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Successful ICT integration to transform teaching and learning in your school.
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Successful ICT integrationto transform teaching and
learning in your school.
We recognise the challenge of preparing students to meet the demands of today’s world. We also understand the challenges facing schools to implement successful educational technology solutions.
Achieving the full potential of technology requires more than simply deploying devices. Transformative educational shifts result from a comprehensive approach that brings about changes in professional development, curriculum, assessment, evaluation and policies.
We help school practitioners design and implement the best possible education experiences for teachers and students - in the most cost-effective, sustainable and accessible way possible.
We have experience with a wide range of educational settings, subjects and grade levels. We currently work with over 400 schools across urban and rural South Africa - within the public and private sector, including mainstream and special needs. From pre-primary to Grade 12.
Think Ahead Education Solutions works in partnership with schools to support you in your 21st century
teaching and learning journey.
Think Ahead offers a whole school programme to lead your school through meaningful technology integration. We will customise the offering to suit your school’s vision, culture, budget, grades and requirements.
Vision and planningSuccessful educational technology initiatives start from a clear, shared
vision and the plan to deliver the vision. Planning for an educational technology initiative must commence before students begin using mobile devices.
School ICT readiness assessment tool
Let us assess the current ICT status of your school. Following the assessment, a reportand strategic plan will be prepared.
The strategic report will identify goals and implementation plans for: • curriculum, pedagogy, content and assessment • professional development for teachers and ICT staff • mobile devices for learning and teaching • ICT infrastructure, policies and procedures • sustainable resourcing.
Communication and collaboration is key to the success of an ICT integration roll-out.Parent buy-in is critical to programme success.
Stakeholder engagement
Parent training sessions
Think ahead offers school-specific sessions to inform and equip parents on educational
best practice and safety guidance.
Parent information sessions
Think Ahead will present at parents’evenings to support school vision.
Professional development - SACE endorsedThe Think Ahead professional development programme aims to empower teachers throughongoing support and to guide teachers to use ICT in ways that significantly improve learning outcomes.
SACE endorsed technology integration curriculum
A comprehensive professional developmentjourney for your teachers to enable them to
effectively integrate technology into their practices. Courses are SACE approved.
Resourcing - dedicated ICT integrator resource to work onsite with your teachers
Don’t have budget for a dedicated ICT integrator? We can offer you an educator
to visit your site as required - to assist teachers with integration.
What are the minimum ICT competencies your teachers should have in today’s world?
Think Ahead offers a teacher assessment tool to evaluate your teachers’ ICT competencies and to prepare a professional development
plan.
Teacher ICT competency assessment tool
This course is designed to aid educators in successfully implementing the iPad as an
administration and teaching tool.
ICDL certification - iPad fundamentalsfor teachers - get international certification
Apple professional development
iPads are specially designed with features to support children with a wide range of special needs, from visual and hearing impairments to autism spectrum disorders and physical disabilities. We provide training and support for iPad integration into the remedial and
special needs environment.
Remedial and special needs expertise
Think Ahead offers workshops to ensure effective use of Google
Drive, Docs, Slides and Forms.
Google apps for education professional development
Think Ahead offers sessions on using Office 365 teacher tools.
Think Ahead professional development sessions can be held at your schools,
to suit your calendar.
Microsoft Office 365 professional development
ICT infrastructure and support
Think Ahead offers support to plan and implement scalable, secure and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Think Ahead flexible payment plans include:- educational discounts for schools - 6 & 12 month interest free payments - rental options
We will assist you in drawing up relevant, acceptable usage policies for all
ICT users.
Teachers, parents and students need to be able to collaborate and communicate seamlessly. We will
assist with the installation and maintenance of a secure, reliable and robust network.
iPad and accessory procurement plan
School, teacher and student ICT integration policies
Solutions for network, Wi-Fi, connectivity and internet security
We will guide and train your team on recommended apps
(content creation and subject specific apps).
Let us assist you in the implementation of systems to ensure effective workflow, storage
and back up. Including management of documents, projects, communication and
assessments. Our workflow expertise includes: iTunes U, Google Classroom and Office 365.
Workflow solutions
App selection
One of the critical elements of a successful device roll-out is the effective management of
teacher, student and lab devices. We offer device preparation and installation, including mobile device management solutions (MDM). MDM solutions help ICT staff manage devices remotely, maintain accurate inventory data and
ensure strong security.
Device set up and MDM solutions
Our support includes technical team training, onsite as well as help desk assistance.
Technical support
South African textbooks for iPad
www.zabooks.co.za
ZA Books offers over 2800 curriculum-relevanttitles from the leading educational publishers,
costed at prices lower than their printed counterparts. The store also offers past exam
papers, study guides and general reading material. Your own school page can be set up
at no cost - for easy parent purchasing.
Student engagement
It is always assumed that our students know how to use technology effectively. We have found that students need to build an additional skill-set which will empower them to become effective creative content creators, content curators and responsible users of mobile devices.
Our student training programme includes skills such as responsible technology usage and key app fluency.
Creating a future schoolThink Ahead will work with your team to ensure your school is in line with global standards and trends that are required for a school to be a truly 21st century teaching and learning environment.
This programme encourages creativity and content generation by your students and includes:• movie making training • monthly competitions • exposure for your school.
School media clubs
CodeSpace
Digital literacy is a critical skill required to navigate the future. CodeSpace has been
designed to teach computer programming. CodeSpace can be delivered at your school as a holiday camp, integrated curriculum
or extra-curricular activity.
MakerSpaceMakerSpace
MakerSpaces provide creative ways to encourage students to question, problem
solve, design, experiment and build. We will assist your school with setting up your own MakerSpace - including
kit and training.
3D printers in education
We will assist with 3D printer procurement and training on how to integrate this
powerful tool into the curriculum.
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