IoT (Internet of things)

With over 10 years of experience in Higher Education, I am dedicated to driving innovation in teaching and learning. Currently serving as an Instructional and Learning Designer at The Independent Institute of Education, I play a pivotal role in shaping impactful learning experiences. My journey began as a Peer Tutor and evolved through roles such as Senior Learning Designer at the University of the Free State (UFS), where I led curriculum design, client relations, and training development in the Faculty of Law. My academic background includes a work in progress Master of Higher Education and completed a BA Honours in Sociology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, providing a solid foundation for my commitment to student and staff development. I have been actively involved in various student development initiatives at UFS, showcasing my passion for educational technology, tutoring, mentorship, research, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Beyond my current role, I am also the Digit

Cymbeline Harilal is an instructional designer at the Independent Institute of Education. She completed her Masters in Education (ICT) in 2024 (to be conferred). Cymbeline's areas of research are technological education as a means to eradicate unemployment in South Africa. Cymbeline is a South African registered educator approaching the PhD phase in STEM as her goal to be achieved by 2027.

Marchant is interested in the relationships within society and his research interests incorporate this value. He achieved his undergraduate degree through the Tshwane University of Technology, and his post-graduate degrees through UNISA, University of KwaZulu-Natal, and is currently diversifying his fields of inquiry through Stellenbosch University, while dabbling in Coding and Robotics short-courses.

Dr. Malcolm Sande is a lecturer and head of programme in electrical & electronic engineering at IIEMSA. He obtained his PhD in Electronic Engineering from University of Pretoria in 2023. He currently chairs the Engineering Learning Centres & Engineering Societies Committee in the Faculty of Engineering, Science and Health. His research interests are in wireless communications as well as applications of machine learning techniques.

Dr. Sheethal Tom is a distinguished professional in the field of Information Technology, with an extensive background in both academia and industry. Her academic journey includes earning a PhD in Information Technology from the Central University of Technology, South Africa, as well as a Master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Amrita University, India, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, India. Throughout her career, Dr. Tom's primary focus areas in teaching and research have encompassed software development, human-computer interaction (HCI), computer vision, image processing, mobile computing, ICT4D and health informatics. Dr. Tom has earned a reputation as an adept supervisor and mentor, guiding postgraduate students in their research endeavors. Dr. Tom's journey in academia is complemented by her extensive industry experience as a software developer. This interdisciplinary approach enables her to bridge the gap between

Jacqui Meyer Subsequent to obtaining her Master’s Degree in Law in 2007, Jacqui pursued a career in academics on tertiary level. She is the Campus Faculty Head: Law at The IIE’s Varsity College, Pretoria campus. She has published articles and presented papers on Labour Law, Cyber law and Criminology pertaining to Law Enforcement.