The quest for e-competent academic staff : the University of Pretoria as a case study

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Fresen, Jill Winifred
Steyn, Dolf (A.B.)
Marx, Alta S.

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Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), NUI Galway, Ireland

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Quality education and education innovation are key drivers reflected in the strategic plan of the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Following this thrust, the Department of Telematic Learning and Education Innovation (TLEI) takes the lead, facilitates and actively participates in actions aimed at education innovation, with a focus on establishing active and flexible learning environments in order to address the educational needs of lecturers and students (TLEI, 2004). The term ‘telematic’ is interpreted as flexible learning, enhanced by technology. This chapter uses a case study to highlight the academic staff training interventions at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.

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Academic staff training, e-Learning, e-Support, Online learning strategies

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Fresen, JW, Steyn, AB & Marx, AS, 2006, 'The quest for eCompetent academic staff: The University of Pretoria as a case study'. In: I Mac Labhrainn, C McDonald Legg, D Schneckenberg & J Wildt, 'The challenge of eCompetence in academic staff development', pp.91-96, Galway, Ireland: CELT, NUI Galway. [http://www.ecompetence.info/index.php?id=93]