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A Low-Cost, Open-Source Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading System for a Remote Community Using the Internet-of-Things, Blockchain, and Hypertext Transfer Protocol

A low-cost, open-source peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading system for a remote community is presented in this paper. As a result of its geographic location, this community has never been able to access electricity and other modern amenities. This study aims to design and implement a P2P energy trading system for this remote community that allows residents to take advantage of distributed energy resources. A Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (Pi4B) hosts the main server of the trading system that includes the user interface and a local Ethereum blockchain server. The Ethereum blockchain is used to deploy smart contracts. The Internet-of-Things (IoT) servers run on ESP32 microcontrollers. Sensors and actuators connected to the ESP32 are field instrumentation devices that facilitate acquiring, monitoring, and transferring energy data in real-time. To perform trading activities, React.JS open-source library was used to develop the blockchain-enabled user interface. An immutable blockchain network keeps track of all transactions. The proposed system runs on a local Wi-Fi network with restricted authorization for system security. Other security measures such as login credentials, private key, firewall, and secret recovery phrases are also considered for information security and data integrity. A Hypertext Transfer Protocol is implemented for communication between the servers and the client. This explains the overall system design, implementation, testing, and results.

Decentralized Voting System Based on Regions Using Facial Recognition

The proposed system for voting in this project provides a decentralized platform on which all relevant voting information will be available to the public; therefore, security and transparency are the primary objectives of this project. This system uses facial recognition which helps the Election Commission to avoid rigging, bogus results, disputes, and uncertain situations. It uses artificial intelligence for facial recognition of the voters by validating it with a dummy database in which complete detail of a person is available including name, father's name, id number, thumb impression, photo, etc. Then voters can cast their vote easily. Our project infrastructure includes the admin panel which requires login credentials. The system is restricted and cannot be accessed outside of the polling station. In the polling station, firstly, the voter has to input their legal details (NIC) for authentication which redirects the voter to the Facial Recognition window, where the voter's face is validated through this method then all the candidates’ lists will be displayed on the screen of the voter. The program keeps the vote count of every candidate on submission of each vote and displays the result of the election as soon as the voting process ends, which means no delay in results. As our system is a Decentralized system, it also sends the vote count to every node in an encrypted way.

Phishing Detection

The phishing email is one of the significant threats in the world today and has caused tremendous financial losses. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message. Although the methods of confrontation are continually being updated, the results of those methods are not very satisfactory at present. Moreover, phishing emails are growing at an alarming rate in recent years. Therefore, more effective phishing detection technology is needed to curb the threat of phishing emails. So There are many ways to detect these phishing mails nowadays using Machine Learning. so using the phishing mail detector where these links could be tested and then predicted and to detect whether it is a spam or not. Keywords: Phishing mail, Social engineering, Machine learning

A comparison study of machine learning techniques for phishing detection

In the last few years, phishing attacks have been increasing eventually. As the internet is developing, security for it is becoming a challenging task. Cyber-attacks and threats are increasing rapidly. These days many fake websites are created to deceive victims by collecting their login credentials, bank details, etc. Many anti-phishing products are launched into the market and use blacklists, heuristics, and visual and machine learning-based approaches, these products cannot prevent all the phishing attacks. However, unlike predicting phishing URLs, there are only a few studies that compare machine learning techniques in predicting phishing. The present study compares the predictive accuracy of several machine learning methods including Decision tree, Random forest, Multilayer Perceptions, Support Vector Machines, and XGBoost for predicting phishing URLs.

Use chains to block DNS attacks: A trusty blockchain-based domain name system

The Internet has become one of the most important technologies in the world, and hackers use various methods to launch cyber attacks to profit from it. Phishing is one of famous social engineering attacks, it is often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. Although the Transport Layer Security certificate is used to verify the trust of websites, there are still a series of vulnerabilities. The demand for trusted IP addresses has led a lot of research, including IP whitelisting, DNS filtering and so on. However, these technologies still have many shortcomings. In view of this, we proposed a novel mechanism for verifying websites using blockchain technology. The URL and IP address of a permissioned website are recorded in blockchain through a specific smart contract. A DNS query is executed through a smart contract designed to avoid URL redirection attacks. With the help of immutable nature of blockchian, phishing websites can be detected. The mechanism will not add any load to users and provides tamper-proof functions based on the characteristics of blockchain. The comparison of related works shows that the proposed mechanism is more secure. We also provided a reference implementation of the proposed mechanism on Ethereum Quorum simulation platform, which proves the effectiveness and practicability of the mechanism.

