Table of Contents

Preface...... xiv

Chapter 1 A Blended Learning Toolbox for Educators...... 1 Chantelle Bosch, North-West University, South Africa

Chapter 2 Quality Assurance in Blended Learning at Institutions in Privileged and Underprivileged Communities: The Need for Policy Implementation...... 24 Michael Casparus Laubscher, North-West University, South Africa Natasha Ravyse, North-West University, South Africa

Chapter 3 ICTs Used Effectively to Re-Envision and Restructure E-Schooling for Underprivileged Communities: Primary Schools in Ekurhuleni South District...... 44 Puseletso Kekana, University of South Africa, South Africa Leila Goosen, University of South Africa, South Africa

Chapter 4 Re-Envisioning and Restructuring E-Learning Through Engagement With Underprivileged Communities: The Impact of Effectively Using ICTs in Classrooms...... 66 Nomvula J. Ndhlovu, University of South Africa, South Africa Leila Goosen, University of South Africa, South Africa

Chapter 5 A Mobile Application (App) Based on Realistic Mathematics Education: The Design of an Intervention Tool for Mathematics Teachers...... 88 Dorothy Joy Laubscher, North-West University, South Africa A. Seugnet Blignaut, North-West University, South Africa Hercules D. Nieuwoudt, North-West University, South Africa

Chapter 6 Supporting EFL Science Students Through a Multilingual Approach to Blended Learning...... 109 Erasmos Charamba, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

 

Chapter 7 Content Developers as Stakeholders in the Blended Learning Ecosystem: The Virtual Institute for Afrikaans Language Education Portal as a Case Study...... 124 Adri Breed, North-West University, South Africa Nadine Fouché, Virtuele Instituut vir Afrikaans, South Africa Nina Brink, North-West University, South Africa Marlie Coetzee, Virtuele Instituut vir Afrikaans, South Africa Cecilia Erasmus, St. David’s Marist Inanda, South Africa Sophia Kapp, Virtuele Instituut vir Afrikaans, South Africa Sulene Pilon, University of Pretoria, South Africa Roné Wierenga, Virtuele Instituut vir Afrikaans, South Africa & North-West University, South Africa Gerhard van Huyssteen, North-West University, South Africa

Chapter 8 Exploring the Use of Universal Design for Learning to Support In-Service Teachers in the Design of Socially-Just Blended Teaching Practices...... 143 Frederic Fovet, Royal Roads University, Canada

Chapter 9 Integrating Technology to Support Learners With Barriers to Learning in the Rural Classroom...... 165 Marinda Neethling, North-West University, South Africa Susan Greyling, North-West University, South Africa Benita Taylor, North-West University, South Africa

Chapter 10 Revitalizing Blended and Self-Directed Learning Among Adult Learners Through the Distance Education Mode of Learning in Ghana...... 185 Isaac Kofi Biney, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana

Chapter 11 Sinking or Swimming? The Role of Moodle in Promoting Self-Directed Learning at the University of Eswatini...... 204 Selloane Pitikoe, University of Eswatini, Eswatini Fritz Ngale Ilongo, University of Eswatini, Eswatini Happiness Mavimbela, University of Eswatini, Eswatini

Chapter 12 Arrangements for Online Engagements of Distance Learners in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic...... 225 Samuel Amponsah, University of Ghana, Ghana Simon-Peter Kafui Aheto, University of Ghana, Ghana Gideon Mensah Anapey, University of Ghana, Ghana Olivia Oatf Kwapong, University of Ghana, Ghana 

Chapter 13 Investigating the Readiness of a Developing Country to Adopt Blended Learning as a Pedagogical Approach During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case for the Great Zimbabwe University...... 240 Tobias Marevesa, Philosophy and Religious Studies Department, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe Esther Mavengano, English and Media Studies Department, Simon Muzenda School of Arts, Culture and Heritage Studies, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe

Chapter 14 Principles and Guidelines for Establishing Communities of Inquiry in Blended Learning to Broaden Student Participation...... 254 Jessica Pool, North-West University, South Africa Adri Du Toit, North-West University, South Africa

Compilation of References...... 274

About the Contributors...... 321

Index...... 328