Wednesday 29 April 2020

Further support for Afrikaans speaking learners

In this post, I have given information about the support given by Netwerk24.com. Note that the videos are supported by presentations that can be downloaded.

Lately, three other resources have come to my attention.

Here they are (Click on each name to go to the channel):

HenBot Wetenskap: A YouTube channel by Henriëtte Botha.

Presteer in Wiskunde: A YouTube channel by Helencia van der Walt. Note that Technical Sciences and Mathematics are addressed as well.

Get a Grip on Physical Science: A YouTube channel by Johan Human. 
Note that the contents are bilingual.

April is World Autism Awareness Month

April is World Autism Awareness Month and the aim is to take measures to raise awareness about persons with autism throughout the world.

"On World Autism Awareness Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to promote the full participation of all people with autism, and ensure they have the necessary support to be able to exercise their rights and fundamental freedoms". Secretary-General António Guterres, United Nations

World Autism Awareness month seeks to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and improve the lives of those currently living with autism. Autism refers to a lifelong brain development disorder that affects social interactions, learning, routines and communication. ASD is a broad term that also includes: autistic disorder, certain pervasive developmental disorders and Asperger syndrome.

Thank you, Alex Manise deputy mayor of the JCC, for this idea!

Tuesday 28 April 2020

When the coronavirus hit ...

Kamohelo Hoshoko
Hand sanitisers play a key role in staying healthy on the go, so I have to make a plan to make it easier.

So here is my homemade idea. I believe that anyone who puts in some practice and who makes a conscious effort to notice problems and identify needs can improve their ability to come up with new ideas.

This is now the time to use our brains to the fullest, after we're done with our online homework. 

How we think, what we think, and what we’re capable of, are largely a consequence of the connections between the neurons that we just gym online with the help of the department.

Covid-19 inspire the thinking process ...


Be a germ-buster


Is dit van nou af die nuwe normaal?


Wise words ...


Monday 27 April 2020

Saturday 25 April 2020

Om 'n onderwyser te wees ...

Om 'n onderwyser te wees, is om vir kinders ...

# 'n gids in 'n donker, onseker wêreld te wees.
# 'n hulp in swakwees-oomblikke te wees.
# 'n kameraad in alleenwees te wees.
# 'n leermeester wat nuwe kennisvelde oopsluit te wees.
# 'n brug na die onbekende te wees.

Lees verder HIER!

76000 dankies vir elkeen!!


Ons sien uit na die volgende 76000 saam met julle!

Thursday 23 April 2020

Wednesday 22 April 2020

A free webinar for teachers on Thursday

WorksheetCloud, together with SchoolAdvisor, is hosting a free webinar for teachers on Thursday, 24 April.

The theme: How to Use Free CAPS-Aligned School Video Lessons Made by Top SA Teachers.

WorksheetCloud has been contacted by many teachers asking if they can make use of their free video lessons with the learners in their class.

The answer is a resounding YES!

The webinar is in a day's time, so please share this message with teachers and schools right now, and let's get as many teachers as possible attending the free teacher webinar in order to give them a helping hand during the next few months.

Also, consider sharing the link on your social media profiles. Click HERE for the link.

[Dankie, Vernon Harding, wat hierdie inligting met ons deel. Selfs 'n afgetrede onderwyser bly betrokke.]

Wise words ..


Tuesday 21 April 2020

'n Wettige vlug tydens grendeltyd!



Foto's: Karin Herbst (Medevlieënier)

Do something today ...

Improve your memory today.
Click here for some tips.

Wise words ...


Monday 20 April 2020

Wise words ...


Don't forget about the textbooks and study guides

Do not forget about the resources in the form of textbooks, study guides, etc. available here. Under "Pages" (Physical and Technical Sciences - Free State) you find an entry called "E-books". Click on it and follow further links to download material.

For now, you can also click here to go the resources.

Sunday 19 April 2020

André van Dyk - musiekaanbieder


So stil-stil gebeur daar interessante dinge met die personeel. André stel twee programme van 'n uur elk elke week saam vir Musical Venture Radio. Die eienaar van die radiostasie is in Panama gestasioneer. Hy neem die program vooraf op en stuur dit dan so luglangs Panama toe.

Die twee programme waarvoor hy verantwoordelik is, is ...

Vrydagaand 19:00 - Hartsmusiek
Sondagaand 20:00 - Krip na Kruis

Gebruik die adres hieronder om die app af te laai en klik dan net "play".  Of klik HIER om by die app uit te kom.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radiobossfm.custom1

Lekker luister.

