“center of innovation".
My idea is perfect until someone else read or see it Then its Getting better
North-West UniversityHoffman StreetPotchefstroomMechanical EngineeringG15 B
Pieter Tolmay (Manager)Tel: 018 299 1335Cell: [email protected]
Fablab north-west
VisionTo help South Africa create a
Engineering, Technology and Education system to provide skills development and a good background for the
industry and leadership of tomorrow Good foundation
MissionDevelop technology/education, programmes/models
by providing resources and opportunities forengineers in progress, educators, learners
to develop skills and experience, to their own capabilities.
How the FABLAB fit in the south African education system
WHAT IS TECHNOL
OGY?
Math's + ScienceScience + Math's
Subject knowledge
Professional knowledge
General knowledge
The use ofMath's & Science
=Technology
Technology
Math’s Science Life Science Biology History
Computer Science Languages Art
Engineering Graphic Design
FOCUS AREA: 2007 - 2008 learners
One learner in FabLab – 1 learner introduce to technology
2009 – 2010 EducatorsHelp them to present their classes better / MODELS
2011 and 2012Technology, Mathematics, Science
From grade R to grade 12
One teacher in FabLab 40 learners in one class
180 learners in one Grade Introduced to technology
GET(Grade 7 – 9) and FET (Grade 10 – 12) Phase teachers,Subject advisers, Curriculum planners, Area Managers and Provincial Directors
The “UJ” Solar Flare Project
Students
Energy projects
SUCCESS STORIES, THE USERS VOICE:
The FabLab is setting standards in competitions, projects, personal
development and helping people to design more what they want, impossible become
possible
ANY QUESTIONS ?
My idea is perfect until some one else read or see it then its getting better
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