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Baloyi’s workshop focused on maximising the use of apps in teaching. He is also one of four producers of EdTech Summit Africa, which aims to improve classroom best practice by exposing teachers to creative, technology-rich strategies, and innovative solutions.
More than 100 educators from public and private schools attended the summit. Facilitators presented interactive workshops for educators seeking to grow not only their teaching toolkit, but their understanding of what is possible in order to improve ideas and strategies, and get better results and engagement from students.
According to Baloyi, the most efficient and effective use of apps in the classroom is by means of a teacher who guides their use. In his workshop, teachers were able to design lessons that use apps in the school day as well as for homework – even in preparation for tests.
By giving South African teachers valuable opportunities to learn, teach, and grow, the Ed Tech summits are an opportunity for continued professional development, a neglected area in many schools.
