hand-held devices, and man

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