Richard has been in formal education for almost 40 years. He has been a school principal of two
schools for more than half of them. In his retirement, Richard does leadership and management
workshops across Southern Africa. The topics deal with issues that are pertinent to many teachers
from Grade 1 through to Grade 12.

His SACE (South African Council of Educators)-endorsed workshops that earn Professional
Development points include:
 An introduction to Total Quality Education: the Five Pillars
 Conflicts occur in every school – let’s resolve them
 Introverted children: making sure that they shine
 Stop teacher stress … well almost completely!
 The kids are hell. What can I do?
 Why change? Everything looks OK!

For more details about these and other workshops, please contact Richard. His details are
rpdhayward@yahoo.com and 011 888 3262.

Karen Walstra presents for Macmillan Teacher Campus

CODING Workshops related to new CAPS coding and robotics curriculum - dates for 2025 to be posted soon!  

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– Foundation Phase 

 – Intermediate Phase 

 – Senior Phase 

Time: 14:00 – 16:00 

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Details to follow soon!

Join us at AI Expo Africa 2024.

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Sandton Convention Centre 

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Visit KWC. EvolveSchool at the Women in AI pavilion.

Come round and chat.

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I am speaking on the 31st of October  16:00 - Innovation & Strategy AI in the Classroom.

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Look forward to meeting up with you!

Let me know what workshop you would like me to conduct, or strategic planning session you would like me to facilitate.

 

Workshops and sessions are customised to suit YOUR School's needs 

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I look forward to engaging with you.

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Drop  me a call or a WhatApp: 072 259 3911

Email: info@karenwalstraconsulting.co.za

Invitation from Prof Johannes Cronje:

Dear Colleague

We invite proposals for a "Long Lunch Symposium" scheduled for 28 November 2024, from 12:00 to 14:00 (SAST). This online event will focus on reflecting on the transformative impact of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, and other Artificial Intelligence applications, which, by the end of November, will have been part of our digital ecosystem for two years. During this time, AI has reshaped the way we engage with knowledge, learn, and teach. But what has truly changed?

The symposium will center around the ethical use of AI in Learning, Teaching, and Research. We encourage presenters to explore critical questions such as:

• How have LLMs affected pedagogical approaches?

• What new challenges and opportunities arise with AI integration in academic settings?

• What ethical considerations should guide the future of AI in education and research?

We welcome innovative perspectives on:

• AI's role in enhancing or diminishing critical thinking

• Responsible and equitable use of AI tools in diverse learning environments

• The future of academic integrity in an AI-driven world.

Presentation Format

In keeping with the dynamic nature of the symposium, all presentations will follow the PechaKucha style:

• 20 slides,

• 20 seconds per slide,

• for a total presentation time of 6 minutes and 40 seconds.

This format encourages concise, engaging storytelling that highlights key insights while fostering dialogue.

Submission Guidelines

Submit your proposals by 10 November 2024 at https://sites.google.com/site/capelearning/home

Successful applicants will be notified by 15 November 2024.

We look forward to your creative and thought-provoking contributions!

Drafted by Johannes Cronje and ChatGPT