Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Selected as one of 10 finalists in the ISPA Super Teacher competition 2018 - yay!

received SUCH an exciting email yesterday one of the ISPA Superteacher competition organisers:


 'I am writing to confirm that the project you submitted has been selected as one of the top ten finalists in this prestigious national competition. Warmest congratulations on an outstanding achievement!

As a Finalist, you are offered an all-expenses paid trip to Capetown for the ISPA SuperTeacher Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony on Monday 22ndnof August at The Westin Hotel . The awards ceremony will take place in the context of iWeek - http://www.iweek.org.za."


What is the ISPA SuperTeacher Competition?
The 2018 ISPA SuperTeacher Competition is an annual competition sponsored by the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) and WASPA. The competition is managed by the Digital Education Institute.

This prestigious competition has a proud history going back to 2001, when ISPA launched the competition to support their Train the Teacher ICT Project. This year we will be focusing on classroom practice as well as personal teacher development. We are hoping to extend the competition to include many more teachers.

What is the aim?
The ISPA SuperTeacher Competition gives educators an opportunity to showcase their skills in using Information Communication Technologies (ICT) to improve the educational environment within their
classroom, school or community.

Who is eligible?
All educators currently teaching at schools throughout South Africa.

What will be required for entry?
Teachers will be taken through an online process of creating an ICT enhanced project for submission. Training and professional development webinars assist and motivate teachers to innovate. Internet access is therefore important.

Categories

Category 1:
ISPA SuperTeacher Award
Open to educators at Quintile 1 to 3 schools.
Previous finalists and entrants may re-enter.

Category 2:
ISPA Tech Teacher Award
Open to educators at Quintile 4 & 5 schools.
Previous finalists and entrants may re-enter.
Project focus areas for Categories 1 and 2 (Choose 1 of the following 3)

A. Curriculum integration and classroom management:
The project demonstrates the creative and efficient use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning in the 21st century.

B. Effective school leadership and management
The project demonstrates the innovative use of ICT skills to enhance overall productivity, educator or learner motivation, administration or extra-curricular activities in the school.

C. The school in the community
The project demonstrates the appropriate and effective use of ICTs to strengthen the relationship between the school, its parent body or the community it serves.

Category 3:
Mobile Tech Teacher Award
Open to all teachers as well as previous finalists and winners of previous years.

So, I am beyond excitement and very grateful for this opportunity.


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