Enhancing Learning Through Theme Day Projects
Theme Day projects offer a unique approach to collaborative, cross-curricular learning enhanced by technology. Learners engage in project-based activities, exploring diverse topics such as whales, Formula One, and forensic entomology. With a focus on meeting learners' needs and building essential skills like team collaboration and digital literacy, Theme Day projects provide an innovative educational experience. Contact Dr. Ron Beyers at Young Engineers and Scientists of Africa for more information.
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Dr Ron Beyers MD Young Engineers and Scientists of Africa yesa.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
