Digital Competence Capacity Building

"Digital Competence Capacity Building" refers to the process of equipping individuals or organizations with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to effectively navigate and leverage digital technologies. In an increasingly digital world, this concept has become paramount for staying competitive, fostering innovation, and ensuring inclusive participation in the digital economy. From mastering basic digital literacy to harnessing advanced digital tools for complex tasks, capacity building initiatives aim to empower individuals and communities to thrive in the digital age. This introductory text sets the stage for exploring the various facets and importance of Digital Competence Capacity Building.

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Student-centred, technology enhanced, learning experiences

Self-help resources, toolkits and support can be accessed from the Learning Experience Design (LXD) team’s site for lecturers to enhance online learning experiences.

DIGI-FACE

The Digital Initiative for African Centres of Excellence (DIGI-FACE) prides itself on being both human-centred and technology-driven in its aim to promote and implement digital adoption in higher education.

Online Learning preparation module for students

The Online Learning Preparation Module for Students is a comprehensive program designed to equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed for successful online education.

DigiReady Moodle Site

The DigiReady Moodle site allows students, registered or not, to access learning material that will assist them in being comfortable in the digital/virtual space so that they can fully engage in a digital classroom.

MATLAB

Using MATLAB enables you to anaylse data, develop algorithms and create models and applications.

Coding for the digital age

The digital age, also known as the information age, is characterized by the widespread adoption and integration of digital technology into everyday life.

Open Education Tutorials from OER Africa

OER Africa has developed Open Education Tutorials for academics to empower them to embrace open education. Topics range from effective use of existing Open Educational Resources (OER), licensing new materials with an open licence, publishing using open access, communicating research findings to a wider audience, and facilitating online learning.

Open@MandelaUni

The aim of Open@MandelaUni is to increase student driven engagements and experiences with Open Education and Resources.

Enabling digital LT for medical students

HiveLaw for modern legal practice

The HiveLaw, launched on 23 July at Nelson Mandela University’s South Campus, is an innovative virtual legal office that will equip the institution’s Law Clinic staff and students with the technological tools they need for modern legal practice.

Cybersafety for Grade R children

An engaging program designed to teach young Grade R children the basics of online safety and security.

The Tangible Africa Programme

Nelson Mandela University is at the forefront of inclusive education and coding through its pioneering initiative, the Tangible Africa programme, which began as a mobile app developed by Byron Batteson for his honours project in Computer Science at Nelson Mandela University.

Coding capacity building

Introducing learners from under-resourced areas to coding concepts without using a computer and stimulating STEM careers.

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