Covid-19 skews what it means to be a student
The covid-19 pandemic has completely flipped the once-vibrant student culture of universities on its head, impacting students’ social lives and identities in various ways. (more…)
If it’s not data it’s network: the costs of being an online student
The cost of data in South Africa and the quality of network coverage in remote areas proves why online learning is not for all students. (more…)
INFOGRAPHIC: Make the most of semester 2
Finish the 2021 academic year off strong.
First-years face challenges with Wits online learning
2021 marks a first in Wits history, as first-years start the academic year without physically being on campus.
Online classes for all 2021 first-year Witsies
Some prospective first-year students fear that this might compromise their chances of succeeding at Wits. (more…)
NEWS ANALYSIS: Online learning a big step towards innovative education for higher institutions
The shutdown of physical learning in institutions meant that universities had to resort to emergency online learning through digital technologies to deliver education to students. The rapid transition unleashed a future of digital transformation, offering new ways of learning and teaching in the sector. (more…)
Wits international students to receive data
Wits management and the SRC have negotiated a data allowance for international students for the rest of the academic year.
INFOGRAPHIC: Tips for remote online exams
Wits University moved to online learning on April, 20 and students are expected to write their exams remotely. This infographic illustrates the tips and preparations students need to consider for online exams.
Graphics and Text: Zikhona Klaas
FEATURED IMAGE: Wits University has recently moved to remote online learning and students are expected to write their first remote online exams. Photo: File
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COVID19: UCT students to return to campus in October
Students at the University of Cape Town react to the new revised academic calendar. (more…)
COVID19: International students left to their own ‘devices’ as remote learning starts
A number of international students find themselves without access to the remote online learning currently underway.
Witsies adapt to online lectures
Although the university will “move heaven and earth to complete the academic year”, online learning remains a challenge for some lecturers and students. (more…)
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