Scientific Calendar Event



Description The Physics Without Frontiers – SA (PWF-SA) Outreach Programme, coordinated by Nelson Mandela University, is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities in rural primary schools by advancing computational science and coding skills. This initiative addresses critical gaps in science and technology education, aiming to boost digital literacy and spark long-term interest in STEM fields.

This year, the program will primarily focus on the "Natural Sciences" subject. It aims to broaden educational opportunities by introducing learners to theoretical and computational sciences, particularly coding and programming. By providing affordable educational resources, the program equips learners with crucial skills, potentially expanding their future career opportunities.

Objectives: The program's primary goals are to improve science and technology education by equipping teachers with valuable skills and providing learners with engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

Activities: The initiative offers professional development workshops for primary school science and mathematics teachers, along with interactive and practical activities for learners. These activities focus on delivering essential tools and resources that foster a deeper understanding of computational science and coding.

This year, PWF-SA is collaborating with the University of Limpopo Science Centre to extend its outreach to schools in Limpopo. The workshops are conducted in partnership with the Department of Education, Capricorn District, further strengthening the impact of this initiative.

Speakers
Circuit Manager Masegela (Mamabolo circuit, Department of Basic Education, Limpopo, SA)
Prof Eric Maluta (SAIP, UNIVEN, Venda, Limpopo, SA)
Mr Lufuno Takalani (SAIP, UNIVEN, Venda, Limpopo, SA)
Ms Magdeline Seabi (NMU, NITheCS, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA)
Mr Vuyani Chipunza (NMU, Yebo Tutor, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA)
Dr James Jena (NMU, Yebo Tutor, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA)
Ms Takalani Nethavhanani (UNIVEN, Venda, Limpopo, SA)
Mr Lindokuhle Simelane (Tangible Africa, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA)

Organising Committee
Miss Magdeline Seabi, (NMU, NITheCS, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA)
Prof Azwinndini Muronga, (NMU, NITheCS, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA)
Dr Brian Masara, (South African Institute of Physics (SAIP))
Prof Eric Maluta, (SAIP President-Elect)
Dr Davi Waswa, (NMU, Centre for Broadband Communication Yebo Tutor, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA)
Mr Vuyani Chipunza, (NMU, Centre for Broadband Communication Yebo Tutor,
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA)
Dr James Jena, (NMU, Centre for Broadband Communication Yebo Tutor, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA)
Mr Tebogo Sebake, (NMU, Centre for Broadband Communication Yebo Tutor,
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA)
Miss Malawu Papamani, (NMU, Centre for Broadband Communication Yebo Tutor, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA)
Dr Adeniyi Ogunlaja and Dr Martin Weigt, (NMU, Centre for Broadband Communication Yebo Tutor, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA)
Prof Francesco Petruccione, Mrs René Kotze (NITheCS, Stellenbosch, SA)
Prof Jean Greyling, (NMU, Centre for Broadband Communication Yebo Tutor,
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, SA),
Nelson Mandela University students volunteer in computational Sciences, ICT and
Marketing and Communication.

