The Journey Continues
Edtech For Your Next Step
03 Aug, 2023 | The Cape
17 Aug, 2023 | Gauteng
24 Aug, 2023 | Durban
The Cape
Date: Thursday, 3 Aug 2023
Time: 08h30 to 15h40
Venue: Protea Hotel, Techno Park, Stellenbosch, 7600
Gauteng
Date: Thursday, 17 Aug 2023
Time: 08h30 to 15h40
Venue: The Indaba Hotel, Fourways – Get Directions
Durban
Date: Thursday, 24 Aug 2023
Time: 08h30 to 15h40
Venue: Coastlands Musgrave Hotel, Durban, 4001 – Get Directions
Why attend?
Join us at the Schoolscape IT conference and discover the next step in your school’s tech journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for advanced solutions, this event is designed to inspire and equip you with the latest in tech and edtech. You will also get to play in 2 live classrooms to be inspired by what is possible for your schools.
Added to this, 70 local and international tech and edtech players will show you how their tech can move your school forward. From coding and robotics to interactive hardware and loads more, the focus will be to show you solutions that work together in a school ecosystem.
Who this event is for
Due to limited space, the event is for school IT managers, edtech implementers, IT teachers, heads, deputies, HODs, school management teams, SGB members and bursars. We invite you to join us for free on the 3rd of August in the Cape, the 17th in Joburg, and the 24th in Durban. You will earn CPTD points for attending!
Take a look at last year’s event
Live Classroom Sessions
We are excited to announce that this year’s Schoolscape IT event will once again feature engaging classroom sessions. Each session will focus on a unique topic and a combination of technology working together. Led by tech experts, these sessions cater to your specific role:
- IT Managers: Focus on hardware solutions and how the tech works together
- Edtech Implementers: Discover edtech from a teacher’s perspective
- Management Teams: Gain a holistic view of school-wide integration
Learn from industry leaders, get hands-on with cutting-edge tools, and connect with peers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to level up your school’s tech game!
Classroom 1 is all about showcasing what is possible in your school when technology is used together
- Get hands-on with the latest iPads and explore how devices can engage learners
- Explore one of the worlds leading edtech tools designed to make learning fun
- The power of interactive boards that are built to make life easier for teachers and learners
- Understand how to get it all to work together as one system
Our second classroom session will once again allow you to play with tools that could be part of your school’s next step.
- A fresh look at devices and how they can inspire learning
- Try out an edtech platform built to pull all your subjects together
- Simple ways to make teaching come alive in classrooms by using AV
- Different tech and edtech coming together to lift the weight off teachers and IT managers
New Editions At This Year's Event
Video games have been a frustration for many parents and teachers for 50 years, but there has been an explosion of interest in incorporating esports into schools in the past 5 years. Why?
Esports Arena on the Expo Floor
Find out. Get hands-on in the Esports Arena with the Acer team & schools that have successfully launched esports programmes.
Esports Breakaway Session
- See tools available to run an effective & affordable school esports program
- Find out how to map games to specific attributes and abilities that develop learners
- Engage with Acer’s team of experts and educators who have successfully started their school’s esports program
- The 1h30min session will run at 16:00 at the Gauteng & Durban event. It will be a dedicated future event in the Cape
Used technology in a unique way, leading the charge in implementing innovative IT solutions within your school? Share your story with other schools and stand a chance to win an all-expenses trip to Bett in 2025.
The BETT Education Conference in London is one of the largest and most renowned events bringing together educators and industry leaders from around the globe to explore the latest trends and best practices in integrating technology into education. Attending will provide you with valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration to enhance your IT innovation efforts.
Join the plenary session of Schoolscape IT to find out how you could possibly win an all-expenses trip to BETT by becoming the ‘Schoolscape Innovator of the Year’.
