Pages dedicated to research output of CPUT staff members http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1047 2026-08-16T07:46:06Z 2026-08-16T07:46:06Z Lockhart, Janine http://hdl.handle.net/11189/8882 2023-03-08T20:45:17Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Embedding an information literacy course into a learning management system: a case study Authors: Lockhart, Janine Abstract: Purpose – This article outlines how an existing information literacy (IL) course was developed and embedded into a Learning Management System (LMS) with the aim of creating a blended learning environment for the course. It outlines how the platform was chosen, choice of learning design (LD) approaches, tools and processes used, Open Educational Resources (OERs) incorporated, the choice of Creative Commons (CC) licensing, branding, usage options and formats of materials. Design/methodology/approach – A mixed-method approach was used in conducting this research. The online course was piloted in 2017 with two groups of students who completed an online questionnaire to provide their evaluation and feedback. Findings – The results showed a very positive evaluation by the students, which shows that the university is on the correct path with embedding IL into a learner management system. Research limitations/implications – The author could not have the second face-to-face class with group 1 as was intended due to the student unrest at the university during this time. Also, with the disruption to the academic programme, the author had less feedback from students than expected; however, the 20% response rate was sufficient to inform the author’s future developments. Practical implications – The flexibility (not a one size fits all) in usage was relevant and necessary to accommodate a number of student needs and socio-economic factors. Originality/value – This article adds value to the academic project by showing how IL courses can successfully be embedded within an LMS, student preferences and socio-economic factors to be considered in a South African context. Description: Article

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Makoni, Jimmy Naong, Matsidiso Nehemia Onojaefe, Darlington Peter http://hdl.handle.net/11189/7024 2024-11-21T06:02:56Z 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Corporate Community Engagement Framework on Stakeholder Relations in the Extractive Sector in the Western Cape, South Africa Authors: Makoni, Jimmy; Naong, Matsidiso Nehemia; Onojaefe, Darlington Peter Abstract: The extractive sector in South Africa has been experiencing severe and injurious turbulence, with a serious knock-on effect for the country’s entire economic performance. Meaningful engagement and healthy stakeholder relationships could be a remedy for this turbulence. Effective management of stakeholder relations brings stability and promotes success and sustainability for the sector. Measures to transform the South African economy continue to be constrained by stakeholder relationship ineffectiveness which undermines the Corporate Community Engagement (CCE) activities of mining companies. This paper posits that the varied perceptions of CCE effectiveness present an opportunity for a modified or new framework to better manage stakeholder relations in this sector. Data were collected through an exploratory sequential mixed method approach; namely, qualitative data using in-depth interviews on (n=16) purposefully selected employees from (n=8) participating CCE companies and quantitative data employing a Lime Survey on (n=384) randomly selected residents where the extractive companies are located. Albeit that the findings revealed mixed and varied respondent perceptions, a high premium is placed on direct community involvement and beneficiation as the cornerstone of a CCE framework and activities. This paper proposes the CCE framework for policymakers to foster stability, and create mutually beneficial co-existence, efficiency and sustainable engagement within the extractive industry. Description: Article

2019-01-01T00:00:00Z Onojaefe, Darlington Peter Leaning, Marcus http://hdl.handle.net/11189/7023 2024-11-21T06:05:43Z 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Managing cybercafés: achieving mutual benefits through partnership Authors: Onojaefe, Darlington Peter; Leaning, Marcus Abstract: This chapter offers an alternate perspective upon issues of management and security in cybercafés. Here attention is placed upon the wider social environment in which the cybercafé operates and the development of ‘soft’ skills in cybercafé management in order to mitigate security risks. Three key arguments are made: first, it is noted that cybercafés offer a key means by which small business may access ICT. Second, that the relationships that cybercafés may foster are beneficial to all parties and that such relationships bring additional benefits in terms of trust and social capital. Third, that in order to develop such partnerships, new skill sets may be required. Description: Book Chapter

2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Onojaefe, Darlington Peter Ukpere, Wilfred Isioma http://hdl.handle.net/11189/7022 2024-11-19T08:26:43Z 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Partnership and the e-commerce initiative of small businesses Authors: Onojaefe, Darlington Peter; Ukpere, Wilfred Isioma Abstract: The deployment of new technologies such as the Internet is changing the way that businesses work, but success is not universal. It is evident that a wider range of skills is needed than just technical skills, and a wider vision is needed than just the vision of one business. For small businesses especially, they must be seen in the context of their communities, for their relationship with public sector departments and other supporting and regulatory bodies, and as partners to much larger businesses that may or may not choose to do business with them. The appropriation of ICT in support of business development provides an emerging body of research that seems to be useful in understanding the prospects for success of small businesses that may themselves be emerging from and striving to serve communities. In this way, a wider range of competencies is needed that will deal with relationships and partnerships, as well as simple internal operational issues. As the nature of partnerships changes, so the mix of required competencies varies from one circumstance to another. A model is presented that shows some of the critical relationships between the Internet (on the one hand) and the stakeholders of a business and the relationships with them (on the other). This model is the foundation for current research that is looking at the success and unsuccess of e-commerce in the financial services industry. Description: Article

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