Saturday 18 April 2020

There is a gap in your CV ...

Gaan maak 'n draai hier om jou lagspiere goeie oefening te gee.

Thursday 16 April 2020

Afrikaanssprekende matrieks - hier is julle helpende hand

Media24 het 'n groep ervare onderwysers ingespan om julle te help, sodat julle nie agterraak tydens die inperking nie. Verskillende aspekte van die leerplan word aangespreek en julle kan teruggaan na 'n les, indien jy nie alles verstaan nie. Onthou, om kennis deel van jou te maak, moet jy studeer.

Wat moet jy doen om in te skakel?
Netwerk24 gaan die klasse elke dag op Netwerk24 en op YouTube laai.
Besoek ons YouTube-kanaal.
Besoek ons Facebook-blad.

Op watter vakke word daar gefokus? 
Afrikaans Huistaal
Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal
Wiskunde
Fisiese wetenskappe
Lewenswetenskappe
Rekeningkunde

Online support for Afrikaans speaking learners

Good news for Afrikaans speaking learners!

Netwerk24 offers online support to you. It is free of charge, which means you don't need to be a subscriber of Netwerk24.

Subject covered are Afrikaans HL, English FAL, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Accounting. The teachers' presentations will also be available to download. Click here for the classes. 

Click on the picture below to download the newspaper article (in pdf format) to get all the information. Our thanks to Netwerk24!

Wednesday 15 April 2020

YouTube, SABC en radio

Die departement van basiese onderwys en die SAUK se gesamentlike ondersteuningsprogram vir leerlinge sal van Donderdag af op drie televisiekanale en 13 radiostasies uitgesaai word. Dié multimediaprogram is bekend gestel om die impak van die staat van inperking opleerlinge te versag.

“Ons nooi leerlinge om die voordele van die hulpbronne te benut en ons glo dit sal hulle tydens die inperking help om by te bly met hul skoolwerk en hulle op die komende eksamen voor te berei,” sê Ian Plaatjes, bedryfshoof van die SAUK.

’n YouTube-kanaal is ook beskikbaar gestel sodat leerlinge die inhoud aanlyn kan kyk.

Die rooster vir die televisieprogramme is as volg:
SABC 1: Maandae tot Sondae van 05:00 tot 06:00;2/3
SABC 2: Maandae tot Vrydae van 09:30 tot 11:00;
en SABC 3: Maandae tot Vrydae van 06:00 tot 07:00.

Die rooster vir die radioprogramme op weekdae is as volg:
RSG: 19:30 tot 20:00;
Radio 2000: 11:30 tot 12:00;
Umhlobo Wenene FM: 14:30 tot 15:00;
Thobela FM: 17:00 tot 18:00;
Phalaphala FM: 13:30 tot 14:00;
Munghana Lonene FM: 14:30 tot 15:00;
Ukhozi FM: 21:00 tot 22:00;
Lesedi FM: 16:15 tot 16:45;
Ligwalagwala FM: 9:10 tot 9:40;
Motsweding FM: 19:00 tot 19:30;
Ikwekwezi FM: 10:30 tot 11:00;
Tru FM: 09:00 tot 11:00;
en X-K FM: 09:30 tot 10:00.

Leerlinge word aangemoedig om ’n lys van hul plaaslike radiostasies se programme te kry.

DBE and SABC radio and TV support

DBE and SABC offer support programmes to learners on three television channels and 13 radio stations.

These programmes focus on grades 10 to 12 as well as the foundation phase.

Click on the radio below to read the newspaper article (in pdf format) of Netwerk24 to get all the details and broadcast schedules.

More tips and resources for the lockdown

I have posted nice study tips for the exams. Hope that you find it useful.

There was a  newspaper article on Netwerk24.com, which you can read here (and here is a pdf version).

Below is a translation of the article. Do yourself a favour and read the valuable advice given by Mr Cronjé Oosthuizen of Alexander Road High School in Port Elizabeth.

The tips and hints can also help you during this lockdown period. Go to Mr Oosthuizen's website as well. The link is in the article below. There are lovely resources (notes, videos, presentations, etc.) for grades 10, 11 and 12 learners.

Here is the article:

To pass science exams well, you need to start studying well in advance.

Two terms of your matric year have already passed, and you are still struggling to prepare for your science tests and exams. With the record exam around the corner, you experience a lot of stress.
Do not lose hope. Here are some tips from someone who knows.

Cronjé Oosthuizen, Head of Department: Physical Sciences at Alexander Road High School in Port Elizabeth says the biggest mistake learners make, is to open there books only three days before an examination.

