Browsing Research Publications - CIECT by Issue Date
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The Facilitation and Support of a Blended e-Learning Course for Science Educators in a Rural Setting, South Africa
(Asian Online Journal Publishing Group, 2013)This paper presents the findings of both qualitative and quantitative case study research of the implementation of a blended eLearning course for Science educators in the Eastern Cape, Mthatha. The Centre for Innovative ... -
Turnitin Adoption and Application at a HEI: A Developmental Approach
(Scientific research, 2014)Issues of plagiarism are mutual debates across Higher Education Institutions (HEI). As a result, institutions have employed software detection tools as a measure to deter such unacceptable academic practices. This study ... -
Lessons learnt: support interventions during a blended course for teacher-educators from urban and rural settings
(Scientific research, 2014)This comparative case study research focused on the design and delivery of a blended Programme for professional working teacher-educators from both urban and rural settings. The overall purpose of the Programme was to ... -
Comparison of Support Interventions During a Blended Course for Educators from Urban and Rural Settings
(2015)This research focused on the design and delivery of a blended Professional Development (PD) Program for in-service teacher-educators from both urban and rural settings. The overall purpose of the PD Program was to enhance ... -
The impact of tutoring in the digital academic literacy programme on graduate attributes at the University of the Western Cape
(2015)This study reports on the impact of a Tutor Work-Study Programme, within the Digital Academic Literacy Programme (DAL) at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), South Africa. This study was prompted by the need to ... -
Community digital story project: George community needs
(Science Domain, 2015)This study details a Digital Story Community Project undertaken by the Centre for Innovative Education and Communication Technologies of the University of the Western Cape, which took place in George (South Africa) in ... -
The design, development & implementation of an In-house SRS to enhance the teaching & learning experience: Case-study of the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The Centre for Innovative Education & Communication Technologies at UWC has designed a Student Response System (SRS), which will enable students to respond electronically to questions posed by the lecturer during a class ... -
‘Digital Natives’ Require Basic Digital Literacy Skills
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)This paper discusses a Digital Academic Literacy (DAL) Programme at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). It highlights the programme's response to and alignment with emerging South African Higher Education (HE) national ... -
The third-space professional: A reflective case study on maintaining relationships within a complex higher education institution
(Routledger, 2017)This paper showcases the work of Third Space professionals in a complex Higher Education (HE) setting, and specifically its impact on the building of trust relationships and innovative approaches. It makes use of a case ... -
Designing a social work online self-coaching program: Integrated support and joint ownership
(2017)The paper explores Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in relation to the support structure for an online self-coaching pilot project, by the Centre for Innovative Education and Communication Technologies (CIECT) of the ... -
An exploration of the alignment of learning theories with eTools at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)
(2017)The impact of emerging technologies on authentic learning in higher education remains a core concern in the South African context. Learning Management Systems (LMSs) must include emerging technologies to support innovative ... -
eLearning Colloquia enhance a Community of Practice : Reflections
(2018)In this context specific reflection on an annual eLearning Colloquia hosted by the Centre for Innovative Education and Communication Technologies (CIECT) at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), in Cape Town, South ... -
ePedagogy as a threshold concept: A reflection on a programme for Science teaching assistants
(Routledge, 2020)A Science Teaching Assistant (TA) Programme, at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), focused on preparing promising lecturers. A key component of this programme was the contribution by the Centre for Innovative Education ... -
Classification learning of latent bruise damage to apples using shortwave infrared hyperspectral imaging
(MDPI, 2021)Bruise damage is a very commonly occurring defect in apple fruit which facilitates disease occurrence and spread, leads to fruit deterioration and can greatly contribute to postharvest loss. The detection of bruises at ... -
Digital technologies and youth mobility in rural Zimbabwe
(Wiley, 2021)The adoption and use of digital technologies (DTs) in rural communities have an impact on several aspects of the society. Using empirical evidence from selected villages of Beitbridge district in Zimbabwe, this study ... -
Contribution of blended learning technologies and teaching practices to student success
(2021)Student success and the perceptions of success are growing areas of research. At the University of the Western Cape the impact that using a learning management system in blended learning approaches had on student success ... -
Funding as a crisis for mature women students: Agency, barriers and widening participation
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Drawing on a research investigation into the learning pathways of mature women, this chapter highlights funding as a crisis. Mature women students face barriers to access, participation and success in higher education. ... -
The Perception of Digital Academic Literacy Tutors during the COVID-19 Pandemic at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The abrupt transition in teaching and learning styles and the challenges faced by online tutors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are increasing areas of research. At the University of the Western Cape (UWC) preparing ... -
The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the community education and training college system in KwaZulu-Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)This chapter gives an account of how adult learners and educators in the Community Education and Training College system in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN CETC) have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated lockdown, ... -
Designing online learning environments in higher education: Building capacity of lecturers to design and facilitate blended e-pedagogy for mature students
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Amidst the spread of COVID-19, higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa were compelled to offer academic programmes through online learning by utilising digital information and communication technologies (ICT) ...