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Included With Your Free Ticket
• Morning snack
• Canape lunch
• Afternoon treat
• Prize-giving; glass of wine
Venue Directions
Indaba Hotel, Fourways, 2191
(Directions)
The Cape
Protea Hotel, Techno Park, Stellenbosch, 7600
(Directions)
Durban
The Station, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001
(Directions)
Connect With Real School Gurus
For the first time, we will have a dedicated area on the expo floor where you will be able to meet with leading school edtech implementers and IT managers to hear first-hand how they have incorporated game-changing tech into schools. Swing by and say “hi” to our gurus. Ask them anything you want!
Kerry-Ann van der Merwe
HOD: Technology
at Steyn City School
Event: Joburg
Microsoft Certified Educator and Innovative Educator, passionate about 21st Century Learning Design, blended learning, and leveraging Microsoft Tools for classroom optimization.
Wihan Neethling
Head of Innovation
at Rustenburg Girls' High
Event: The Cape
Discover how Wihan's expertise not only empowered a seamless iPad rollout in the school but also ignited teachers' passion for embracing transformative tech!
Lerato Shuping
Digital Learning Coach
at St Stithians College
Event: The Cape
Learn from a school that successfully implemented coding & robotics. Lerato is also an Apple Professional Learning Specialist and Google Geek!
Matthew Hains
HOD: CAT & ICT Development
at Saheti
Event: Joburg
Award-winning Computer Applications Technology teacher, published author, and sought-after speaker, specializing in pedagogical integration of technology in education.
Cheyne Monks
Grade R- 7 Digital Skills Educator
at Atholl Heights Primary
Event: Durban
Teaching experience in both phases in the classroom and understands the pressures that teachers face. Her philosophy is highly focused on problem solving and finding alternative solutions.
Louise Nvison
IT Integrator
at Cannons Creek Independent
Event: The Cape
Louise will share with you how she has enriched learning through technology for students and teachers from Grade R to Matric.
Caslida Paine
Gr 2 Teacher | Robotics & Coding
at St Cyprian’s School
Event: The Cape
Caslida is passionate about integrating tech, coding & robotics into the Primary School curriculum. Her experience could give you insights into how to take your Primary school to the next level.
Dawie De Vries
IT Manager at Stellenbosch Laerskool
at Saheti
Event: The Cape
Dawie has hands on experience from implementing solar, inverter and battery solutions to keep the light and power on at Stellenbosch Laerskool.
Andrea Kruger
EdTech Implementor at Crawford International Pretoria
Event: Joburg
As an enthusiastic EdTech Implementer, she has story to share of using Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Assessments so that every student's potential is unlocked.
Zita Jurgens
IT Admin & Cyber Safety Officer at McAuley House
Event: The Cape
Hear from a school that had 2 ransomware attacks, a fake invoice costing hundreds of thousands, and their successful cyber security measures. Learn to protect your school from cyber threats!
Frankie Cilliers
ICT Educator & Innovator at Saxonwold Primary
Event: Joburg
Frankie can help you find new ways to utilise Google Workspace Tools, Project-Based Learning, as well as Apple iWork tools. Mail and Guardian Top 200 Young SA award winner in the Edtech Category
Embeth van der Wal
Coding and Robotics Teacher at Reddam House Helderfontein
Event: Joburg
Embeth has hand on experience of using drones, coding and robotics to teach critical 21st Century skills. She will share with you can do the same in your school
Life Ngoma
SP Computers & Grade Head at Umhlali Preparatory School
Event: Durban
Passionate about Learner Engagement & Project Based Learning. In 2 weeks, he onboarded 1000 learners & Staff onto Google Classroom. 1 baby step for one Educator = 1 giant leap for our learners' education. Connect, Learn, Inspire and Thrive.
Jeanette Viljoen
Head of Department for ICT at Roedean School
Event: Joburg
Passionate about curriculum & technology integration, pedagogy and making both teaching and learning transparent, visible, exciting and engaging. An Apple Professional Learning Specialist.
Lyneth Crighton
Computer Applications Technology Teacher at Breschia House School
Event: Joburg
Lyneth aims to transform education through seamless tech integration & equip students with coding & 21st-century skills. Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow, Google Certified Educator, Apple Teacher, & author.
