ISPA SuperTeacher 2019 Finalists recognized for outstanding uses of technology to enhance education

Ten teachers have been selected as finalists in the Internet Service Providers Association’s (ISPA) SuperTeacher Competition based on a project or lesson that showcases their skills in using digital tools to enhance classroom teaching.

The following finalists, representing six different provinces, will travel to Johannesburg to be part of iWeek, the Internet industry conference and exhibition which is taking place at the Indaba hotel from 26 - 28 August 2019: The finalists are:

• Louise Fullard of Hoerskool Bergvlam - Mpumalanga
• Fiona Beal of The Rock Academy - Western Cape
• Peggy Jona of Bakuba Primary - Eastern Cape
• Lyneth Crighton of Brescia House School - Gauteng
• Anel Flack of Hoerskool Standerton - Mpumalanga
• Mabore Lekalakala of Mapudithomo Primary - Limpopo
• Lady Hadio Mei of Moedi Secondary - Northern Cape
• Matthew Hains of Saheti Secondary - Gauteng
• Dimakatso Sefora of Saron Primary - NorthWest
• Leanne Bishop of Grantleigh School - Eastern Cape

The ISPA SuperTeachers competition is managed by the Digital Education Institute (DEI), a non-profit organisation, and is one of South Africa's longest running ICT in education competitions. Experts in the field of educational technology have got the difficult taks of choosing the final 2 #ispasuperteachers. The judges are Megan Rademeyer from Schoolnet, Sarah-Jane Capazario and Dorcas Tabane from ISPA, Shadi Mathosa (ICT in education specialist), Professor Mthulisi Velempini (University of Limpopo), Deon van Vuuren (Branch Co-ordinator for Curriculum at Mpumalanga Provincial Education Department), Moloko Malahlela (Chief Education specialist - Gauteng) and Gerald Roos (Western Cape - Deputy Director in the Directorate: LTSM Policy Development and Innovation).

The standard of entries was particularly high this year, with some previous ISPA SuperTeachers winners and finalists submitting an even more creative lesson idea than they submitted in previous years. “The judges have roundly-applauded the talent that has presented itself for adjudication at this year’s ISPA SuperTeacher of the Year awards,” says Milford Malunga of the Digital Education Institute (DEI).

Whilst we look forward to seeing who is announced as the SuperTeacher of the year on 26 August 2019, all ten finalists have reason to be proud of the creative ways that they have used technology as tools of teaching and learning. We know that they are looking forward to being part of iWeek, meeting with delegates from the IT industry and most importantly networking among themselves to each go back to school armed with new ideas.