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Tim is an entrepreneur, software developer, and speaker who’s based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Tim created staffroom - the unified school management system, and is the Lead Developer at Umoya Software.
A UCT graduate, Tim specialised in Computer Science and Psychology, and has a particular interest in building systems which are intuitive and easy to use. He is passionate about the intersection of technology and education and has spoken about this at various conferences and schools across the country.
He is the founder of EdTechConf - a grassroots conference to bring passionate ICT educators together.
Tag Archives: Education
EdTechConf Extended at Elkanah
It’s just two weeks to go until EdTechConf Extended at Elkanah House. Earlier this year we held the inaugural EdTechConf at the International School of Cape Town. 120 teachers, principals and ICT managers gathered together to learn and share best … Continue reading
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Tagged conference, edtech, EdTech, edtechconf, Education, learning, teaching
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Teachers mull technology in education
Michelle Jones, Cape Times, reports: The conference, held at the International School of Cape Town in Wynberg, was attended by 110 delegates from more than 50 city schools. Tim Keller, an organiser, said by referring to cellphones as “mobile learning devices” … Continue reading
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Tagged cape times, EdTech, Education, In the media, michelle jones, phones, Technology, technology
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Interview with John Maytham on Cape Talk 567
Here is my interview on the John Maytham Show, on Cape Talk 567, about the use of “Cell Phones in the classroom”. The studio picked up the story after seeing our article about EdTechConf in the Cape Times. MP3: Tim Keller … Continue reading
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Tagged 567, cape talk, Education, john maytham, radio, Speaking, Technology
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The EdTech Conference 2011
So, we’re doing a conference. Its called EdTechConf and I’m really excited about it. It’s happening from 13-14 May in Cape Town, and 20-21 May in Worcester. Join us for two days of input and discussion around questions such as: … Continue reading
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Tagged conference, edtech, Education, event, Geek, Professional, Speaking, Technology
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Learn, Unlearn, Relearn
The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. – Alvin Toffler Art Preston’s post concerning “The Grading Conundrum” once again raises the debate of how … Continue reading
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Tagged assessment, Education, Gaming, Geek, mathematics, Rant, staffroom, warcraft, wow
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School kids – want to learn computer programming?
Calling budding programmers, developers and geeks! Are you interested in learning computer programming? Want to find out what it is all about, without devoting too much time? Do you have a child or learner that might be interested? The University … Continue reading
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Tagged computers, Education, Geek, Programming, python, Technology, uct
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Staffroom: Effective School Admin
Hopefully this doesn’t across as an ad – its not. I want to discuss why we bothered building an application to help make teacher’s lives easier. Here goes. The majority of my life has been spent around teachers. My father … Continue reading
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