Presenter: Tembisa Ngqondi Department of Applied Informatics

1. Maximizing the Use of E-Learning to Improve End User Computing Skills through Collaborative Teaching Presenter: Tembisa Ngqondi Department of Applied Informatics

2. Structure of Presentation Topics • Introduction • Definition of Terms • End User Computing: A Case for Collaborative Teaching using E-Learning • Proposed structure • Findings • Recommendations • Conclusion Walter Sisulu Research Conference: Advancing Knowledge for Empowerment Through Innovations in Research

3. 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 Walter Sisulu Research Conference: Advancing Knowledge for Empowerment Through Innovations in Research

4. 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) Walter Sisulu Research Conference: Advancing Knowledge for Empowerment Through Innovations in Research

5. Definition of Terms Continued…. • Incooperative 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 Walter Sisulu Research Conference: Advancing Knowledge for Empowerment Through Innovations in Research

6. Definition of TermsContinued…. • 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 Walter Sisulu Research Conference: Advancing Knowledge for Empowerment Through Innovations in Research

7. 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 Walter Sisulu Research Conference: Advancing Knowledge for Empowerment Through Innovations in Research

8. Proposed Structure • Identify Sample group • Prepare a collaborative lecturing plan : • Use E-Learning for interaction and monitoring Walter Sisulu Research Conference: Advancing Knowledge for Empowerment Through Innovations in Research

9. Recommendations • Establish departmental collaborations. • Create working platform for lectures • Instill commitment to the lecturers and students • Provide reasonable access of E-Learning tool Walter Sisulu Research Conference: Advancing Knowledge for Empowerment Through Innovations in Research

10. Conclusion • Collaborative Teaching will: • Improve research collaboration • produce balanced and informed graduates • Improve teaching and learning environment for students • Utilize resources effectively Walter Sisulu Research Conference: Advancing Knowledge for Empowerment Through Innovations in Research

11. Thank You Walter Sisulu Research Conference: Advancing Knowledge for Empowerment Through Innovations in Research