Device-based password management system (bulwark)

Password manager systems currently available for the users come with serious privacy and vulnerability issues of their own. This paper gives an introduction to Bulwark, a novel device-based password management system, which stores the login credentials on a mobile device, and can enter the credentials on any target device through an encrypted cross-platform system, only after being authenticated by the user biometrics to ensure that only the right user can fill the saved passwords. This technology aims to eliminate the need to trust and rely on third-party cloud-based services or computers with storing and managing our passwords, and has also resolved major privacy and vulnerability issues with the current options available for users.

A Research on Placement Management System

Abstract: The project is to create an application for a college's placement management system, which is mostly web- based. It's a web-based application built on the Windows platform for the college'splacement department to save informationabout its students in a database for firms to use in their recruitment process if they have the necessary login credentials. All of the necessary information about the pupils is stored in the system. The system saves all of the students' personal information as well as their technical skills, which are needed for a CV to be sent to an employer. The system can be used by institutions to manage student information and placement details.Students should be able to access their accounts and upload their work. This project helps students to keep track of their personaland academic information. It saves time by decreasing manual labor and reducing theamount of paper used. Keywords: Authorization, Admin, Student, TPO, Web development.

ONLINE FRAUD DETECTION

In today’s fast moving world as the demand of the internet is increasing with this cyber-attacks are also increasing and Phishing is one the most common cyberattack among them. Taking a user’s personal information such as credit card numbers, login details, confidential info, and so on through illegitimate activities of using the internet without the user’s knowledge and using it for blackmailing, debiting money from the user’s account, or any other purpose with the wrong intentions is known as phishing. In phishing attack, a phisher or attacker pretends to be masquerade as a known person or organization to the user and sends the mails or messages which contains malicious links in them and these malicious links contains harmful software’s or viruses which steals the user’s computer data, financial data, login credentials such as User ID and passwords, credit card details, etc. Phishing is the most common and dangerous cyberattack which is growing in the today’s world. Nowadays phishers are working smartly they are using the new techniques for creating the malicious links and embeds them in the emails and messages and sends it to the user which looks similar to the trusted mail or message to the user and as soon as the user clicks on the malicious link it redirects the user to the malicious webpage or runs the harmful software in the backend while the user is reading the email or message and takes over the соntrоl оf the user’s соmрuter аnd steаls аll dаtа оf the user’s соmрuter. Due to a speedy development inside the digital commerce generation, the usage of credit playing cards has dramatically extended. In view that credit card is the most popular mode of fee, the number of fraud instances related to it is also rising. As a result, in order to prevent these frauds, we need an excellent fraud detection system that can detect them correctly. We created the idea of credit card frauds in this paper, and we used a variety of device learning methods on an unbalanced dataset, including logistic regression, naivebayes, and random wooden area with ensemble classifiers using the boosting approach. An in-depth analysis of the existing and proposed models for credit card fraud detection has been completed, as well as a comparison of these tactics. So one of a kind classification models are applied to the statistics and the model performance is evaluated on the basis of quantitative measurements which include accuracy, precision, recollect, f1 score, confusion matrix. The realization of out observe explains the first class classifier via schooling and trying out using supervised strategies that offers better answer. KEYWORDS: phishing, credit card, cyberattack, malicious, detection, webpage.

Revisiting man-in-the-middle attacks against HTTPS

A man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack enables threat actors to position themselves in a conversation between two parties. It can be used to eavesdrop on, or impersonate, either of the parties and may enable the perpetrator to steal personal information, including login credentials, payment card data and account details. By leveraging the hijacked information, the attacker can perform an unsanctioned password change, commit identity theft, authorise money transfers, and so on. This article re-examines MitM against HTTPS by both briefly referring to its constituents and assessing its feasibility on modern browsers. We show that under certain circumstances, specific variations of MitM can be effective on all mainstream browsers using cheap, pocket-sized hardware, open-source software and a script-kiddie level of understanding.

Accessing Patient Electronic Health Record Portals Safely Using Social Credentials: Demonstration Pilot Study.

