Teachers can use whatsapp to communicate with their learners and their parents as this is the most accessible and is very much affordable. Teachers can use this app to share content with their learners. Teachers can also use the app to allow group work with learners by having group video call with their learners. Moreover, whatsapp can be used by teachers to communicate with their colleagues to share ideas
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Learners: WhatsApp
Use an interactive platform with fellow classmates (and teachers), they can also use it to have discussions on topics that they find difficult. Setting up a class WhatsApp group where information is shared about school work.
Learners/ Vodacom free online learning
Learners can use Vodacom free online learning this gives students an opportunity to carry on with school work at zero rated and accommodates those learners who do not have access to internet.
Teachers- Blackboard Learn
This can be used by teachers to post class material, to post a poll in order to get input. They can also set up timed quizzes for assessment purposes.
Learners- Edmodo
Learners can use edmodo to keep in contact with their teachers and and be able to engage with their classmates. learners can also access their study material and tasks that they need to complete
learners/ youtube
learners can use as an entertainment as well as an explanation of concepts for visual learning to take place
Teachers/ Zoom
Teachers can use Zoom as a communication and visual platform to communicate with their learners and parents. Here teachers can consolidate and explain concepts that learners/ parents may be confused about
App for Teachers
Teachers can use google classroom to share files with learners since face to face interaction is not allowed even assignment because google classroom can allow the teacher to grade students and give them feedback.
Parents-FNB
Parents can use the FNB App to do daily banking. To pay for school fees, water and electricity bills, phone bills etc. Parents can also be able to to apply for the COVID-19 relief fund if they are not receiving an income at the moment. To also apply for loans and overdrafts. Track spending and have a sort of financial advisor.
Learners | Youtube
Learners can make use of Youtube by using it for extra resources, or watching videos posted by the teacher
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parents/ whasapp
Parents can use WhatsApp to communicate with colleagues/ friends/ family/ and especially teachers during the pandemic. It is a social platform where parents are able to ask questions, clarify work with teachers, and use as one platform that they are able to gain access to.
Teachers | Zoom
Teachers can make use of Zoom by hosting classes, having meetings on Zoom, and sharing resources as well as interacting with their learners and parents
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Parents | Whatsapp
Parents can use Whatsapp to speak to other parents as well as receive news from the school. Parents can make calls and send messages to other parents, their children and teachers
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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Apps for teachers
Zoom - meetings
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WhatsApp
Spelling App
Math games
YouTube
Apps for Teachers
edmodo-for teachers to engage with learners and build classroom community
zoom-for video communication with learners
gmail-to communicate with parents, school staff and learners
Apps for parents
WhatsApp - communicate with people
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Zoom-meetings
Net nanny - to block dangerous content before their children see it.
Shopping Apps
Banking App
Exercising App
Cooking App
Apps for parents
Apps for parents:
Whatsapp - communication
Facebook - communication with school, often schools put work or information on their facebook pages
Checkers - groceries
Pick n Pay
Google Family Link for parents
Food delivery apps such as Uber Eats and Mr D foods
Photo math - educational app to help learners at home
APPs FOR PARENTS
Banking Apps- To enable them to easily transfer money without having to go to the bank
Kahoot-to facilitate their learners learning and assist them in learning
Youtube- to find entertaining things to watch
Twitter- to find updates about the latest news
whatsapp- to communicate with people, including learners teacher's
Apps for teachers
Edmodo
Blackboard
Zoom or Google teams
Khan academy
Google books
Amazon
Apps for learners
Apps for learners:
Lingo Kids - For ages 2-8. It teaches learners English skills and vocabulary through games, songs and audiobooks.
YouTube kids - Curated educational and enriching videos for learners
Quick math - Learners practice mathematics skills for Grade 2 - 6
Class dojo - Virtual classroom allows parents, learners and teachers to interact
Apps for parents
Edmodo for parents
Zoom, Google teams
WhatsApp
Facebook
Bottles for groceries
Uber eats
Uber
Mr Delivery
Apps for learners
WhatsApp - communicate with fellow classmates and teachers
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Zoom- for online classes
Exercising App - so that they can exercise
Game App - they can play games
apps for teachers
whatsapp- a platform of connecting to parents across all social class
Microsoft word- developing worksheets/ questionnaires etc
amazon- able to receive free e-files during the pandemic
youtube- provide links of content related topics for both parents and learner understanding
zoom- connecting to learners and parents, addressing concerns,
Apps for learners
Learners can use the following apps to support the during the Covid-19 period;
Youtube- to watch education videos for their learning
Whatsapp-to communicate with their peers and also teachers.
Gmail- To communicate with their institution, for daily updates about the developments happening in the country
Edmodo- to engage in class discussions.
Microsoft- To complete tasks and access slides
Apps for learners
Learners can use vodacom app that allows them to do school work according to their grades and subjects,Superbalist app for online shopping since going to the malls takes forever i mean the stores take few people inside its time consuming and also use spar app for snack/food instead of going to the store.
apps for parents
banking apps- purchasing essential goods for family
zoom contacting wok as well as parent -teacher interactions
whatsapp- parent teacher interactions
youtube, familiarisation of prescribed material
email- receiving and connect with fellow colleagues/ parents/ teachers
Apps for teachers
Teachers can use Kahoot to provide learners with amazing out of classroom learning opportunities
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Apps for learners
Learners can use
Edmodo
Khan academy
Blackboard
Facebook
WhatsApp
Twitter
Instagram
Spelling master
Apps for teachers
EdModo - "online workspace". education resources shared with students, forums
Zoom - Online classroom
Youtube - videos which can be used a resources shared with students and parents
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Shaneel Nutt
Apps for parents
An app that parents can use during this lockdown
facebook, This offers parents with the platform to connect with people world wide and join various support groups
Apps for learners
Youtube- learners can use for entertainment as well as a second source for conceptualizing work content
Zoom calls- for both teacher -learner, and peer interaction, as well as explaining content/ revision
tiktok- a fun app many young learners are using as a distraction where they can show off their dance moves and lipsyning skills (practicing some good role play- drama
Apps for parents
Banking app - quick, easy banking
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Online shopping - no need to go in to the store
WhatsApp - connect with fellow parents and teachers instantly
Shaneel Nutt
Apps for learners
here is a list of apps that learners can use during the lockdown.
Whatsapp, provides a platform for instant messaging
Apps for learners
Zoom - connect with classmates and teachers online
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WhatsApp - connect with classmates and teachers immediately
Kindle - 1000s of books available to purchase in one place
Khan Academy - Classes available online for extra explanation if required
Shaneel Nutt
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