Dick Ng’ambi
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Dr Dick Ng'ambi
Masters Programme Convenor
Dick.Ngambi@uct.ac.za / tel: 650 4760
Dick’s academic background is truly impressive. He holds a BSc in Mathematics (University of Zambia), MSc Computer Science (University of Birmingham, UK) and a PhD in Information Systems (University of Cape Town). Before joining CET, Dick worked in higher education as an educator in Zambia, Lesotho and South Africa. As part of the Teaching and Research team, Dick co-ordinates the Masters in Education (ICT Programme), which enrolled its first students in 2007. The programme, co-convened with the School of Education, consists of a postgraduate diploma, masters by coursework, masters by dissertation and doctoral research.
As a researcher, Dick says that he lives with one question: How do you find ways of addressing inequalities in knowledge production spaces? His recent work on anonymous knowledge sharing, use of mobile technology and podcasting are indicative of his passion to search for answers to this question. His work has been published in reputable journals and at peer-reviewed conferences. He has presented at several conferences both locally and internationally. His excellent work has been widely acknowledged, as he is an NRF rated Researcher. This is a great achievement for Dick as this rating is only awarded to academics that demonstrate the highest standards of research.
Aside from his work, Dick is an enthusiastic soccer fan. He used to be a very good goalkeeper so he is especially critical of goalies when watching games.
Other Information
Dick likes to tweet about issues and debates around Educational Technology. Follow him on Twitter: @edn6099
Check out Dick’s latest work:
Ng’ambi, D. and Irwin, B. 2009. Intended and unintended consequences of student use of an online questioning environment. British Journal of Educational Technology. 40(2). 316-328.
Full Text PDF
Ng’ambi, D. and Goodman, S. 2009. Bridging distance between actual and potential development: a case of using ICT mediated consultation tool. Education Information Technologies, Springer. 14. 89-102.
http://www.springerlink.com/content/4nq746381723362l/fulltext.pdf
As a researcher, Dick says that he lives with one question: How do you find ways of addressing inequalities in knowledge production spaces? His recent work on anonymous knowledge sharing, use of mobile technology and podcasting are indicative of his passion to search for answers to this question. His work has been published in reputable journals and at peer-reviewed conferences. He has presented at several conferences both locally and internationally. His excellent work has been widely acknowledged, as he is an NRF rated Researcher. This is a great achievement for Dick as this rating is only awarded to academics that demonstrate the highest standards of research.
Aside from his work, Dick is an enthusiastic soccer fan. He used to be a very good goalkeeper so he is especially critical of goalies when watching games.
Other Information
Dick likes to tweet about issues and debates around Educational Technology. Follow him on Twitter: @edn6099
Check out Dick’s latest work:
Ng’ambi, D. and Irwin, B. 2009. Intended and unintended consequences of student use of an online questioning environment. British Journal of Educational Technology. 40(2). 316-328.
Full Text PDF
Ng’ambi, D. and Goodman, S. 2009. Bridging distance between actual and potential development: a case of using ICT mediated consultation tool. Education Information Technologies, Springer. 14. 89-102.
http://www.springerlink.com/content/4nq746381723362l/fulltext.pdf