"Study long before the exam, " he says. "You can't cram all the work in the last three days before the exam. Learners struggle the most remembering definitions and applying mathematical principles as well as solving equations."
"The absence of basic knowledge of grades 9 to 11, especially in chemistry, hinder them the most. Remember that back to basics always count. It is important to know your grade 10 and 11 concepts and to use them in grade 12."

Oosthuizen also suggests that learners should learn definitions and theories before they try to practice applications. It helps a lot to learn according to the guidelines supplied for science by the Department of Education. {Note: Free State learners should use the documents called Examinable Content for learners; your teachers have the detail of where to get them.} Along with applying those guidelines you can download old exam papers from the internet (www.ecexams.co.za) and work them out. {Note: Free State exam and test papers are available here.} Then you practice your "exam ability"! Remember to eat healthy as well and get enough sleep.

"Physical Sciences is Applied Mathematics,” says Oosthuizen. "So, it's important that you incorporate mathematical thinking. This includes problem-solving, interpretation of graphs, gradients of curves and the increase or decrease of gradients. Also think in terms of calculus when you work with graphs. In chemistry's stoichiometry: remember the increase and decrease in terms of relationships as in math."
He recommends that science teachers help their learners with online class notes and videos for revision.

"We no longer have time for revision in class, because the syllabus is too full. I have started www.alexscience.yolasite.com to help our learners. It is free but need some time. Another method is to use sites such as www.schoology.com. Children work on their electronic devices; so, it must also be used for academic reasons."

Study tips (Q&A)


Question

After exams I quickly forget everything. Why is that, and how can I prevent it?

Answer

You forget what you memorised because you performed your study only out of fear of failing or doing inadequately in the exam. Perhaps you also neglected your study of the subject, only doing last-minute cramming for the exam. The best way to avoid this unfortunate aftermath of exams is to develop a deep thirst for knowledge.

Without meaning to be critical, it is a primary duty of every good teacher to awaken a positive desire to learn in each of her/his learners. But even if the teacher fails in this regard – even if the teacher just writes a lot of facts on the blackboard for you to copy and regurgitate at the time of examination – still you yourself will have to find a way on your own to develop a genuine interest in the subject. In this respect, the response to the previous question may also be helpful.

(Read: Preparing for exams)

Monday 13 April 2020

Study tips (Q&A)

Question

There is one subject that I am just not good at. What can I do?

Answer

Follow all of the scientific study rules that you have been given, and put a little more effort into your studies. You will find that you can become good at that subject also. Remember: “As you think, so you become.” If you really want to succeed in your study and if you work hard at it, you must get good results. You will succeed.

Saturday 11 April 2020

Study methods ...

The following study methods work for everyone ...

1. Maintain good posture
2. Preserve your physical health
3. Read out loud
4. Copy down important facts
5. Avoid distractions
6. Memorise by association
7. Test yourself
8. Attend study groups
9. Keep proper friends

Friday 10 April 2020

Study tips (Q&A)

Question
Sometime when I’m studying at night, I become very tired, but still I must go on studying because of upcoming exams. What should I do?

Answer
If you have no choice but to keep studying, then splash cold water in your eyes some twelve to fifteen times. That will keep you awake for a while. If you become sleepy again, then stand up and continue studying while walking back and forth in the room.

(Read: Preparing for exams)

Thursday 9 April 2020

Lockdown is extended

The lockdown in South Africa is extended for a further two
weeks beyond the initial 21 days. Most of the existing lockdown
measures will remain in place until the end of April.

Click the picture to read our president's message.

Wednesday 8 April 2020

Question papers: March 2019 & 2020 and June 2019

The March 2019 and 2020, as well as June 2019 physical and technical sciences question papers and their memoranda are available. Download and work through them for preparation.

Click on the QUESTION mark to go to the question paper page and follow links from there.

If you come back on another day, you can also go directly to Pages and there you will find a link to the question paper page.

Radio Broadcasts are also on Twitter and Facebook

Click here for the Twitter feed.















If something does not work, just search for Free State Digital Learning on Facebook and Twitter. You can also search for @StateLearning on Twitter. Enjoy!!
Click here for the Facebook feed.

Radio broadcasts: Lesedi FM & Community Stations

Lesedi FM and the community radio stations in the Free State will broadcast support programmes for grade 12 learners, starting on the 6th of April.

The broadcast schedules are as follows (if opening or saving the pdf files are problematic, use another browser; I did not experience problems with Chrome and Firefox):

For futher information go to: Physical and Technical Sciences Free State.


