(GEG) Google Educator Group meeting in Cape Town on Sat 26th August 9-11 am. All welcome...

Here is a messgae from Peter Schutte from Wynberg Girls High School. He is one of the GEG (Google Educator Group) Central leaders in Cape Town

Hey everyone it's time for another exciting GEG Event (Cape Town Central), happening on Sat 26th August from 9 -11 at Grove Primary School. Please feel free to share this invite!

This is an informal event where you can connect with teachers from other schools to share.

Should you have any friends at other schools that you would like to invite please do!

Topic: Using Social Media for Professional Development

Please RSVP on the following Google Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdG4KtSWPC0_BEBdnHWLpKrm4eq5W9sgN4hjuz40eIOAkde9Q/viewform




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