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Educational Technologist - South Africa

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Design & development of electronic lecture material. Apply computer application software skills such as Audio and Video capturing and rendering applications for lecture capturing and Web Page programming tools in the design of electronic teaching material for online/blended teaching and learning. Identify pedagogical needs of lectures for online learning. Identify the course specific pedagogical needs of any lecturer of CPUT and to assist them with the design and development of e-learning online courses, including the correct way of presenting material and the correct way to assess student learning according to latest Learning Design principles. Apply Outcome Based Education Principles. Identify the correct pedagogical outcomes required for the course and design the course layout in such a way that students may be able to pace themselves within their own ability and the constraints of the calendar and timetable to reach the required outcomes. Train lecturers in the use of electronic learner management systems and Emerging Technologies. Assist lecturers to develop their own skills in the use of a LMS and Emerging Technologies, including the design and development of their own course material and the design of relevant assessment to measure student competence and success. Online support to lecturers and students. Communicate with empathy with students and staff and to assist with any problems they may experience in the effective utilisation of technology for the use of teaching and learning, with specific reference to the use of the institutional LMS and Emerging Technologies. Research in the use of Educational Technologies. Research and publish on the use of educational technologies (research-based practice). Administration and Supervision. Apply sound Quality Management principles and procedures and supervise instructional Designers in the correct pedagogy to use in a Higher Education environment. Support Instructional Designers on Learning Design. Coaching and Mentoring. Support Academics and Instructional Designers in the optimum use of Educational technologies, designing and development of blended learning courses. Do any other duties which maybe assigned by management. Competencies Knowledge and experience in the use of an electronic Learning Management System and Emerging Technologies in Higher Education Knowledge in the use of software to develop educational learning material Knowledge in the integration of Educational Technologies and Student Information Systems Knowledge in the use of learner analytics data for designing student interventions Project Management skills to manage the introduction and implementation of new educational technologies and systems Excellent facilitation, teaching, mentoring, coaching, interpersonal, assessment and communication skills Good report writing and educational research skills Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and in teams Ability to apply sound educational didactics in an online environment Sound knowledge of computer technologies and systems Multimedia software application for online learning Ability to coach and mentor and to communicate with empathy General Information Closing date: 17 March 2024 Enquiries: Mr Jama Makhambi (Makhambijcput.ac.za) - Human Capital Department NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL. The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment. Apply Now

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