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MXit: How to Encourage and Facilitate Communication Among Students

Submitted by Eva.Ramokobala on Thu, 14/05/2009 - 12:48
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Publisher: 
e-learning Africa
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http://www.elearning-africa.com/
Published Date: 
2009
Abstract: 
How can distance learning become more student-centred? Dr Mpine Elizabeth Makoe, University of South Africa (UNISA), has been preoccupied with this question for several years. In a long-term study she conducted, she found that isolated students have a need for informal support that is often neglected in distance education. This has led her to investigate on how MXit, a popular South African instant messaging system, can help to fill the gap and drive collaborative eLearning in an attractive, age appropriate manner.
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