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Dr Ron BeyersMD
Young Engineers and Scientists of Africayesa.org.za
What is a Theme Day?
• Project Based • Collaborative Learning• Cross curricular • Blended learning pedagogy• Enhanced through ICTs
Basic Assumption
“if learners can’t learn the way we teach then maybe we must teach the way they
learn” (Ignacio Estrada)
Theme Day Committee
• Responsible 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
Software Resources
Open Source, Freeware, Shareware
http://yesa.org.za/ThemeDays/?page_id=805
Previous Topics
• Simple challenges such as Whales• More complex themes such as• Formula One• Wine Farming• A Trip to Mars• Ancient Pyramids• Forensic Entomology, etc.
Other things
• Predefined worksheets to be completed• Research activities to report back• Construction of artefacts or devices• Use of a broad range of technologies
– Computers / iPads / Tablets / Android devices– Mobile Devices– Digital cameras– Electronic Whiteboards– Interaction with customised simulations
Skills Development
• Team building through collaboration• Confidence boosting• Project management• Assignment of roles• Digital literacy coupled to authentic
learning• Etc.
Contact details
Dr Ron Beyers
Cell : 083 310 8843
Web : yesa.org.za
Skype : ronbeyers
Implemented at
2-4 July SNSA