The E-Learning unit, within the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Programme Development (CTLPD), provides strategic leadership and operational support for the university-wide integration of blended and e-learning.

The unit is responsible for:

• Managing and supporting the Learning Management System (Moodle)
• Enhancing online and blended learning experiences
• Providing training and capacity development for academic staff on best practices
• Offering instructional design support for course development
• Ensure effective use of educational technologies in teaching and learning

Moodle is the official Learning Management System (LMS) that facilitates online and blended learning. The platform provides a space for course content, online assessments, discussions, and interactive learning activities. The E-Learning unit ensures that the LMS is accessible, operational, user-friendly, and continuously upgraded to meet teaching and learning needs.

LMS and Integrated E-Tools Support Services

The E-Learning unit provides the following e-tools and LMS-related services:

• Technical support for staff and students
• Course design and instructional support
• Workshop training sessions on Moodle and e-tools functionalities
• Assistance with online proctored and non-proctored assessments, and marking tools

To capacitate lecturers with the skills needed for e-pedagogy and technology-enhanced learning, the E-Learning unit offers:

• Regular capacity development training workshops on Moodle and integrated e-tools
• One-on-one consultations for instructional design and online teaching strategies
• A professional development programme on e-pedagogy and online course design

The E-Learning unit actively explores and implements emerging technologies to enhance the student learning experience.

Key focus areas include:

• The awareness and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning
• The use of multimedia studios for interactive digital content creation
• The adoption of innovative proctoring assessment methods in online environments

To foster a culture of digital learning, the E-Learning unit organises:

• E-Learning Day & E-Learning Week (each semester)
• Monthly Webinar Series, aimed at enhancing digital teaching and learning
• Moodle Café Sessions, regular support sessions for students and academics
• Guest speaker sessions on technology integrated teaching and learning trends
• Benchmarking visits to leading institutions to enhance instructional design practices

Contact Us

For any queries and E-learning support requests, email [email protected].

Contact the E-Learning unit for collaboration opportunities.

Mr Godfrey Rudolph

Programme Manager: E-Learning and Curriculum Design

Central Campus, Office: 206, 2nd Floor

Tel: +27 53 491 0128

Email: [email protected]