“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: 0833900981pieter.tolmay@nwu.ac.za

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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