Maximizing the Use of E-Learning to Improve

End User Computing Skills through

Collaborative Teaching

Presenter: Tembisa Ngqondi

Department of Applied Informatics

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Structure of Presentation Topics

• Introduction

• Definition of Terms

• End User Computing: A Case for Collaborative Teaching using E-Learning

• Proposed structure

• Findings

• Recommendations

• Conclusion

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Introduction

• Background – Main purpose of this study was to investigate

the possible way of improving End User Computing skills

– It is also aimed at investigating how we can maximize the use E-Learning at WSU

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Definition of Terms

• E-Learning is a learning environment supported at the continuously evolving, collaborative processes focused on increasing individual and organizational performance (Robert K Logan).

• Cooperative Learning a teaching strategy in which small teams, each with students of different levels of ability, use a variety of learning activities to improve their understanding of a subject (David & Roger Johnson)

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Definition of Terms Continued….

– In cooperative learning, students work face-to-face

• Collaborative Learning is a method of teaching and learning in which students team together to create a meaningful project. – In collaborative learning students work

in different locations sharing their ideas over the Internet

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Definition of Terms Continued….

• End User Computing is also referred to as Computer Literacy

• End User Computing is defined as the knowledge and ability to use computer programs and other applications that are associated to computers

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End User Computing: A Case for Collaborative Teaching using E-Learning

• Why collaborative Teaching?– Emphasize importance of subjects integration – Introduce new and different method of

teaching & learning environment for students– Maximize the use of E-Learning tool– Improve competency of EUC Skills

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Proposed Structure

• Identify Sample group

• Prepare a collaborative lecturing plan :

• Use E-Learning for interaction and monitoring

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Recommendations

• Establish departmental collaborations.

• Create working platform for lectures

• Instill commitment to the lecturers and students

• Provide reasonable access of E-Learning tool

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Conclusion

• Collaborative Teaching will:– Improve research collaboration – produce balanced and informed graduates– Improve teaching and learning environment

for students– Utilize resources effectively

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Thank You

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