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Mini-Conference for Technology Teachers, held on Saturday 26 July at Herschel Girls School, Claremont

The conference started with registration at 08h00 in the Prep School Hall. Delegates browsed through the various exhibits by suppliers and publishers. Some learners work was also on display. The time was well used by all to network with colleagues over a cup of coffee.

Belinda Heidmann, Head of the Preparatory School, welcomed everyone and wished all a happy, productive and successful morning. During the chairperson’s address, special mention was made of Andre Goosen, who was able to join the group as a presenter on the day. He was thanked not only for giving up his time, all the way from Prince Albert, but for his foresight and drive in starting the National Technology Association thirteen odd years ago. Without his energy, vision, drive and constant support, learning experiences like this would not be taking place.

The programme for the day consisted of two sets of workshops with a generic hour in between. The mainly skills based workshops catered for all three phases and as in the past was very popular. The generic session had some very informative options to choose from. Bloom’s taxonomy, and Multiple Intelligence & Technology was thoroughly enjoyed as was the workshop on Assessment, presented by Alistair Mather.

The attendance numbers were adequate, similar to 2007, a pleasant surprise as there has been a few training opportunities for teachers of Technology in the Western Cape during this year. All in all it was a successful morning with most teachers pre-booking their workshops. As in the past several people enrolled only on the morning of the conference.

The Technology Association of the Western Cape would like to thank the committee in particular Lynne Mostert and Margot Smit for their hard work to make the morning possible. Herschel Girls School is thanked for the provision of their facilities.

by Margot Smit