24th – 25th March 2010 – Sandton Convention Centre - JHB
SYNOPSIS
ICT in Higher Education CONFERENCE-Transforming Learning through ICT…
There is no questioning the significance of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education in Africa. The real question amongst others are - how should it be done? How do we ensure equitable access for teachers and learners, whether in urban or rural settings? How do we effectively harness the benefits of digital and mobile technologies for education? What is the future of internet based learning in Africa? And virtual classrooms..? ICT assist us all in our daily lives and specifically in teaching and learning than ever before.
ICT has greatly improved traditional methods of curriculum delivery in schools, middle-level colleges and universities - looking to the future the array of opportunities for development, possibilities for growth and transformation are endless.
This conference will highlight the latest innovations in ICT and education, addressing a wide range of topics. The conference seeks to link a network of decision makers from government with universities, higher education institutions, industry, and other key players - with the aim of strengthening higher education through active collaboration.
This conference will provide a unique opportunity for educators in Africa to gain significant insight from leading experts who are continuously finding ways to unleash the power of ICT in higher Education in Africa. The conference will entail dynamic kick-off and wrap up presentations with interactive discussions that will inform, inspire and intrigue participants as change transforms our everyday ways of doing things!
Expected Outcomes:
This conference promises to provide:
• Unique opportunity to network with experts and other key role players in ICT for higher Education field
• Insight into new, innovative and integrated technology-assisted learning initiatives in Higher Education
• An edge to enable you unleash the future possibilities of mobile learning in higher education
• Better understanding of what good IT Infrastructure management guidelines such as ITIL provides for Higher Education
• Innovative ideas/approach to harnessing the benefits of virtual classroom to advance higher educational systems
• An assessment of quality Issues and effective practices when using ICTs in Higher Education
• Dynamic ways to expanding access and cultivating innovation
Participating at this prestigious ICT in Higher Education conference, aside for broadening your exposure to current literature & innovative research initiatives; you also get exposed to seasoned case studies from leading universities who have/are successfully developing and implementing innovative ways of transforming learning through ICT. You get to engage policy makers and other experts in the research community- the possibilities for the future of higher education in Africa are limitless…
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