The Blue Couch

Unlearning old Mindsets

In this episode of The Blue Couch, we are joined by Renee Patrick, a Facilitator, Moderator, and Business Coach with over 20 years of experience in facilitation and coaching. With sound knowledge around human dynamics, we invited her to The Blue Couch to share her thoughts and experiences around unlearning old mindsets and habits, especially during this pandemic.  We discuss the journey of change and its importance to each of us, particularly when we are faced with unprecedented and unfavorable circumstances that require an almost immediate paradigm shift such as these.

Is Africa moving forward with e-learning?

In this episode of The Blue Couch, we are joined by colleague Elvis Kafilongo, Strategic Solutions Manager.  Elvis shares an undying passion for education as a whole and we found it pertinent to welcome him back to the show to find out his thoughts on e-Learning in Africa post the pandemic.  We discuss hybrid education and its meaning as well as some of the impediments in broader Africa that hinder the cultivation of the e-Learning transition.

Authoring Tools in Education

In this episode of The Blue Couch, we are joined by John Nyamane, Authoring Tools Specialist for Eiffel Corp. He imparts his knowledge and expertise pertaining to the use and understanding of Authoring tools. We discuss the various types of Authoring tools and how to effectively use them to create an environment that fosters both learning and teaching in the e-learning space.

The Impact of e-Learning in Higher Education - TUT

In this episode of The Blue Couch, we are joined by Dr. Sibongile Simelane from the Tshwane University of Technology. She shares her invaluable insight on the digital transformation which she has been facilitating since the inception of this pandemic.  We get to thoroughly understand the challenges, opportunities, and radical shifts that have had to take place, particularly in her Institution.

Understanding the world of MOOCS

In this episode of The Blue Couch, we speak to our rising star Mongalo Makhatho, from Eiffel Corp, who started her journey as a Graduate Intern and is now a Sales Executive, about her journey and understanding of MOOCS.  We explore some of the benefits that MOOCS have to offer and how one can effectively use such platforms towards self-development and acquiring new skills.   You don't want to miss the shared experiences discussed in this episode.