JOURNAL
The objectives of this Journal are to:
- Contribute to critical dialogues in academic EdTech – the study, innovation and development of pedagogical practices in 21st-century education
- Engage academic and non-academic stakeholder communities in dialogues relating to academic EdTech across a range of modalities, including traditional research and scholarship, academic essays, articles, opinion pieces and documentary films, as well as the curation of national and international dialogues, blogs and social media posts related to academic EdTech and pedagogic identities
- Expand participation in, and consumption of, dialogues in academic EdTech studies
- Contribute to innovation and transformation in curriculum design, the provision of teaching and learning, and related academic EdTech practices
- Test the viability of interdisciplinary and digital knowledge production as well as content reproduction practices that intentionally operate across traditional disciplinary boundaries and through a range of digital modes and modalities
The vision is therefore to engender broader public and academic dialogues in pedagogical innovation by providing an accessible digital platform, in order to innovate, reimagine and transform teaching and learning through a range of research practices, active recontextualisations of existing work in the field, curated content and shared resources.
Editorial Board Members:
Mr Janse Maritz (MCom, PHeD) – Board Chairman
Dr Andrew Hibling (BCom, MBChB, MPhil)
Mrs Catherine Robb (BSocSci, PGCE)
Ms Feziwe Langbooi (BCom, ACIFRSQ)
Mrs Jana Eicher (PGCE, MA)
Ms Katherine Fourie (BPsych)
Mrs Marilette Pretorius (PGCE, MA)
Mr Mike Thoms (MPhil)
Ms Nadia Ellis (BA(Hons))
Local relevance: A key factor in learner engagement and motivation
In recent years, the topic of ‘local relevance’ has gained increasing attention in the field of education (Albrecht and Karabenick, 2017). But what exactly is ‘local relevance’ in education, and what value does it contribute to the learning experience? Local...
Engagement, inquiry and community: What are Gen Zs looking for in learning?
“Speak to the youth and you will see your future.” Is this a quote? If not, it should be. One of the benefits of a year-end break is that, as a parent, you get to really engage with your children and their friends. If you ask the right questions and listen carefully,...
‘We’re engaged!’ means so much more when coming from a Gen Z
When it comes to Gen Zs, one thing is for sure: they live in a time and in a world where engagement is everything. So, how can educators achieve a high-engagement learning experience – and ultimately, learning culture – that meets the needs of Gen Z students? This is...
Navigating the 21st-century education landscape: Promoting self-directed learning through EDGE Digital CourseBooks
The 21st century has altered the way in which information is obtained and used – there is now an entire interconnected database of information available online. However, this knowledge base is underutilised, as traditional teaching methods often neglect to encourage...
Remote working? Try remote learning. This is education in the 21st century.
Self-directed learning (SDL) has never been more important than it is today – where the onus rests firmly on the shoulders of the learner to drive their own educational progression, ultimately coming down to whether or not they want to Learn More_
eLearning for the visually impaired student: Barriers to online learning
Visual impairment (VI) is the most common form of disability in South Africa (Naidoo et al., 2015). This impairment is defined as an eye condition characterised by reduced visual capacity, which cannot be improved with glasses, contact lenses, surgery or medical...
Structuring an argument – Infographic
Good academic writing relies on a solid argument structure. In this infographic, our Academic Manager, Nadia Ellis, provides an overview of what an argument is, and outlines different approaches to structuring an argument successfully. (Click infographic to enlarge)...
Using pedagogical agents to increase engagement in eLearning
Many eLearning practitioners would agree that a successful digital learning experience relies on student engagement. However, facilitating engagement online can be challenging – particularly when it comes to sustaining students’ attention over time, in the absence of...
Digital citizenship education: Equipping effective ‘digizens’ in the online classroom
Perhaps more than any year in history, 2020 has showcased the power of digitisation. In recent months, countless individuals and organisations have turned to digital technologies for efficient problem-solving. One of the most obviously (and deeply) affected areas has...