Ecubed DBE

Ecubed DBE's TeacherConnect App inspires South African educators to foster entrepreneurial mindsets in the classroom. Using scalable, equitable, and low-tech tools like WhatsApp, TeacherConnect delivers vital resources directly to teachers’ hands, empowering them to create impactful learning experiences. Through our Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, Ecubed DBE has learned to think about scale differently—not just as growing user numbers but as creating meaningful, systemic impact. 📱 With over 1 million users benefiting from the TeacherConnect App, their focus is on scaling impact across the education ecosystem. Their future goal is to have 3 million entrepreneurial users. Why this matters to investors and funders: 📈 TeacherConnect is a proven, scalable solution that empowers teachers and fosters problem-solving, creative, and collaborative learners equipped with 21st-century skills. 🌍 Ecubed DBE is focused on scaling impact through an ecosystem-wide approach for systemic change. Watch their impact story: https://lnkd.in/dY9harck #EdTech #FutureOfEducation #EntrepreneurialEducation #YoungAfricaWorks #21stCenturySkills #TeacherConnect #TeacherProfessionalDevelopment

💡 Mastering Self-Calming Techniques! 💡 As exam season approaches, we know stress can take a toll on our Learners. 😬 Help them thrive with practical self-regulation techniques that promote calm during emotional challenges. 👩🏫 Learn how to guide your them toward emotional balance and success during high-pressure times: https://lnkd.in/ehAAG7ye

🚀 Dive into the world of project-based learning! 🌟 Discover how to make your lessons more engaging and impactful by bringing real-world projects into your teaching. Perfect for boosting creativity and critical thinking in your classroom! 💡📚 Ready to transform your teaching approach? Click here to sign up for our "Introduction to Project-Based Learning" training: https://lnkd.in/efhBkgSj

🍎📚 It's Exam Season: Teachers, Let's Rock This Together! 🚀💪 To our incredible educators, as exam season kicks off, we want to remind you of your superpower: guiding young minds toward success! 🌟💼 🌈 Take a deep breath, find your motivation, and remember: 💡 You are the key to unlocking their potential. 💡 Your dedication fuels their confidence. 💡 Your support inspires their dreams. But don't forget to recharge, too! Here are some self-care tips for a mini recharge before exams: 🌸 Take short breaks and stretch. 📚 Enjoy your favourite book or hobby. 🍏 Eat well and stay hydrated. 💤 Prioritise a good night's sleep. Teachers, you've got this! Let's make this exam season a breeze! 🍎🌟

🎉 Are you ready to jazz up your classroom with some awesome group work strategies? Check out this article from Edutopia for tips on making group work super effective and fun: https://bit.ly/4cmJP8F 💡 Explore new ways to encourage teamwork, communication, and problem-solving among your Learners. Discover the importance of planning, reflection, and respecting Learners' choices to understand what makes good teamwork 🤝🚀

🌍🚀 Did you know that socially engaging projects in the classroom can positively impact the real world? 💡 When Learners can work on projects that tackle real-world issues, they develop critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that translate into the real world. They also get a chance to make a difference in their communities! 🙌 Here are a few examples of socially engaging projects: 🌱 Creating a school community garden to promote sustainability and healthy eating habits 🌍 Organising a clean-up campaign at school to reduce waste and promote environmental sustainability 📖 Creating a digital library of local history and culture to preserve and share knowledge. You could save this on your classroom Google Drive. But social engagement doesn't have to be limited to these projects! You can incorporate social engagement into any subject by challenging Learners to think critically and creatively about how they can positively impact their communities. 🤔 To dive deeper into the principles that make such projects effective, explore S.P.E.C.I.A.L. with us: Social Interaction, Purposeful Learning, Enjoyment, Curiosity, Iteration, Active Engagement, and Learner Agency. Learn more about how each element contributes to creating impactful learning experiences here: https://bit.ly/45rqf94 So, let's get social and engage our Learners in meaningful projects that make a difference! 💪 Share your own socially engaging project ideas in the comments below! 👇

Bring your lessons to life this term with socially engaging projects! 🌟 Here is a reminder of some fun and practical tools, tips, and examples that you know! 1️⃣ Think outside the box: 🧠💡 Take a break from traditional lecture-style teaching and switch it up with interactive activities, games, and hands-on experiments. 🤹♀️🔬🎲 2️⃣ Choose a topic that excites Learners: 🤩📢 Get students engaged by picking a topic that interests them, such as current events, popular culture, or environmental issues. 🌍👥🌟 3️⃣ Use real-life scenarios: 🏢🌇 Create scenarios that students can relate to, such as designing a business plan or planning a community event, to make learning more relevant and meaningful. 4️⃣ Make it social: 👥💬 Encourage collaboration and communication by having Learners work in groups or pairs, and provide peer feedback and discussion opportunities. 🗣️🤝 5️⃣ Have fun: 😂🎉 Remember that learning doesn't have to be boring! Use humour, creativity, and fun activities to keep Learners engaged and excited about the project. 🎭🎨 Check out our Introduction to Project-Based Learning training for teachers for even more ideas and guidance: https://bit.ly/3UCk1ho 🚀 Here's to an exciting and interactive classroom!

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X