The Education Show

Episode 29 | Mphiwa Nombembe | Career Mate, Helping Learners Make the Right Choices For Further Study

On this episode I chat with Mphiwa about his journey and the creation of Career Mate. It is an incredible platform and one you should definitely visit.
 
https://zibuza.net/
 

Episode 28 | Oladimedji Ojo | Solve Education, DigitalSkill And Gamification

On this episode I chat with Ola about the work Solve Education does and what they are bringing to South Africa.
Let us tell you a little story. A few years ago, Peng T. Ong was invited to give a speech at the Africa Innovation Summit in Cape Verde. He asked a provocative question: what would happen if we could bypass the industrialization stage of economic development, and jump straight to the knowledge-based economy? It prompted vigorous discussions, but soon, a light bulb went on: we cannot have a knowledge-based economy without knowledge workers! We shifted gears and spent the next couple days discussing the state of global education.
 
After talking, we listed out some of the issues (there are many!):
Today, hundreds of millions of young people face barriers to education linked to poverty, diversity politics, gender, disability, armed conflict, and displacement.
Inadequate access to quality education keeps inequality alive by preventing disadvantaged youth from attaining the skills to take their economic situation into their own hands.
By 2020, 70% of the world will have a basic smartphone and intermittent internet connectivity. The education technology industry sees this opportunity and has responded with lots of new software. However, there’s a problem: the families who can pay for this technology are not the ones who need it most! Even worse, a lot of existing technology is built for users who are already motivated by their communities to learn. When we look at children who already don’t have hope for the future, that approach is not going to work.
We left the Innovation Summit inspired and motivated. These were big challenges, but someone had to take them on. And at the end of 2015, Solve Education! was born.
https://solveeducation.org/
https://zibuza.net/
 

Episode 27 | Ronelle Klinck | Microsoft Industry Executive Basic Education Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts

On this Episode I chat with Ronelle about Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts how you can join the programme and the benefits of said programme. 
 
We also chat about some of the teacher success stories.
 
www.aka.ms/mecsa
www.aka.ms/mienomination
https://zibuza.net/
 

Episode 26 | Libby Edmonds | EQ and SEL

On this episode we chat with Libby about EQ and SEL what they are and why they are so vital for our educators and learners.
Libby has spent the last 30 years in Education and for the past ten years has specialised in Psychomotor Education as a teacher and supervisor. She is a qualified Emotional Intelligence facilitator having completed numerous courses through Six Seconds. She engages individuals and organisations through educating, facilitating, coaching and training.
https://eqlibrium.co.za/
https://zibuza.net/
 

Episode 25 | Liz O'Leary and Sheillah Muchauraya | Antiracism, Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

On this episode I chat with Liz and Sheila about the challenges we face in terms of Equity, Inclusion and Anti Racism.
This is a great conversation and one we need to be having more of.
 
 

Episode 24 | Dr Francke And Dr Muswaba | We talk higher education and finding the best fit for your skills

This is a fascinating look at the education options our children have after finishing their matric. Two great minds sharing their thoughts.

Episode 23 | Corvell Cranfield | Schools Turnaround Foundation

On this episode we chat to Corvell about the Schools Turnaround Foundation and the impact this system has on schools and learners.
 
PROGRAM LEADER BIO
Dr. Corvell Cranfield is a Fulbright scholar from South Africa who completed his PhD at MSU in mathematics education. He was at MSU for 6 years and has been fortunate to lead this Cross-cultural Teaching Abroad: South Africa program for the past several years.Before attending MSU in 2006, Corvell was the deputy principal at a high school in Cape Town and taught mathematics at all levels, and he also worked at the University of Cape Town in their Schools Development Unit for 8 years. As the Deputy Director and Project Manager for Research and Development in this Unit, Corvell gained valuable experiences in leadership, administration, management, research and development, project design and implementation, teaching in the Advanced Certificate in Education, and materials development.  Corvell's research interest and dissertation is investigating achievement patterns and mathematical identities that develop as a result of a history of underachievement of students from ‘disadvantaged’ communities in South Africa.

Episode 22 | Warrior Ric | Speaker, Activist, Educator, Inspirational

A motivational artist living his brand, and leading others by example, to be their best. WarriorRic (aka Ricardo Gressel) gravitated towards the limelight from an early age. He was born and raised in California, USA, and was an outspoken over achiever from grade school, culminating in his matriculation as valedictorian from Saint Mary’s High School. He subsequently graduated from Stanford University with an International Relations degree, and was destined to be an entrepreneur from the moment he stepped off campus and into his career.
His first venture was as designer and manufacturer of his very own leather apparel firm where he partnered with a colleague from Stanford. From his exposure to the world of fashion throughout the US, he became a model and actor appearing in television commercials and fashion magazines the world over, including South Africa.
Because of the timing of his assignments in South Africa’s unforgettable year of 1994 and his interest in the de-colonisation of Africa, he found himself more often traveling the country in support of galvanizing voter registrations for the ANC and enjoying outdoor political rallies led by Nelson Mandela, than working in front of the camera. Today, with over 17 years of marketing experience as a brand specialist for various agencies in the US and Africa building formidable brands, such as McDonald’s, Cell C and Kenya Power, to name a few, WarriorRic is now keenly focused on inspiring individuals and companies to achieve greatness by developing personal brand vision and mission statements for individuals, and aligning their values to the organisations they serve.
 
https://warriorric.co.za/
 
https://zibuza.net/
 

Episode 21 Lwazi Mankahla | Distell Development Trust

NB:  The email address in the episode is incorrect please use this one if you want to get in touch with Lwazi developmenttrust@distell.co.za
 
On this episode we chat with Lwazi Mankahla head of the Distell Development Trust. We find out more about his role and what the trust does.
The Distell Development Trust focuses on the following three strategic imperatives when deciding what initiatives to invest in. These focus areas are appropriately aligned with international, national and Distell Group focus areas.
Empowerment of black women in rural communities
Encouraging innovative initiatives that benefit rural black women and restore the dignity of communities.
Education and work-readiness
Improving basic schooling.
Assisting young people to complete their tertiary studies successfully so that they are better placed to get jobs.
Youth employment and entrepreneurship in townships
Working with organisations that help youth to develop suitable skills that enable them to find suitable jobs.
Helping potential or prospective entrepreneurs to start businesses and run them successfully.
The Trust has opted for an approach of “Doing a few things well” rather than trying to be “all things to all people”.
 
https://www.distelldevelopmenttrust.org.za/
 
https://zibuza.net/
 

Episode 20 | Dr Graeme Codrington | Futurist, Entrepreneur, Speaker

On this episode I chat with Graeme about his job as a futurist, his take on education and his message to teachers in these disruptive times.
 
ABOUTGRAEME
Graeme’s breadth of knowledge and expertise makes him highly relevant -  essential - in today’s rapidly evolving business world. Along with his formal qualifications and research credentials, he also has a wide range of personal experience and a deep understanding of how people and business work. Now add his vast experience working with business leaders the world over during the past 20+ years, and you’ll understand why he is the go-to resource for leaders who are gearing up for the future.
 
That’s why CEOs in 50+ countries insist on working with him, year in and year out. It’s also why he continues to lecture at leading business schools on three continents, and why he gets invited to speak to 100,000+ conference delegates around the globe annually.
https://www.graemecodrington.com/
https://zibuza.net/