Being an ExplorerSeizing opportunities as they arise

Ina Smith

Disclaimer

Your road, your life, where you come from, your career is unique and special.

This presentation not based on scientific researched facts, but based on personal experiences.

About Explorers

According to "A Profile of Greatness" in The World's 100 Greatest People the ten characteristics:

• Focus• Preparedness• Conviction• Perseverance• Creativity• Curiosity• Resilience• Risk taking• Independence• A sense of higher purpose

Academic Years

• Laerskool Fairland, Johannesburg

• Hoërskool Linden, Johannesburg

• University of Pretoria• BBibl

• BBibl (Hons)

• Higher Education Diploma (HED)

• University of Pretoria (2006)• MEd (Computer Integrated Education)

“We’re all novices with technology because of the nature of technology. So if we’re all, broadly put, novices then use it thoughtfully and creatively. Don’t follow, lead by creating your own path. Resist the temptation to “be trained” and use it playfully on your own, if for no other reason than that’s exactly what your students are doing, and is–fiercely and urgently–the world that’s evolving around them.“

http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/everyone-novice-technology/

Working Years

• Hoërskool Carolina (1991)

• Onderwyskollege Pretoria (1992-2000)

• University of Pretoria (2001-2009)

• Stellenbosch University (2009-2014)

• Academy of Science of South Africa (2014- )

Onderwyskollege Pretoria

University of Pretoria

• Amalgamation between College & UP

• Re-apply for jobs

• Interview: “You will be trained to get on the same level as other UP staff.”

• Prof Boon re move to UP main campus: “Are you planning to do ALL these things?”

• Mr Robert Moropa: “We’ve all gone on December holidays, and when we got back, we had an Intranet!”

Stellenbosch University

Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)

Fear

The Deep End

Trust

• Yourself – that you are able to do things & good enough

• Others to trust you – take years, have their best interest at heart

Find your strength

• Making your problems your power

• Making your weaknesses your strengths