Contact: magdeline.seabi@nithecs.ac.za
Go to day
  • Monday, 16 September 2024
    • 09:00 - 15:00 Workshop with the Teachers: Activity one
      Convener: Dr. James Jena
      • 09:00 Welcome and introductory presentation 15'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 09:15 Department of Education Speech 15'
        Speaker: Circuit Manager Masegela
      • 09:30 SAIP presentation 15'
        Speaker: Prof. Eric Maluta
      • 09:45 Tea break 15'
      • 10:00 Tangible Africa presentation 15'
        Speaker: Mr. Lindokuhle Simelane
      • 10:15 EV3 Mindstorm training 15'
        Speakers: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani, Mr. Lufuno Takalani
      • 10:30 Yebo Tutor presentation 15'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Dr. James Jena
      • 10:45 Presentation: Set up and signing up (Kodable and Yebo Tutor accounts) 15'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 11:00 Practical Session - Yebo Tutor Activities 1h0'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Dr. James Jena
      • 12:00 Lunch break 45'
      • 12:45 EV3 Mindstorm presentation 1h15'
        Speakers: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani, Mr. Lufuno Takalani
      • 14:00 Tea break 10'
      • 14:10 Tangible Africa hands-on activities 30'
        Speaker: Mr. Lindokuhle Simelane
      • 14:40 Handing out of certificates 15'
        Speaker: Ms. Takalan Nethavhanani
      • 14:55 Closing and remarks 5'
        Speaker: Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
  • Tuesday, 17 September 2024
    • 09:00 - 15:30 Teachers interact with learners: Activity two_A - Moria Primary School
      Convener: Dr. James Jena
      • 09:00 Welcome and introductory presentation 10'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 09:10 EV3 Mindstorm training 10'
        Speakers: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani, Mr. Lufuno Takalani
      • 09:20 Tea break 30'
      • 09:50 Tangible Africa presentation 10'
        Speaker: Mr. Lindokuhle Simelane
      • 10:00 Yebo Tutor presentation 10'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Dr. James Jena
      • 10:10 Presentation: Setting up and signing up (Kodable and Yebo Tutor accounts) 10'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Ms. Magdelina Mohlao Seabi
      • 10:20 Lunch break 1h0'
      • 11:20 Practical Session - Yebo Tutor Activities 30'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Dr. James Jena
      • 11:50 Tangible Africa hands-on activities 30'
        Speaker: Mr. Lindokuhle Simelane
      • 12:20 EV3 Mindstorm presentation 2h20'
        Speakers: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani, Mr. Lufuno Takalani
      • 14:40 Kahoot! And Kodable Activities 30'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 15:10 Handing out of goodie bags 15'
        Speaker: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani
      • 15:25 Closing and Remarks 5'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
  • Wednesday, 18 September 2024
    • 09:00 - 15:30 Teachers interact with learners: Activity two_B - Segoreng Primary Schoo
      Convener: Dr. James Jena
      • 09:00 Welcome and introductory presentation 10'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 09:10 EV3 Mindstorm training 10'
        Speakers: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani, Mr. Lufuno Takalani
      • 09:20 Tea break 30'
      • 09:50 Tangible Africa presentation 10'
        Speaker: Mr. Simelane Lindokuhle
      • 10:00 Yebo Tutor presentation 10'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Dr. James Jena
      • 10:10 Presentation: Setting up and signing up (Kodable and Yebo Tutor accounts) 10'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 10:20 Lunch break 1h0'
      • 11:20 Practical Session - Yebo Tutor Activities 30'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Dr. James Jena
      • 11:50 Tangible Africa hands-on activities 30'
        Speaker: Mr. Lindokuhle Simelane
      • 12:20 EV3 Mindstorm presentation 2h20'
        Speakers: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani, Mr. Lufuno Takalani
      • 14:40 Kahoot! And Kodable Activities 30'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 15:10 Handing out of goodie bags 15'
        Speaker: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani
      • 15:25 Closing and Remarks 5'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
  • Thursday, 19 September 2024
    • 09:00 - 15:30 Teachers interact with learners: Activity two_C - Malesa Primary School
      Convener: Dr. James Jena
      • 09:00 Welcome and introductory presentation 10'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 09:10 EV3 Mindstorm training 10'
        Speakers: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani, Mr. Lufuno Takalani
      • 09:20 Tea break 30'
      • 09:50 Tangible Africa presentation 10'
        Speaker: Mr. Lindokuhle Simelane
      • 10:00 Yebo Tutor presentation 10'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Dr. James Jena
      • 10:10 Presentation: Setting up and signing up (Kodable and Yebo Tutor accounts) 10'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 10:20 Lunch break 1h0'
      • 11:20 Practical Session - Yebo Tutor Activities 30'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Dr. James Jena
      • 11:50 Tangible Africa hands-on activities 30'
        Speaker: Mr. Lindokuhle Simelane
      • 12:20 EV3 Mindstorm presentation 2h20'
        Speakers: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani, Mr. Lufuno Takalani
      • 14:40 Kahoot! And Kodable Activities 30'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 15:10 Handing out of goodie bags 15'
        Speaker: Ms. Takalan Nethavhanani
      • 15:25 Closing and Remarks 5'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
  • Friday, 20 September 2024
    • 09:00 - 15:30 Teachers interact with learners: Activity two_D - Badimong Primary School & Toronto Primary School
      Convener: Dr. James Jena
      • 09:00 Welcome and introductory presentation 10'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 09:10 EV3 Mindstorm training 10'
        Speakers: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani, Mr. Lufuno Takalani
      • 09:20 Tea break 30'
      • 09:50 Tangible Africa presentation 10'
        Speaker: Mr. Lindokuhle Simelane
      • 10:00 Yebo Tutor presentation 10'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Dr. James Jena
      • 10:10 Presentation: Setting up and signing up (Kodable and Yebo Tutor accounts) 10'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 10:20 Lunch break 1h0'
      • 11:20 Practical Session - Yebo Tutor Activities 30'
        Speakers: Mr. Vuyani Chipunza, Dr. James Jena
      • 11:50 Tangible Africa hands-on activities 30'
        Speaker: Mr. Lindokuhle Simelane
      • 12:20 EV3 Mindstorm presentation 2h20'
        Speakers: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani, Mr. Lufuno Takalani
      • 14:40 Kahoot! And Kodable Activities 30'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi
      • 15:10 Handing out of goodie bags 15'
        Speaker: Ms. Takalani Nethavhanani
      • 15:25 Closing and Remarks 5'
        Speaker: Ms. Magdeline Mohlao Seabi