Welcome
We are a multi-disciplinary unit based in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Our current primary aim is to enhance the quality of education across the Faculty and in all teaching facilities used by the Faculty.
Students
Inspiring future generations to follow careers in the health sciences- as health practitioners, scientists and teachers.
Learning
Using practical, hands-on experiences to enhance teaching and learning
Study
Using world class technology to expand our understanding of diseases relevant to South Africa and Africa.
EDU @ Health Science does assessment developmental work. curriculum development. learning technologies support. research. professional development.
The Education Development Unit (EDU) opened in 2000 with the core objective of facilitating the Faculty of Health Sciences Transformation Agenda in all its educational programmes. Currently the support for eLearning is a significant component of our collaborative efforts with educators and students in the Faculty.
Teaching and Technology
EDUTech
Amathuba
Online Resources
Research
Online Short CoursesEDU News
Latest Health OER published with the help of EDU
With the help of the EDU, a new interactive online textbook for Ob/Gyn students has recently been published as an Open Educational Resource.
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Graduation of Dr. Lunelle Pienaar
Video of the graduation ceremony of Dr. Lunelle Pienaar. Congratulations are in order!
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Meet Amathuba, our new Learning Management System
Amathuba is an isiXhosa word that means opportunities, chances, openings and prospects. Our new platform is a significant step to shaping and enhancing the future of digitally enabled education at UCT and to enhancing the learning experience for our st
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The Double-Edged Sword of Tech in Education
This article from eLearning Industry discusses how as the role of technology in education is growing day by day, it's important to understand not only its advan
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