BackgroundPatient portals allow communication with clinicians, access to test results, appointments, etc, and generally requires another set of log-ins and passwords, which can become cumbersome, as patients often have records at multiple institutions. Social credentials (eg, Google and Facebook) are increasingly used as a federated identity to allow access and reduce the password burden. Single Federated Identity Log-in for Electronic health records (Single-FILE) is a real-world test of the feasibility and acceptability of federated social credentials for patients to access their electronic health records (EHRs) at multiple organizations with a single sign-on (SSO).ObjectiveThis study aims to deploy a federated identity system for health care in a real-world environment so patients can safely use a social identity to access their EHR data at multiple organizations. This will help identify barriers and inform guidance for the deployment of such systems.MethodsSingle-FILE allowed patients to pick a social identity (such as Google or Facebook) as a federated identity for multisite EHR patient portal access with an SSO. Binding the identity to the patient’s EHR records was performed by confirming that the patient had a valid portal log-in and sending a one-time passcode to a telephone (SMS text message or voice) number retrieved from the EHR. This reduced the risk of stolen EHR portal credentials. For a real-world test, we recruited 8 patients and (or) their caregivers who had EHR data at 2 independent health care facilities, enrolled them into Single-FILE, and allowed them to use their social identity credentials to access their patient records. We used a short qualitative interview to assess their interest and use of a federated identity for SSO. Single-FILE was implemented as a web-based patient portal, although the concept can be readily implemented on a variety of mobile platforms.ResultsWe interviewed the patients and their caregivers to assess their comfort levels with using a social identity for access. Patients noted that they appreciated only having to remember 1 log-in as part of Single-FILE and being able to sign up through Facebook.ConclusionsOur results indicate that from a technical perspective, a social identity can be used as a federated identity that is bound to a patient’s EHR data. The one-time passcode sent to the patient’s EHR phone number provided assurance that the binding is valid. The patients indicated that they were comfortable with using their social credentials instead of having to remember the log-in credentials for their EHR portal. Our experience will help inform the implementation of federated identity systems in health care in the United States.

DO HIGH PRE-OPERATIVE CA-125 LEVELS PREDICT EARLY RECURRENCE IN PATIENTS WITH HIGH-GRADE EPITHELIAL OVARIAN CANCER ?

Ponte Academic JournalAug 2022, Volume 78, Issue 8 DO HIGH PRE-OPERATIVE CA-125 LEVELS PREDICT EARLY RECURRENCE IN PATIENTS WITH HIGH-GRADE EPITHELIAL OVARIAN CANCER ?Author(s): Nilufer Bulut ,Tanju KapaganJ. Ponte - Aug 2022 - Volume 78 - Issue 8 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.8.8 Abstract:Background CA-125 is used as a marker in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of ovarian cancers. High CA-125 levels indicate a high tumor burden, large ascites volume, and advanced stage. In the present study, the predictive value of CA-125 for the prognosis of ovarian cancer patients was determined. Materials-Methods The data of 173 patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer between 2009 and 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. CA-125 values before primary treatment were recorded. All patients underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy or primary tumor surgery. Patients with normal CA-125 values at the end of treatment, and those with residual tumor, were followed up until the first recurrence. Disease-free and overall survival were analyzed. Results According to the preoperative CA-125 values, the disease-free survival time before treatment in patients with CA-125 levels of 0–40, 41–120, and > 121 U/ml was 73, 59.8, and 54 months, respectively; the differences were not statistically significant (p = 0.174). Patients with a ≥ 3-fold increase in their CA-125 value at recurrence had shorter overall survival (0–40 U/ml: 86 months; 41–120 U/ml: 60 months; > 121 U/ml: 54 months; p = 0.025). For patients without residual tumor after surgery, overall survival was 61 months, but it was significantly shorter (38 months) in those with residual tumor > 1 cm (p=0.001). Conclusion Levels of the tumor marker CA-125 are used to determine the response to treatment, residual tumor, and disease recurrence in ovarian cancer patients. Although elevated CA-125 levels alone do not contribute to the prognosis, patients with values 3-fold higher than before treatment had shorter overall survival. Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password

AN INVESTIGATION ON THE CHALLENGES OF DECOLONISING SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM

Ponte Academic JournalMar 2022, Volume 78, Issue 3 AN INVESTIGATION ON THE CHALLENGES OF DECOLONISING SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUMAuthor(s): Jeremiah MadzimureJ. Ponte - Mar 2022 - Volume 78 - Issue 3 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.3.8 Abstract:South Africa (SA) like all other former colonized African countries, is grappling with the politics of the challenges regarding decolonizing its higher education curriculum. There are perceived number of various probable challenges to decolonizing the higher education curriculum in South Africa. One of the perceived probable challenge is that of various differing views about what the concept ‘decolonizing the curriculum’ means. This challenge can be addressed by investigating views from various key figures in the higher education landscape in SA. An investigation about the various views of key figures in the SA higher education landscape about the challenges of decolonizing the higher education curriculum was conducted using in-depth interviews with a selected sample of research subjects. This research project was strictly qualitative. Among other things, the study also found that one of the challenges relates to the resistance from lecturers and managements of certain disciplines in various institutions in SA to implementing policies that seeks to decolonize the curriculum. Also, the unsurprising finding was the differing views about the concept ‘decolonisation of the curriculum’. This study underscores the importance of adequate understanding of the concept ‘decolonisation of the curriculum’ which will in turn help illuminate the challenges of decolonizing the curriculum in Higher education. The findings in this article may help anticipate challenges faced by the higher education institutions and curriculum developers. Furthermore, they can help in informing the conceptualisation the curriculum in SA higher education environment Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password

