Online Teaching & Learning Guide for Staff & Students

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Teaching & Learning Plan During the COVID-19 Period

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Student Information

Bachelor of Education (B Ed)

The B. Ed. is a four-year programme of study that integrates academic and professional training. The following B. Ed. specialisations are available: B Ed (Foundation Phase) B Ed (Intermediate Phase)

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PGCE and B.Ed. Hons

Applications for the 2022 PGCE and B.Ed. Honours open in July 2021 and close on 30 September 2021. The applicant may email application forms and attachments to the relevant administrators

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General Queries

The below generic email can be used for queries to Student Administration Support Staff

Transitioning to an online learning environment can be challenging in the best of circumstances. With the unexpected Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lock down, academic institutions have had to take unprecedented initiatives in delivering their academic curriculum to their students. So here are some tips to help you transition to online learning to make sure they make the most of it and avoid the pitfalls of transitioning to online education. – Read tips

As a student, we understand you might need assistance in areas such as mental health counseling, education, spiritual, support etc., hence, we have provided help lines of professionals that can give you the required support.

  • Student Support Services
  • External Contact Numbers for Counselling Services
  • Emergency Contact Numbers

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ICS support staff are available to assist you with any issue or challenges you are facing with using technology as a student. Below are various contact platforms you can access the student support services.

Other useful links

We have made available links to other resources. These resources are not UKZN-made and are not necessarily applicable to the UKZN context, however, could be useful for your learning.

FAQ

  • Please ensure that your number is correct on: https://locateme.ukzn.ac.za
  • Please send an email to data@ukzn.ac.za  
  • Data can only be transferred if the two cell numbers are on the same Network
  • For further question on transferring Data or regarding Data also email: data@ukzn.ac.za
  • Students are urged to refrain from changing their cell numbers over this period of online learning.
  • Can send mail to ITStudenthelp@ukzn.ac.za and send the following information:
  • ID/Passport number
  • Student number
  • Date Of Birth
  • At least one of the modules a student is doing
  • A student can reset a password by going to https://password.ukzn.ac.za
  • Example: Username:123456789@stu.ukzn.ac.za
  • Example: Password: Loccent@159
  • When creating a new password you cannot use: your first names, surname, date of birth or any of your information.

Go to www.ukzn.ac.za select “Library” from there go “Resources” scroll down to “Off-Campus Access” and login using your LAN credentials

  • Please send email to: ITStudenthelp@ukzn.ac.za with the following information:
  • laptop serial number
  • Student number
  • Cell phone number
  • Physical Address

Account is disabled because the student is not registered for this current year.

Account is disabled because the student has logged into more than 5 devices simultaneously. Please contact ICS by sending an email to ITStudenthelp@ukzn.ac.za and provide the following:

  • ID/Passport number
  • Student number
  • Date Of Birth
  • At least one of the modules a student is doing

To de-register please contact your college administrator.