The recognition of prior learning (RPL) is an assessment process through which experience gained outside academic contexts is recognised. The purpose of the research was to determine the influence the learner profile has ...

The purpose of this paper seeks to share information on the journey that the Unisa Library is undertaking in transformation and innovation of their services to stay relevant in the knowledge economy arena. The move will ...

Students and lecturers in open distance learning contexts have to deal with difficult and complex challenges. Many students are for example isolated during the learning phase. An Africanised social networking approach is proposed.

In the distance teaching institutions where e-learning initiatives are underway and where the planners and administrators grapple with effective adaptation and implementation of technology-enabled education, students’ views ...

The planning of open and distance learning (ODL) facilities in higher education is not clearly described in the literature. A number of ODL facilities were not successful because of lack of planning or failure to ensure ...

To sustain and develop teaching skills relevant to a contextualised ODL environment, a college at the University of South Africa (Unisa) embarked on a formal mentoring programme. The focus of the programme was to mentor ...

Distance education has come a long way since the days in which the only medium used was print. It now includes the use of radio, television, computers and mobile technology. Despite the challenges Africa faces regarding ...

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