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  • Promoting a research culture and scholarship at a higher education institution 
    Muller, Anton (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    This article offers a glance at strategies related to the creation of a research culture at higher education institutions that desire to reposition academic staff to commit to scholarly work and research outputs. The ...
  • The University of KwaZulu-Natal approach towards community development and community service 
    Mazibuko, Ntombfikile (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    This article is strengthened by the current changes in the South African higher education environment and its impact on community development involvement within the University Sector. The South African Education White Paper ...
  • Synthesis of mechanical error in rapid prototyping processes using stochastic 1 approach 
    Agrawal, S.; Dhande, S.G.; Deb, K; De Beer, D.J.; Truscott, M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    A synthesis procedure for allocating tolerances and clearances in rapid prototyping (RP) processes has been developed, using a unified method based on stochastic approach, as developed by the authors, to study the mechanical ...
  • Supporting innovation and entrepreneurship : university's contribution to sustainable economic development 
    Holzbaur, Ulrich D. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Sustainable development has an economic, ecological and a social component. Innovation and entrepreneurship play an important role in the sustainable development of an economy, a region or a country. We consider the ways ...
  • Service-learning : relevance and meaning 
    Palmer, Esther (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Institutions of higher education have multiple purposes. These purposes focus mainly on teaching (learning), research, and community service, but it is believed that more attention and resources should be turned to the ...
  • Civic engagement and project learning 
    Holzbaur, Ulrich D. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Experiential learning gives students the chance to discover the course subject and to develop their skills in the context of practical activities. This can be achieved by social learning but also within projects and planning ...
  • Andragogy : a theoretical overview on learning theories that impact on benchmarking blended learning at the Central Univerity of Technology, Free State 
    Bezuidenhout, J.; Van der Westhuizen, D.; De Beer, K.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Blended learning has shown enormous growth worldwide during the last decade. Blended learning initiatives expanded rapidly, as technological improvement and a greater demand from learners arose as a result of the need for ...
  • Concept mapping : an invitation to creative thought 
    Brussow, S.M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Concept maps, when used to improve factual recall from written material or verbal communication, have the potential to enhance effective learning. The use of concept mapping allow higher education learners to create an ...
  • Quality assurance of assessments : a case study 
    Edwards, Tryna (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Higher education institutions find themselves on the brink of a completely transformed educational scene. However higher education institutions are also influenced by international trends in higher education and these ...
  • Role of technology and media in tertiary education : an overview 
    Fourie, Elmarie (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    It seems traditional training methods are no longer able to satisfy learners' learning needs and experiences. Although most of today's learners use some form of information technology in their learning, they are actively ...
  • Trends in higher education : selling out? 
    Nel, Joe (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Although changes to the Higher Education system are inevitable and, indeed, welcome, the steady drift towards assuming corporate identities and corporate practices is a lamentable and destructive feature of the changing ...
  • Performance indicators in higher education teaching and learning : imperatives for lecturers 
    Koorts, A.S. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Quality assurance at higher education institutions involves more than a mere establishment of bodies (CHE, HEQ) to oversee the process. Without a selfdriven approach towards quality assurance, institutions will hardly get ...
  • Co-operative education : an effective educational strategy 
    Stanley, Monica (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Co-operative Education is an integrated learning model that consists of an academic and Experiential Learning component. The concept of Co-operative Education is based on the application of theory and knowledge obtained ...
  • Active / interactive learning facilitation in large classes 
    Van Amerom, W.P.C. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Anyone who has taught a large class is aware of the physical and emotional constraints upon both lecturer and students. For students the dominant problems are anonymity, passivity and a frustration of not being able to say ...
  • Assessment innovation in Radiographic Pathology II 
    Friedrich-Nel, Hesta (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Innovation in teaching and learning compel facilitators to explore creative possibilities in teaching and learning. Consequently innovative assessment has replaced traditional assessment methods in the Radiographic Pathology ...
  • Technology-enhanced learning 
    Mostert, Jaco (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    The aim of the paper is, firstly, to deal with the reasons for the sudden increase in interest in the use of technology in higher education. The main focus of the paper will be on 18 issues that must be taken into account ...
  • Assessment of the potential adoption of infield rainwater harvesting technique in the communal farming areas of the upper and middle Modder River Basin, South Africa 
    Van Heerden, P.S.; Woyessa, Y.E.; Pretorius, E. (South African Society for Agricultural Extension: South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2005)
    River basin is a geographical unit that defines an area where various users of the basin's water interact. In a river basin there are many water-related human interventions that modify the natural systems and impact on ...
  • Business intelligence (BI) initiatives : failure and success 
    Venter, M.I. (Central University of Technology, Free State: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2005)
    For many organizations, success with Business Intelligence (BI) requires a coordinated effort across the dimensions of people, processes, technology and data. The complexity of "real-world" BI applications continues to ...
  • Rapid Tooling in support of accelerated new product development 
    de Beer, Deon; Booysen, Gerrie; Barnard, Ludrick; Truscott, Michèle (Emerald: Assembly Automation, 2005)
    The paper examines whether additive manufacturing can deliver durable injection‐moulding tools – fast, reliable, accurate and economic. Researchers from the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), South Africa, ...
  • Rapid Manufacturing of Patient-specific Shielding Masks, using RP in parallel with Metal Spraying 
    de Beer, Deon J.; Truscott, Michéle; Booysen, Gerrie J.; Barnard, Ludrick J.; van der Walt, Jakobus G. (Emerald: Rapid Prototyping Journal, 2005)
    The purpose of the present work is to develop a methodology to manufacture patient‐specific models (lead masks) to be used as protective shields during cancer treatment, using 3D photography, rapid prototyping (RP) and ...

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