http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1251 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:11:35 GMT 2013-06-20T03:11:35Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6568 Title: From mindtools to social mindtools: collaborative writing with Woven Stories Authors: Nuutinen, J; Sutinen, E; Botha, A; Kommers, P Abstract: The rapid development of computer-supported collaborative environments has highlighted the need for collaborative knowledge construction devices. Because most available mindtools do not promote collaboration, there is a need for social mindtools that can be used in collaborative learning situations. We have used activity theory as a conceptual framework to define the requirements of social mindtools as awareness of other participants, communication and the ability to edit common objects together. We present the concept of Woven Stories and use it as an example of an effective social mindtool. We also describe a case study in which Woven Stories software was used as an online debating forum. This case study reveals the potential inherent in the concept, compared with other text-oriented Web 2.0 tools, such as wikis. Description: Copyright: 2010 Wiley Blackwell. This is an ABSTRACT ONLY. The definitive version is published in British Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 41(5),pp 753-775 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6568 2010-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6098 Title: Virtual Research Environments: The role of the facilitator Authors: Bowers, N; Van Deventer, M Abstract: This conference presentation discusses the authors' duties as the facilitators of the POL-SABINA Natural Products Virtual Research Environment. In summary, they facilitated the use and content population of the Natural Products Virtual Research Environment (VRE). Their roles involved evaluating the current VRE platform and sourcing/evaluating new applications for the VRE; searching for natural product and related content, resources and tools; as well as creating the monthly VRE newsletter. In addition they were responsible for training the users (both students and their supervisors) and assisting them when necessary. Description: 11th Southern African Online Information Meeting Conference, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa, 5 - 8 June 2012 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6098 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6009 Title: Open Access and citation count: a CSIR case study Authors: Ramorulane, D Abstract: Open Access (OA) refers to electronic scholarly articles, books, monographs and other grey literature that is freely available. Various electronic platforms limit access to their content due to subscription costs, firewalls, and other access restrictions such as membership of an association. Publishing in these"closed" platforms tend to limit the exposure researchers will gain, as opposed to publishing on Open Access platforms. A number of studies carried out on the effect of Open Access publishing on citations to articles has shown a significant increase in citation count. This paper will indicate the advantages of publishing in Open Access platforms and will highlight some perspectives from CSIR researchers in this regard. Description: 11th Southern African Online Information Meeting (SAOIM): Innovation in an age of limits, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa, 5-8 June 2012 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6009 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/5463 Title: South African Egov: Secure E-Services Authors: Dlamini, IZ; Ngobeni, SJ; Mutanga, MB Abstract: Electronic government and e-services development in South Africa is moving at a snail-pace but has potential to improve. Nothing much has been done regarding the implementation of e-government applications. There are bits and pieces for different unrelated services, as different departments are yet to be integrated. There is still a lot of work to be done, especially on the security issues of the current used e-government architecture. This paper reviews the current state of SA e-government architecture and then suggests improvements. The authors also make some recommendations to the security mechanisms of the existing egov architecture. They believe that their contribution will stimulate further research in this area and also increase user confidence. Description: eChallenges e-2010 Conference & Exhibition, Warsaw, Poland, 27-29 October 2010 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10204/5463 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z