Siyavula support

Siyavula has an amazing website and support system for learners and teachers.

Siyavula announced that their website is OPEN AND FREE for all individual learners for now.

All high school learners in South Africa can practise physical sciences and mathematics on www.siyavula.com free of charge. Learners who have accounts will have access to Siyavula, and those who haven't yet created an account can do so to gain access. While schools are closed, learning doesn't have to stop!"

Further good news: It is zero-rated in terms of data costs if you access Siyavula via Vodacom, MTN and Telkom.

Dankie ... 75 000 besoekers ...


Grade 12's 2020 tune in to Khozi FM

Grade 12 matrics 2020 tune in to Khozi FM they'll be doing first term revision for different subjects.

Here's the time table: 21:00-22:00. Please share even if you not doing grade 12 so that the matrics can see this post!!

08/04/20. English FAL.
09/04/20. Geography.
13/04/20. Mathematics.

Wise words ...

Mthuthuzeli Matholengwe

Tuesday 7 April 2020

Mnr Visagie ...


A tribute from Alex Manise
Alex Manise

One of the most energetic people we've ever known at school. 

He had one of those qualities of "Hard work". We never needed a shoulder to lean on when we maybe lost our books or bags or even forgot them in one of the teachers' classes. He would come open for you to take what's yours and yours only. He would ask you: "Why did you leave it in the first place?" But that sentence question is what made us remember that we are young adults, we need to take responsibility for our own bags, books and stationery. His question will leave you with a mind of remembrance. You would never leave your stuff lying around because of him.

He was an absolute best. He would never let children on the school premises during class time. He would chase you with his stick to class, until you see that he actually cares about our futures.

R.I.P Mnr Mike Visagie 💔

Monday 6 April 2020

'n Vaste tyd ...


Elke ding het sy vaste tyd, elke ding in hierdie wêreld het sy tyd. (Prediker 3:1)

Wanneer dit tyd word om te groet, kan ons dit doen met die wete dat die Here in beheer is en dat sy tydsberekening volmaak is.

Soms is dit makliker om tot siens te sê as andere kere. Soms groet ons met die wete dat dit net tydelik is. Ouers kan byvoorbeeld hulle kinders vrolik tot siens sê wanneer hulle hulle in die oggende wegsien skool toe, want voor die dag om is, is hulle weer tuis.

Partykeer is dit moeiliker om tot siens te sê, byvoorbeeld wanneer ons kinders of geliefdes wat in 'n ander land gaan woon, moet groet. Vroeër in hulle geskiedenis het die Iere, waar baie mense op 'n stadium geëmigreer het, hierna as die vloek van emigrasie verwys.

Om iemand vir wie jy lief is te verloor, is seker die seerste groet van almal. Die skeiding is so finaal. Christene kan hulleself egter troos met die wete dat omdat ons een in Christus is, geen afskeid finaal is nie. Die hartseer is egter 'n realiteit en slegs die Heilige Gees, die Trooster, kan ons in sulke tye krag gee en vertroos.

Daar word dikwels gesê dat wanneer soldate oorlog toe gaan, is diegene wat by die huis bly wat die swaarste kry. Dieselfde kan gesê word wanneer iemand sterf. Die familie en vriende wat agterbly, is hartseer en in rou gedompel.

Wanneer ons sterf, keer ons liggame terug na die aarde, want stof is jy, en tot stof sal jy terugkeer. Ons as Christene glo dat jou siel (die ware jy) gaan om by die Here te wees.

Danksy die Here se volmaakte tydsberekening glo ek dat ek dan gearriveer het by die huis van my Vader waarheen Jesus gegaan het om vir my 'n plek gereed te maak. (Johannes 14:2)

Wat 'n salige gedagte!

Gebed: Hemelse Vader, skenk aan ons die genade om te leef in die wete dat die beste nog voorlê. Dit bid ons in Jesus se Naam. Amen

Bron: Bybelgenootskap van Suid-Afrika, Vers-'n-dag

[Ons plaas hierdie vertroostingsboodskap wat in Maroela Media op 5 Sept. 2013 verskyn het, vir Mike Visagie, omdat met die inperking van Covid-19 daar eers later 'n diens sal wees.]

Wise words ...

Tebogo Sebego Matric 2013

Sunday 5 April 2020

Mike Visagie will be greatly missed ...

Mike was always lending a hand to others and reaching out when they were in need.”

He will be greatly missed and everyone here is saddened by his death. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

With sincere sympathy.

[Photos: André van Dyk]