Designing learning in unsettling times
Post originally published on http://heltasa.org.za/designing-learning-in-unsettling-times/ by Daniela Gachago and Xena Cupido Responding to COVID-19 As the world braces for an onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have taken drastic measures to curb the spread of the virus. These measures have included government-mandated lockdowns, which requires citizens to stay at home in an effort to quell the spread of the disease. Currently, in South Africa, we find ourselves in a state of suspension. The country has literally come to a “stand-still” with only essential services in operation. This has resulted in school and university closures as part of the effort to contain this global pandemic. According to Unesco (2020) monitoring, approximately 14 612 546 South African learners have been impacted by this nation-wide closure, of which 1 116 017 are university students. In an effort to continue with the academic project, universities across the globe are c...