25: Digital Citizenship with Felix Malombe

In this episode I had the opportunity to speak with Felix Malombe!Felix is the Executive Director and CEO of STEAMLabs Africa, a Technology Integration Specialist and STEAM Enthusiast with an extensive experience in mainstreaming STEAM teaching in schools and communities. He is a Google Certified Educator and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert with experience in creating and implementing effective digital strategies to aid teaching and learning in the 21st Century. Felix is a diligent and dedicated teacher with many years of teaching STEAM, Computer Science and Mathematics at all school levels.In this episode, we cover:How Felix transitioned from studying computer engineering to being an educatorEncouraging digital citizenshipThe app that Felix’s students created to help those struggling with language barriersWhy humanity and character matter in developing technology ethicallyHow one teacher changed Felix’s perspective about school SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/rebel-educator/25
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