Degrees Held
- Doctorate Doctor of Administration (University of KwaZulu-Natal) 2015
- Masters Project Management (MPRM) (University of Southern Queensland, Australia – online) Graduated in April 2013 with Dean’s commendation.
- MBA (University of KwaZulu-Natal) 2010
- Masters Digital Media (Information Technology) (University of Natal) 2004
- B.Ed (honours) Science: in Chemistry and Mathematics 1997
Experience
- Lecturer: information systems education. Lecturing on the fundamental of computers incorporating hardware and software, software evaluation, system development cycle and usability analysis and testing
- Lecturer: Master of Public Administration in the areas of Public Administration, sustainable development, innovation management and project management
Accomplishments
- Effective integration of an online learning environment resulting in an increase in learners’ performance and attitude towards computers
- Students mentoring and motivation resulting to a better lifestyle for learners
Research Interests
- Technology integration in teaching and learning
- The use of learning management systems to support learning
- Innovation within the national system of innovation (NSI)
- Online learning, the human computer interface (HCI) design
- Application of corporate governance principles
- Issues of Sustainable Development within the public administration cycle and in education
- Policy management cycle within the national system of innovation as relates to education and public management
- Project management within the NSI and in education
Teaching Interests
- Information systems education: Lecturing on the fundamental of computers incorporating hardware and software, software evaluation, system development cycle and usability analysis and testing
Publications
Journal Articles
- Gachie, E. W. (2019). Project sustainability management: risks, problems and perspective. Journal of Problems and Perspectives in Management, 313-325. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.17(1).2019.27
- 2017 Integrating constructivism epistemology in the evaluation of human computer interface design of learning management systems
- 2017 Integrating digital media technologies in the form of learning management systems for an enhanced learning and teaching environment
- 2017 The evaluation of human computer interface design of learning management systems: problems and perspectives
- 2017 Innovation Policy and Governance in African Region
- 2017 Practical application of corporate governance principles in a developing country: a case study
- 2017 Assessment strategies in teaching and learning: reflection of tools used in teaching computer application methods modules
- 2017 Project Sustainability Management: A Review Of An Institutional Project Life Cycle
- 2017 project scope management: a review of an institutional project life cycle
- 2016 February “Sustainable Development Of Higher Education Institutions In South Africa” Currently In Print For June 2016
- 2013 “Research: It’s Role For Sustainable Development Within The National System Of Innovation” Loyola Journal Of Social Sciences, Vol. XXVII, No.1, Jan-June
- 2015 Published “Role Of Higher Education Institutions In Private Sector Human Capital Development Within A National System Of Innovation” Problems And Perspectives In Management, Volume 13, Issue 2, 2015
Supervision
PhD Student
- Examining effective school leadership in Zimbabwe education sector: a case study of Zimbabwe schools in Mashonaland West Province
Masters Students
- Effects of substance Abuse and Addiction on Society: A case study of KwaMashu Township
- Creation of an Information & Communications Technology Programme for Grade 9 Learners: An Introspection
- Exploring Life Science teacher’s use of computer technology in grade 10 Life science classroom. A case study of selected schools in the rural areas of Lusikisiki District, Eastern Cape
- Factors contributing towards poor academic performance amongst grade 12 learners in the Mkhondo circuit of Mpumalanga province
Honours Students
- Assessment of implementation of performance management system in the public sector in the case of Kwazulu Natal Department of Social Development.
- Lego robotics as a teaching and learning resource
- Integration of technology in teaching and learning