EDUTech focuses on supporting staff members in the use of educational technologies and highlighting the advantages thereof teaching and learning. This is primarily through a series of hands-on workshops, one-on-one training, seminars, and symposiums presenting use cases.
Training sessions by FHS EduTech – link to edu-helpdesk@uct.ac.za
Training sessions by FHS EduTech
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Subject: Trial Access: AMBOSS Clinical Support & Educator Tools
To support our commitment to excellence in clinical teaching and evidence-based practice, the University is pleased to provide faculty-wide trial access to AMBOSS, a premier digital medical knowledge platform, effective through June 30, 2026.
While students will utilize the platform for clinical reasoning and exam preparation, we are providing access to our academic staff to assist with curriculum development, bedside teaching, and clinical reference.
Key Resources for Faculty:
- Evidence-Based Library: Access a comprehensive, peer-reviewed database of clinical knowledge, including up-to-date guidelines, diagnostic pathways, and management protocols.
- High-Resolution Multimedia: Utilize a vast library of professional illustrations, imaging (with toggleable digital overlays), and histopathology slides for use in your lectures or small-group tutorials.
- Clinical Decision Support: Use the platform as a quick-reference tool during rounds to demonstrate the latest evidence-based approaches to students.
Enhanced Functionality: Educator Tools
- Create and share custom question sets for your students.
- Monitor student engagement and identify collective knowledge gaps within a cohort.
- Align AMBOSS content with your specific module learning objectives.
How to Activate Your Access:
https://www.amboss.com/int/int-campus-access/uni-capetown
Mobile Access: Once registered, you can download the AMBOSS Knowledge and Qbank apps for offline use in clinical settings.
How to Access the Educator Tools:
To be able to use the Educator Tools feature, your account needs to be upgraded from Learner to Educator status. For this, kindly contact institutions@amboss.com.
You can find the guide on how to use the Educator Tools under Teaching > Guides & Resources.
Trial Period: March 1 – June 30, 2026
Technical Support: institutions@amboss.com
We hope this resource proves to be a valuable asset to your teaching and clinical practice.
Best regards,
DHSE
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FHS Edutech staff training
This is a reminder of upcoming Edutech training sessions in March and additional training sessions in April. Be sure to register and Join if you have not done so yet:
AI Tools available through Google / Microsoft
5 March 2026, 13h00 - 14h00
Both Google and Microsoft have deeply integrated Generative AI into their respective productivity suites and cloud platforms. Join this session to explore new ways to create, connect, and see how AI tools could help you design, chat, learn, and stay in sync.
Super secret PowerPoint tricks no one teaches you
13 March 2026, 10h00 - 12h00
Want to learn the PowerPoint secrets the pros don't tell you about? In this session you'll learn how to master PowerPoint's shape and animation tools to impress your students and colleagues.
Engagement tools (Padlet and Wooclap)
20 March 2026, 12h00 - 13h00
Transform your educational practice into an inclusive, engaging experience that truly connects
Administrator's Day
10 April 2026, 08h00 - 13h00
Join us for Administrator’s Day 2026, a morning of practical, bite‑sized training sessions designed to empower UCT administrative staff with essential digital skills. From Amathuba essentials and Word power tools to digital decluttering, AI in Microsoft 365, and smarter file‑sharing practices, this event offers immediately useful knowledge for every level of experience. Grab a coffee, learn something new, and leave feeling more confident, organised, and digitally empowered.
Digital Declutter: Managing Notifications, Email Overload & Digital Fatigue
22 April 2026, 10h00 - 11h00
Covering: Taming Teams notifications; Cleaning Outlook Inbox; Tools for focus: Do Not Disturb, Focus Sessions, Viva Insights
Book 1-on-1 time with an expert!
For help with MS Excel:
Connect with Eben Johannes to master spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis.
[Schedule your time with Eben]
For guidance on Learning Design:
Meet with Farzanah Samuels to brainstorm and structure compelling course content.
[Schedule your time with Farzanah]
For support with Amathuba:
Book with Sinethemba Mandyoli to get the most out of our learning platform.
[Schedule your time with Sinethemba]
For questions regarding AI:
Set up time with Fayyaad Hendricks to demystify AI concepts and learn the art of effective prompting.
[Schedule your time with Fayyaad]