Jane Ryan
DigiTech Grade R - 7 & IT Innovator at The Wykeham Collegiate
Event: Durban
Teaching DigiTech in both phases, Jane is passionate about learners being curators & not consumers of content. She is an Apple Distinguished Educator, who inspires & motivates fellow colleagues in the use of tech.
Agenda
07h30 | Doors Open & Coffee
Come anytime from 07:30, grab a free cappuccino and start exploring over 50 local and international edtech players that will show you how their tech can work together in your school. Last year our baristas served 1,300 cappuccinos served, help us beat this target.
09h00 | Opening Session Highlights
Zita Jurgens, McAuley House IT Administrator & Cyber Safety Officer, shares their success in preventing cyber attacks.
Glenn Du Toit, Acer Head of Learning, explores the educational value of gaming and the skills it can develop.
10h00 | Classroom Session 1 of 2
Step into our 21st-century classroom session with easy-to-implement tech. Explore affordable and effective hardware and software, customized for South African schools. Be a student again in our Schoolscape demo classrooms.
11h30 | Explore Innovative Solutions and Connect With Your Peers
Grab conversations with industry leaders to see how their tech could support your school.
12h30 | Lunch is Served
Refuel for an exciting afternoon!
13h30 | Classroom Session 2
Engage in our second classroom session to explore tools for your school's next step. Discover inspiring devices, an all-in-one edtech platform, and the power of tech integration to ease the burden on teachers and IT managers.
14h30 | Dessert, Coffee & Engage
Engage with leading tech and edtech providers while snacking on dessert and enjoying barista coffee.
15h30 | Prize Giving & Awards Ceremony
We will end the day with incredible prize giveaways and a drink on us! Devices, hamper packs, wine and more are available to be won.
16h00 | Esports in Education - Why? What? How? (Durban and Gauteng)
A breakaway session dedicated to answering the three most important questions when considering introducing esports into your school. This 1h30min session will run in Durban and Gauteng while for the Cape event, it will run as a follow on event in the third term.
- See the tools available to affordably run an effective esports program in your school
- Find out how to map games to specific attributes and abilities that develop learners
- Engage with Acer’s team of experts and educators who have successfully started their school’s esports program
Join Schools Like
To give you an idea, decision makers from the following schools have registered for previous events:
Don't Just Take Our Word for It...
Over the last 3 years, we have run numerous Schoolscape events and our feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Here are some of the reviews from our last event.
The event is only open for heads, deputies, IT managers, IT teachers, edtech implementers, bursars/business managers and school governing body members. Space is limited per each job role so grab your tickets as soon as possible.
Meet Our Expert Hosts
Meet the friendly faces of the people who will welcome you and be on standby to answer any questions you may have.
Lerato Shuping
Digital Learning Coach
at St Stithians College
Her contagious passion for teaching will inspire you to try it yourself.
Peter Morgan
CEO
at Schoolscape
Passionate edtech entrepreneur and former co-founder of d6 Technology.
Ashleig Viljoen
General Manager
at Schoolscape
Ensures all events maintain a high standard for both schools and suppliers.
Sponsors
When selecting our event sponsors/exhibitors, we always look for companies that have the best reputation in the education industry and those who can demo their products/services to you in a real-life scenario.
Event Sponsor
Cyber Security
Platinum Sponsors
Management Software
Edtech Hardware
Classroom Sponsors
Education Software
Edtech Hardware
Edtech Hardware
Edtech Hardware
Education Software
Learning Programmes
Edtech Hardware
Silver Sponsors
Software
Software
Apple Hardware
Edu Management
education Hardware
education Management
coding & robotics
education Hardware
Finance
Hardware
Exhibitors
Media Partners
Got Any Questions?
Yes. This is an in-person event only. If you were hoping for a virtual event, keep an eye on your inbox for when we announce our next virtual event.
We require a unique email address for each person in order for you to receive your individual ticket.
Joburg
Indaba Hotel, Fourways, 2191
(Directions)
The Cape
Protea Hotel, Techno Park, Stellenbosch, 7600
(Directions)
Durban
The Station, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001
(Directions)
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You do not need a physical ticket to attend the event.
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