ODL12 Conference Papers: Recent submissions

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Supervising masters students within the ODL context, in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Roets, Lizeth (2012-09)

The internationalisation of higher education is a global imperative that impact on students and supervision practises. Cultural and language diversity as well as the dynamic characteristics of the learners in an Open Distant ...
The role of learners' and parental socio-economic conditions in teaching and learning of science subjects at Mandlethu FET School

Mbajiorgu, Christian A. Maake, M. S. Kayoka, P. N. Masafu, Mary Moise (2012-09)

A survey was conducted at Mandlethu FET School in Mpumalanga, South Africa, with the aim of assessing the role of learners’ and parental socio-economic conditions in teaching and learning of science subjects at Mandlethu ...
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 ...
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 ...
The impact of ICTs on MDGs : context for diffusion and adoption of ICT innovations in East and Southern Africa

Kabanda, Gabriel (2012-09)

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Quality materials science education for sustainable development through distance learning : the case for Zimbabwe and Nigeria

Kabanda, Gabriel (2012-09)

Zimbabwe is rich in human capital and natural resources, and is poised to achieve sustainable growth and development mainly through human capital development. This paper explores the use of open and distance learning (ODL) ...
Digital mentoring : reimaging mentoring in an ODL context

Dreyer, J. M. (Johann M.), M. Ed. (2012-09)

The concept and practice of mentoring has survived for thousands of years from very ancient communities into the twenty-first century. Unisa needs to use mentors to support students not only because it is a good idea, but ...
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 ...
Undergraduate ODL students' graduateness in relation to their employability attributes and examination preparation styles

Coetzee, Melinde Potgieter, Ingrid Lorraine (2012-09)

The open distance learning teaching context poses unique challenges and opportunities for cultivating students’ graduateness. However, more research is needed on how students’ graduateness relates to their examination ...
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 ...
The rise and fall of educational radio in Zimbabwe : the forgotten medium and technology

Chikasha, Adolph Silas (2012-09)

Popularly referred to as “schools broadcasts” during the 1980s, educational radio in newly freed Zimbabwe was at the threshold of transformation into interactive radio instruction (IRI). This paper analyses the developments ...
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 ...
Developing lifelong learning and self-directedness in higher education : are we even close to succeeding?

Botha, J. (2012-09)

No abstract
Exploration of a technology-aligned framework to support 21st century teaching and learning

Amory, Alan (2012-09)

The work presented here develops a framework that integrates cultural-historical activity theory (C), authentic learning (A), and six potential roles of technology (T) in teaching and learning. Five individual case studies ...

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