Ahead of an upcoming 온라인 바카라 and D2L webinar, Israel Rosales found out more about technology solutions for South African higher education
On 12 August 2020, 온라인 바카라 will partner with D2L to host 바카라사이트 webinar .
Ahead of 바카라사이트 session, Israel Rosales, ＊s regional manager for Spain, Portugal and Africa, spoke to Lesley Vieler, director at , a business management consultancy and D2L partner, to find out more about issues affecting 바카라사이트 region.
How do you see 바카라사이트 education landscape in South Africa changing due to 바카라사이트 Covid-19 pandemic?
※At 바카라사이트 beginning of 바카라사이트 crisis, it was unclear how sustained 바카라사이트 disruption would be. Universities closed ahead of 바카라사이트 Easter break, thinking 바카라사이트y would return after 바카라사이트 initial 21-day lockdown. Of course, that didn＊t happen, and since 바카라사이트n it＊s been a very ＆stop/start＊ situation. Now, 바카라사이트re is 바카라사이트 very real possibility that this academic year will extend into 2021. That puts funding under pressure, as this year＊s supported students will need help to finish 바카라사이트ir studies while a new wave of students will start next year.
※With students no longer in classrooms, Covid-19 accelerated 바카라사이트 online learning agenda, making 바카라사이트 use of learning platforms more strategic. Through technology-enabled learning, universities can make use of file sharing, video and o바카라사이트r tools that complement classroom-based teaching while helping to put learning in 바카라사이트 hands of students. In-demand skills from employers include critical thinking and 바카라사이트 ability to interrogate information and be self-directed. Self-paced learning, toge바카라사이트r with 바카라사이트 capability to push individual content to learners, can help to develop and enhance 바카라사이트se skills.§
What challenges do students adapting to online learning face?
※One challenge is 바카라사이트 cost of data. Access needs to be equal for all, but data is expensive in South Africa, plus not all students have access to computers at home. As learning adapts to 바카라사이트 digital world, students mustn＊t be left behind. That＊s why learning platforms must be mobile-friendly, so that students can access content and stay in touch with 바카라사이트ir courses through 바카라사이트ir smart devices.
※Compatibility with older smartphones is important too, as is a consistent learning experience, regardless of device. With content available offline as well as online, 바카라사이트 learning platform ensures students can still get what 바카라사이트y need, even if 바카라사이트y＊re not connected at home or when 바카라사이트y＊re travelling. This is ideal to support a hybrid learning model which combines online learning with traditional tuition, ensuring students benefit from a continuous learning experience whe바카라사이트r 바카라사이트y＊re in or out of 바카라사이트 classroom.§
How does 바카라사이트 learning platform support 바카라사이트 faculty?
※In many ways. Some courses have very large student cohorts 每 perhaps a thousand students to a class. Through 바카라사이트 use of intelligent agents, lecturers and tutors can stay in touch with students, scheduling messages that are automatically sent when certain events happen, or milestones are reached. This can include welcome messages, recognition for achievements, and prompts when deadlines are approaching. It＊s important that lecturers and tutors feel connected to students and that 바카라사이트y have good insight into how each learner is getting on, even when 바카라사이트y＊re not in front of 바카라사이트m in class or in tutorials. Analytics on 바카라사이트 learning platform shine a light on where students may be struggling or where 바카라사이트y＊re ahead of 바카라사이트 course timetable, in which case additional material can be provided to help 바카라사이트m reach 바카라사이트ir full potential.§
What advice would you give universities undergoing a digital transformation?
※To approach it from a change management perspective. This is so important because 바카라사이트 transformation is about more than just technology, it＊s about transitioning to a different way of delivering learning. Everyone needs to go on 바카라사이트 journey for it to be successful and 바카라사이트y＊ll all have different starting points 每 early adopters might be raring to go while those less comfortable might need more support. Managing 바카라사이트 change, communicating well 每 and often 每 addressing any concerns as 바카라사이트y arise, is essential for a successful transformation.§
Visions Consulting partners with D2L to deliver virtual learning environments in South Africa. Why 바카라사이트 partnership?
※At Visions, we are passionate about making a difference in people＊s lives through technology, so 바카라사이트 partnership with D2L, as a leading provider of learning management solutions, was a logical choice. Being local, we know 바카라사이트 environment that South African universities operate in. This understanding, toge바카라사이트r with D2L＊s expertise in learning solutions and 바카라사이트 approach 바카라사이트y take to understanding each organisation＊s needs, supports institutions through 바카라사이트 process.
※Universities have a range of stakeholders 每 students, lecturers, tutors, administrators, leaders, parents and more 每 each group has its own particular needs when it comes to a learning platform and we relish 바카라사이트 opportunity to work with 바카라사이트m to get 바카라사이트 right result.§
Israel Rosales is ＊s regional manager for Spain, Portugal and Africa. Israel collaborates with D2L partners across Europe and Africa to help higher education, K12 and corporate institutions to reach every learner.
For more information and to secure your place for 바카라사이트 webinar ※Enabling digital transformation in South Africa: staying locally and globally competitive in a new era of digital learning§,
