This conference focuses on integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) in higher education in South Africa. It will take place from March 30-31, 2011 at The Grace Hotel in Johannesburg. The conference will provide networking opportunities with key players in ICT and higher education and allow participants to engage with innovative practices and technologies. Attendees will learn practical tips to revolutionize their teaching experience and how they interact with students. There will be keynote speakers from South Africa and the UK, as well as presentations on ICT integration, digital learning strategies, cyberlaw, and using social media for teaching. A post-conference workshop on April 1 will focus on essential social media tools and practices for 21st century learning.

1. Africa
Higher-Ed ICT
Conference - 2011
towards innovation, sustainability & accessibility...
30 - 31 March
@ The Grace Hotel, Rosebank, Johannesburg, SA
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Why You should Attend? from Universities in South
This conference promises to provide:
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your teaching experience
Not to be missed... how you interact with your
Keynote Speakers: Sean Faughnan (Director –
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David White
University of Oxford- UK
Post-conference workshop - 1 April 2011:
Social media101 for teaching and learning by
Maggie Verster

2. Conference Speakers:
Keynote Address: The Progress of ICT Integration in Higher Education in South Africa
by Honorable Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize MP - Deputy Minister Higher Education & Training, SA
Dr. Engela Van Staden: Director - Higher Education AcademicPlanning,
Sean Faughnan: Deputy Director Director –
David White: Senior Manager - Development
Cheryl Brown: Lecturer - Centre for Educational Technology,
Walid Karam-Phd: Coordinator, Ma3bar.org,
Dr Aziza Ragai Ellozy: Professor of Practice & Director, Center for Learning and Teaching &
Associate Dean for Learning Technologies
Sizwe Snail: Principal Attorney, Snail Attorneys & Consultant with Michalsons Attorneys, JHB
South Africa.
Waldermar Blanché:
Mohammad Issack Santally:
Laura Butgereit: Meraka Institute - CSIR
Dr André du Plessis: Intermediate & Senior Phase Mathematics & ICT, Faculty of Education -
Beverley Wharton-Hood: Group Director - Strategic Development,
Maggie Verster: Educational Technologist, ICT4Champions.
Who will attend?
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3. Conference Overview
~ Ola Odejayi, Conference Producer
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4. Conference Agenda - Day 1
8.00 > Registration/Refreshment/ Tea & Coffee
8.45 - 9.00 > Welcome & Opening Speech (Conference Chairperson)
Keynote Address: Honorable Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize MP
- Deputy Minister
The Progress of ICT Integration in Higher Education in South Africa
> Dr. Engela Van Staden: Director - Higher Education Academic Planning
ICT in Higher Education - Towards Access, Innovation & Sustainability
10:15 - 10:30 > Network/Tea Break
Cheryl Brown: Lecturer - Centre for Educational Technology,
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5. David White: Senior Manager - Development
Digital Visitors and Digital Residents: Understanding what motivates students to engage online
Dr Aziza Ragai Ellozy: Professor of Practice & Director, Center for Learning
and Teaching & Associate Dean for Learning Technologies
12:45 - 14:00 > Lunch
Waldermar Blanché:
Sizwe Snail: Principal Attorney,
Various Aspects of Cyberlaw in Higher-Ed ICT
15:30 - 16:15 > Laura Butgereit: Meraka Institute - CSIR
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End of Conference day 1
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6. Conference Agenda - Day 2
8:00 > Morning Refreshment/Tea & Coffee
8:45 - 9:00 > Welcome & Opening Speech (Chairperson)
Dr André du Plessis: Intermediate & Senior Phase Mathematics & ICT, Faculty
of Education -
Internet Learning through learners as designers of Extended Cyberhunts: A South African
Developed Strategy
Maggie Verster: Educational Technologist, ICT4Champions.
Twitter- A higher order thinking tool to engage and move your students towards innovative
learning habits.
10:30- 11:00 > Network/Tea Break
Beverley Wharton-Hood: Group Director - Strategic Development,
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7. Walid Karam-Phd: Coordinator, Ma3bar.org,
12.30 - 13.30 > Lunch
Mohammad Issack Santally:
Sean Faughnan: Deputy Director
Director
David White: Senior Manager -
Keynote Presentation: Content or Contact? (University of Oxford Case Study)
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15.15 - 16:00 > General Discussion/Consultation
End of Conference day 2
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+27 11 455 5184
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8. Post-Conference Workshop:
1 April 2011
Social media 101: Essential tools and practices for 21st Century Learning in
Higher Institutions
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Meet the Workshop Leader: Maggie Verster
“Thank you so much for helping a ‘social media’ virgin get an overview of what is available... I
enjoyed your energy and passion”; “Brilliant, high energy, up to date knowledge and experi-
ence, very encouraging....thank you“; “Really good....very enthusiastic, timely and so were
never bored”; “This was an extremely valuable workshop where a lot was learnt”; “Energis-
presentations, useful”; “Most informative, learned a lot of new ideas and enjoyed your energy
and enthusiasm”; “Excellent presentations – clearly and passionately expressed”
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