yesaorgza What is a Theme Day Project Based Collaborative Learning Cross curricular Blended learning pedagogy Enhanced through ICTs Basic Assumption if learners cant learn the way we teach then maybe we must teach the way they learn Ignacio Estrada ID: 815998
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Dr Ron BeyersMD Young Engineers and Scientists of Africayesa.org.za
Slide2What is a Theme Day?Project Based Collaborative Learning
Cross curricular Blended learning pedagogy
Enhanced through ICTs
Slide3Basic Assumption“
if learners can’t learn the way we teach then maybe we must teach the way they learn” (Ignacio Estrada)
Slide4Theme Day CommitteeResponsible for :-
Conceptualisation, researching and setting of the challenge
Preparation/sourcing of the various activities for the rest of the Grade
Management
of all aspects of the event
Reporting
back to the overall Committee
Slide5Software ResourcesOpen Source, Freeware, Shareware
http
://yesa.org.za/ThemeDays/?page_id=805
Slide6Previous TopicsSimple challenges such as Whales
More complex themes such asFormula One
Wine FarmingA Trip to MarsAncient Pyramids
Forensic Entomology, etc.
Slide7Other thingsPredefined worksheets to be completed
Research activities to report backConstruction of artefacts or devices
Use of a broad range of technologiesComputers /
iPads
/ Tablets / Android devices
Mobile Devices
Digital cameras
Electronic Whiteboards
Interaction with customised simulations
Slide8Skills DevelopmentTeam building through collaboration
Confidence boosting
Project management
Assignment
of roles
Digital
literacy coupled to authentic learning
Etc
.
Slide9Contact detailsDr Ron Beyers
Cell : 083 310 8843Web : yesa.org.za
Skype : ronbeyers
Implemented at
2-4 July SNSA