Self Paced Courses: Teacha Inspire
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Education
Work at your own pace, in your own time!
1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Including the four forms of AI (Reactive Machine, Limited Memory Machines, Theory of Mind and Self Aware machines).
2. Explore various AI solutions that bring value to education and business, for example text AI, visual AI, analytical AI)
3. AI resources and activities for learners to use in lessons, e.g. reading, spell check, etc.
4. Explore websites to understand how ML and AI learns. Provide older learners with opportunities to create their own solutions.
5. Tips for teachers using AI for adaptive learning, to save time, and so much more.
6. Discuss ethics and values related to AI.
Building Confidence with Digital Tools in the Classroom
Work at your own pace, in your own time!
It is different from other courses!
This self-paced, dripping-tap course is a series of 9 topics, every 30 days a new topic opens. The course slowly gives you ideas of practically integrating technology meaningfully into your lessons.
The topics are:
1: Identifying Personal Barriers
2: Introduction to Digital Pedagogy
3. Exploring Educational Technology
4. Begin with where you feel comfortable - Start Small
5. Effective Classroom Management with Technology
6: Fostering Collaboration and Communication
7: Assessment and Feedback in the Digital Era
8: Personalised Learning and Differentiation
9. Action Planning and Reflection
Internet Safety
No Add On
Work at your own pace, in your own time!
This internet safety course is for School leaders and teachers who want to learn and explore information related to internet safety, topics that we should be talking to our learners about within the school environment, and ideas of how to address issues such as an individual’s Online Reputation (subtopics: Digital Footprint, Texting / Emailing Manners, Digital Ethics, Photos I take and share, Posting Online, Online Gaming, Sexting and being a Responsible Digital Citizen); Privacy and Security (subtopics: Protect Your Password, Protect yourself and your information, Protect yourself on social media); Online Harassment and Cyberbullying( subtopics: Cyberbullying, Be aware of online grooming), then exploring Teaching Online Safety Tips and how to encourage learners to be wise and responsible digital citizens.
The Character of a Teacher
in a Time of Technological Change
This very short course is for teachers who are feeling swamped. Take time to reflect, think and find your own space.
Over the last few years, we have seen the pressure of change on teachers. From the tech integrator before the pandemic to the successful Covid teacher and now the teacher in the time of AI (artificial intelligence) growth.
The character of the teacher helps one to cope, and succeed in the changing classroom, such as curiosity, adaptability, critical thinking, collaboration, empathy, innovation, resilience and digital literacy,
During the session I will share ideas about how the change in the technological world around schooling, could assist and empower many teachers, to incorporate learning activities that enable change. Ideas to help you succeed in a time of technological-educational change.
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Introduction to Classroom Management – My Teaching Space
Work at your own pace, in your own time!
This short self-paced learning course is an “Introduction to Classroom Management – My Teaching Space”.
It would be useful for any teacher from Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase, Senior Phase & FET Teachers, particularly those who are newly qualified teachers or those wanting a refresher in practical classroom management ideas.
In this course, we are going to explore:
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Myself as the teacher
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My students, I teach
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My planning and preparation
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The resources and equipment available to me
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The technology I use as the teacher
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The technology my learners may use
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The learning space, both physical and virtual.
Throughout this workshop, consider how these various aspects impact your teaching and learning.
Edu & Tech Live Virtual Chats with people in the education and
tech-ed fields.
Twice a month, I chat to people about an education and/or tech-ed related topic. (Free)
It all began in 2020 with the request to assist teachers coping with lockdown and remote learning.
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That led to th 12 hour EvolveSchool 🚀Edu-Change Exploration🚀for School Leaders and ALL Teachers, a 🚀 journey of 👀 discovery on 27 Aug 2020, 09:00 to 21:00, in our educational virtual 😷 conference. Free all day hop in and out virtual conference for school leaders and teachers. Every 20min slot introduced different educational tech corporates, mainly South African, interspersed with amazing edutech teachers, sharing ways in which they are used technology.
See this amazing event's videos on YouTube here
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In 2020 we began "All Things Edu & Tech -see the amazing webinars and hear the various views here
See YouTube channel of previous chats
In 2024 the journey continues we stream to YouTibe, Facebook and LinkedIn mainly on ONE Thursday evening per month, from 19:00 - 19:45 (GMT+2)
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Join us in the 2024 conversations, find out who is speaking and when here
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