Technology assisted teaching and learning methods: The Institute of Finance Management

Web-based technology assisted teaching project was initiated at our Institute to overcome difficulties experienced due to increased number of enrolled students at the institute. We demonstrate that the pilot project initiated to improve teaching methods used for Computer Science and Information Technology degree programs at Faculty of computing, Information Systems and Mathematics have been running smoothly and has benefited from experience gained in this pilot project at the faculty thanks to web based teaching and learning technologies. Many of the advantages for the lecturing staff, administrators and the participating students have been highlighted. We employ paperless teaching and so our program is geared towards green technology compliant. We have employed web based course management tools (CMT) to effectively manage, coordinate, monitor progress, provide feedback to students in real time and to link students and staff forming one teaching and learning community dedicated to active learning and to achieve best possible outcomes without sacrificing standards. This project is elaborated using four course unit as an example showing the benefits and difficulties experienced and solutions explored. The web page is well designed, user-friendly and well managed and forms the backbone of the virtual learning environment (VLE). The web based learning system forms the integral part of the learning system. Conscious efforts were made to make the presentation of lectures and study materials an enjoyable experience to our students. Student satisfaction has been measured using a feedback system and the overall performance improvements measured; these are also presented in this paper.