Browsing ODL12 Conference Papers by Type "Presentation"

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Academic development interventions in teaching and learning : do we know what our students need?

Phewa, Nombulelo (2012-09)

In July 2011, Unisa students who had registered for the second semester for the course ACN203 were requested to participate in a pilot study which was a diagnostic assessment of their academic literacy needs. 156 students ...
Academic writing in an ODL context : perceptions and experiences of first-year university students

Chokwe, J. M. Lephalala M. M. K. (2012-09)

The study reported on here sought to examine first-year students’ conceptions of writing and the extent to which these influence their academic writing; explore tutors’ expectations and understandings of student writing ...
Adding value to open and distance learning in geography with an inquiry-based approach

Pretorius, Rudi W. (2012-09)

This paper reviews and unpacks the characteristics of an inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach and its advantages within an open and distance learning (ODL) context. After a theoretical orientation of what IBL entails, ...
Adoption of technology : attitude of academic staff regarding online learning at Unisa, School of Environmental Sciences

Coetzee, Retha Potgieter, Arina (2012-09)

The rapid development, innovation and changes in information communication technology (ICT) have influenced teaching and learning praxis considerably. Research has shown that the adoption, diffusion and sustained use of ...
Analysing teaching presence in an open distance learning context

Mischke, Gertruida Elizabeth Le Roux, Jurie (2012-09)

Repositioning itself in the open distance learning sphere, Unisa is designing six signature courses. These courses are created especially for full online delivery, and based on heutagogical principles. As such, they may ...
Analysis of the factors which influenced video conferencing by health services management students at Unisa

Nkosi, Z. Z. Matlakala, M. Makua, T. (2012-09)

In the past, students registered at Unisa for Health Services Management (HSM) (previously known as Nursing Administration) annually received a group visit (discussion class) at Unisa’s regional offices. The purpose of the ...
An assessment of work-integrated learning for public relations in an open distance learning context

Swart, Christelle (2012-09)

Innovation and creativity on a wide front and at all levels and functions of the organisation are key to the survival of global business (Yeo & Sriramesh 2009; Goodman in Swart 2012). This is of particular relevance to the ...
Benefits and challenges of feedback in formative assessment of distance learners

Omorogiuwa, Kingsley Osamede (2012-09)

Over time, formative assessment seems to be preferred to summative assessment. The reasoning behind this new trend is that assessment should not be primarily a means of grading students’ learning, but a means of enhancing ...
The brave new world? : issues of governance and sustainable ODL provisioning in South Africa

Prinsloo, R. C. (2012-09)

The key focus of this paper is on concerted efforts by the Ministry of Higher Education and Training to usher in a new dispensation for ODL provisioning at a policy level, supported by more rigorous instruments for funding ...
Challenges and possibilities for implementing an ODFL intervention for increased education access to conventional secondary school in Lesotho in a context of high HIV prevalence rates

Nyabanyaba, Thabiso (2012-09)

This report reviews the results of an impact evaluation of a large-scale collaborative project on strengthening open and flexible learning for increased education access in high HIV-prevalence SADC countries (SOFIE). The ...
Challenges and prospects : ICT enhanced teaching and learning in the College of Human Sciences (Unisa)

Chetty, Denzil (2012-09)

Over the past few years, we have seen the advent of information and communication technologies (ICTs) transforming our conventional understanding of education, more specifically teaching and learning practices. While the ...
Challenges for successful planning of open and distance learning (ODL) in a technology enhanced environment : a template analysis

Minnaar, Ansie (2012-09)

The planning of open and distance learning (ODL) facilities in higher education is not clearly described in the literature. A number of ODL facilities were not successful because of lack of planning or failure to ensure ...
The challenges of teaching and learning the LLB programme through ODL

Ngandwe, Phazha Jiimy (2013-03-13)

“The Challenges of the Teaching and Learning of the LLB Programme through ODL”, as the title suggests, interrogates the pedagogical as well as the epistemological challenges facing the LLB programme in Open Distance Learning ...
Challenging the western logic of research pedagogy and supervision in tertiary open distance learning

Maritz, Jeanette (2012-09)

A stimulating call has been made for those involved in research education to make a critical change in how research is perceived. I add to this call that we question the implications of Western logic in research pedagogy ...
Cheating in summative assessment in an ODL education programme : a case study of an undergraduate qualification

Ramorola, Mmankoko Ziphorah (2013-03-19)

Academic cheating is a global concern in most Open Distance Learning (ODL) institutions as it cuts to the heart of the purpose of higher education and the pursuit of knowledge. Cheating on exams is a violation of university ...
Closing the distance in ODL : e-portfolio assessment

Le Roux, Petra (2012-09)

In outcomes-based education (OBE), outcomes, not content, must be assessed. Formative assessment takes place during the teaching and learning process, whereas summative assessment refers to assessment that is used for ...
A communication approach to strategic (ODL) positioning : pitfalls and prospects

Netshitomboni, Rabelani Lusani (2012-09)

Positioning of any organisation is one of the key ways to ensure competitive advantage and ultimately its survival. In the context of distance learning, this is increasingly critical, because of increased competition among ...
Coping with stress among post-graduate students at UNISA during research report writing

Silinda, Fortunate Tintswalo Joubert, Johan Pierre Retief (2013-02-15)

Recent and past research on goal attainment emphasises the value of underlying factors impacting on student success. These studies either investigate psychological sub-dimensions or combine these with other factors to the ...
A critical discourse analysis of e-learning policies in education and training in Zambia

Konayuma, Gabriel S. (2012-09)

This paper focuses on the analysis of e-learning policies as implemented in open and distance learning in Zambia by using tools of policy analysis. The paper also analyses text produced by respondents in a survey on the ...
A critical investigation into the current shortage of information technology postgraduates produced by Unisa

Kritzinger, E. Loock, M. (2012-09)

Postgraduate studies (master’s and doctoral studies) are vital for any higher education institution with regard to funding and reputation. It is therefore important to ensure that the headcount and throughput rates of ...

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