The Educational Technologies Division in the EDU( EDUTech) supports the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the faculty. This includes making sure students' Digital Literacies knowledge is at a level where, notwithstanding their background, they are able to carry out the IT-related tasks set out by their curricula.
Supporting educators so that they are able to concentrate on their teaching without getting bogged down by "how-tos".
Looking at policies and available documents to ensure what is offered by the EDU is in line with UCT policies and the sustainability of support.
Delivering support aligned with UCT policies, drawing up necessary policies to enable the best model of support to be made available to the faculty.
Investigating new technologies and their possible use in the faculty.
UCT Digital and Online Education Policy
This guides blended learning at UCT. This sets the foundation for teaching and learning that intentionally blends in-person and online engagement to enhance student learning, foster academic belonging, and enable diverse learning pathways.
UCT AI in Education Framework
This framework is intended to serve as a centralised reference for responding to AI in teaching and learning and outlines several key purposes:
To provide practical guidelines on the responsible and effective use of AI in education at UCT;
To promote AI literacies and ethical use among students and staff;
To ensure the integrity of assessment in an AI-mediated environment;
To promote reviewing curricula that accommodate AI technologies appropriate to the discipline; and
To consider the potential of AI technologies to support innovation in teaching and learning.