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TechInAfrica – The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has named 10 finalists the winners of SuperTeacher and TechTeacher of the Year Awards at iWeek a few days prior. The ceremony took place at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Center in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The ten finalists of the 2019 ISPA SuperTeacher and TechTeacher of the Year Awards include:
- Dimakatso Sefora from Saron Primary School
- Matthew Hains from Saheti Secondary School
- Louise Fullard from Hoerskool Bergvlam
- Fiona Beal from the Rock Academy
- Peggy Jona from Bakuba Primary
- Lyneth Crighton from Brescia House
- Anel Flack from Hoerskool Standerton
- Mabore Lekalakala from Mapudithomo Primary
- Lady Hadio Mei from Moedi Secondary
- Leanne Bishop from Grantleigh School
The finalists had to submit their ICT-related lesson plans to be assessed by the judges. After assessing their plans, the judges then came up with the winners. The winners were announced by ISPA during the ceremony event. ISPA announced Dimakatso Sefora as the 2019 ISPA SuperTeacher of the Year and Matthew Hains as the 2019 ISPA TechTeacher of the Year.
A member of judge’s panel, Gerald Roos, said: “These awards are very apt for rewarding teachers that are achieving high levels of competence in digital learning. They encourage a transformation of pedagogy and a deeper awareness and use of digital tools and resources for learning. It is therefore with great satisfaction that the judges congratulate all finalists in the ISPA SuperTeacher of the Year competition, and especially 2019 ISPA SuperTeacher, Dimakatso Sefora, and 2019 ISPA TechTeacher, Matthew Hains.”
ISPA gave each of the winners an ISPA trophy, a cash prize sponsored by the Industrial Development Corporation, four-night accommodation at any South Africa’s national park sponsored by SANParks, a subscription to the online magazine for teaching professionals—the Mighty Pen Education Magazine, and a laptop and projector sponsored by ZADNA. In additions to the prizes, each of the finalists received R1,000 from the IDC while the winners brought home R4,000 each.
Source: htxt.co.za
