of 120.04% in attendance for the first semester. The increase in attendance could also be attributed to early planning, good communication of the workshops to academics, online mode, which is more accessible to staff across all campuses, as well as responding to the needs of academics and offering specific topics based on feedback received from 2021. In the second semester the process differs as the Division was more selective in the workshops were facilitated and these tended to be needs driven. We have fewer new staff joining us during the course of the semester which enables us to work more intensively with smaller groups. Feedback from participants is overwhelmingly positive and is reflected in the comments below: Higher education is constantly changing which has significant implications for how students and staff learn and teach. One of the reasons for dramatic change is developments and consequent influence of technology in teaching and learning. Staff in CASD also require ongoing development to ensure that they are familiar with how technology influences pedagogical and assessment practices. To address this, and to facilitate the ongoing professional development of CASD staff, the Centre piloted an interactive Plug and Play session facilitated by an educational technology postgraduate student. CASD plans to introduce more of these sessions as they are useful in facilitating engagement and reflection on theory and practice in the use of technology. Very insightful especially on the role of teaching and facilitation of knowledge both for lecturers and students. Thank you for a great session. I feel empowered knowing that there is support for me as an academic. Today I felt part of UJ and thank you for what you do, Team 2022 ANNUAL REPORT: DIVISION FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE 62
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