Sheelagh Walton

Sheelagh Walton is Lecturer in the School of Information technology.

Contact

+27 (0)11-950-4034

Qualifications

Qualification	Year	Institution
BSc(Maths)	1977	University of Cape Town
HDE (Maths)	1978	University of Cape Town

Teaching

Semester 1		Semester 2
Undergraduate
FIT1002	Computer Programming	FIT1007	Computer Programming
CSE3420	Java 3

Research

Information Technology in International Education, with emphasis on Web-based learning. Exploring the Social side of IT, namely communication, education, and Human-Computer interaction.

Her current research: "Identifying non-academic requirements of international Monash South African students to facilitate adjustment".

Membership

CERG (Computer Education Research Group)
IASTED (International Association of Science and Technology in Education)

Publications

Papers

Web-based Learning in Traditional and Distance Education: A Comparative
Study
Narrowing the Communication Gaps in both Distance and Traditional
Education in South Africa.
Hello? Is anyone there? Connecting colleagues across continents to
realise the vision of international education
Education Outside The Classroom
Identifying and implementing the educational needs of 'shadow employees'
in an international educational institution.