About

The ISPA SuperTeacher Competition is an annual competition sponsored by the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA). It is managed by CoZa Cares Foundation, an NPO based in Midrand in Gauteng.

This prestigious competition has a proud history going back to 2001, when ISPA launched the competition, to support their Train the Teacher ICT Project.

What is the aim?
It gives educators an opportunity to showcase their skills in using Information Communication Technologies (ICT) to improve the educational environment within their school or community.

Who is eligible?

All educators currently teaching at schools throughout South Africa. 

Competition Categories:

Category 1: ISPA SuperTeacher

• Open to educators at Quintile 1 to 3 schools.
• Previous finalists and entrants may re-enter.
• Please note, however, that previous winners of the annual ISPA SuperTeacher Award may not re-enter under this category. (Please refer instead to Category 3)

Category 2: ISPA TechTeacher

• Open to educators at Quintile 4 & 5 schools.
• Previous finalists and entrants may re-enter.
• Please note, however, that previous winners of the annual ISPA TechTeacher Award may not re-enter under this category. (Please refer instead to Category 3)

Category 3: ISPA ChampTeacher

• Open only to previous winners of the ISPA SuperTeacher, TechTeacher and ChampTeacher categories.

Criteria

The winning educators are selected by a PANEL OF JUDGES appointed by CoZa Cares. Winners are selected on the basis of a PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE that best showcases their ICT in Education Project in at least one of the following areas:

• Curriculum integration and classroom management
  The project demonstrates the creative and efficient use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning in the 21st century.
  
• Effective school leadership and management
  The project demonstrates the innovative use of ICT skills to enhance overall productivity, educator or learner motivation, administration or extra-curricular activities in the school.
  
• The school in the community: The project demonstrates the appropriate and effective use of ICTs to strengthen the relationship between the school, its parent body or the community it serves.

PRIZES

Each of the ten finalists will receive an all-expenses paid, two day trip to iWeek and the ISPA SuperTeacher Awards Ceremony on 22 September 2016.

This year, the Winners of the 2016 ISPA SuperTeacher Competition will be announced at a glittering Gala Dinner Reception taking place at the Wanderers Club at Ilovo in Johannesburg.

The winner in each category will also receive a Mystery Prize, in this the 20th year of iWeek.