STUDENTS’ USE OF FACEBOOK PRIVACY SETTINGS: A CASE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Ponte Academic JournalDec 2022, Volume 78, Issue 12 STUDENTS’ USE OF FACEBOOK PRIVACY SETTINGS: A CASE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTSAuthor(s): Irene Govender ,Sakhile MasangoJ. Ponte - Dec 2022 - Volume 78 - Issue 12 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.12.8 Abstract:The use of social media is common among most people, especially the young adults. With the rise in social media use, comes the concern of security and privacy. Because of the convenience of connecting with people using the Facebook networking site, personal content is easily posted on Facebook. Young adults are more inclined to post material without thinking of the consequences to their personal lives. The purpose of the study is to determine their use of privacy settings in Facebook. A quantitative approach was followed to gather data from students at a university. Three hundred and seventy-three students responded to the survey. The study was underpinned by the theory of planned behaviour and the restricted access and limited control theory. Four constructs, perceived risk, attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioural control were measured to determine students’ behaviour regarding privacy settings. Perceived risk was found to be a significant factor while perceived behavioural control had the greatest effect on intention to use privacy settings. Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS’ UNDERSTANDING AND PERCEPTIONS ON REVISED CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN ...

Ponte Academic JournalNov 2022, Volume 78, Issue 11 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS’ UNDERSTANDING AND PERCEPTIONS ON REVISED CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN ...Author(s): Jojokazi MgetyanaJ. Ponte - Nov 2022 - Volume 78 - Issue 11 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.11.14 Abstract:Educational restructuring and curriculum revision have been taken as an ongoing feature in \nSouth African education structures in recent years. The goal was to restore and equalize \nprevious racial gaps while sustaining transitions by combating skill shortages in subjects such \nas Electrical Technology. The study examined the perceptions of teachers and how they \nunderstand the revised Electrical Technology curriculum. A narrative review was included in \nthis qualitative case study and data were gathered through interviews that were semi-structured. \nFour Electrical Technology subject teachers from four geographically related case study \nschools were chosen as a practical sample. The interview sessions, which were conducted with \nthe study goals, were analyzed using thematic analysis. Among the findings are the \nunderstanding and conceptualizing of the revised curriculum by the teachers, insufficient \nteacher training towards implementing the revised curriculum and a lack of relevant teaching \nand learning support material. The study then recommended that teachers be provided with \nopportunities for curriculum professional development as well as the opportunity to further \ntheir education studies in order to improve their pedagogical content knowledge. Sufficient \nteaching and learning support materials, as well as well-equipped workshops, will be important \nfor the effective teaching of Electrical Technology subject. Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password

ANALYSING CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH YOUNG DRIVERS IN ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Ponte Academic JournalNov 2022, Volume 78, Issue 11 ANALYSING CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH YOUNG DRIVERS IN ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICAAuthor(s): Modipa MmakwenaJ. Ponte - Nov 2022 - Volume 78 - Issue 11 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.11.6 Abstract:Every year the lives of approximately 1.3 million people are cut short as a result of a road traffic crash, between 20 and 50 million more people suffer non-fatal injuries, with many incurring a disability as a result of their injury (World Health Organisation, 2022). Young drivers pose a high risk on the road globally even in South Africa is prevalent. Reckless and negligent driving is common among young drivers which put other road users at risk of being involved in road traffic accidents. Road traffic accidents is a burning issue for road traffic authorities in South Africa as more people are dying on the roads. The inability of young drivers to adhere to the rules of the road contribute immensely to the high rate of road traffic accidents in South Africa. This article focused on the challenges associated with young drivers in road traffic accidents. The article is based on a qualitatively rooted methodology including a wide range of primary and secondary sources. The article further draws on the findings from the world to counteract challenges associated with young drivers in road traffic accidents. The research based key steps leading to the prevention of road traffic accidents amongst young drivers. The first step related to the process of intensifying law enforcement on the road; strengthening road safety awareness campaigns; counteracting corruption at driving license testing centres (DLTC) to ensure that drivers are competent to drive on the public road. Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CHALLENGES FACING SMMES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR

Ponte Academic JournalJan 2022, Volume 78, Issue 1 AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CHALLENGES FACING SMMES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTORAuthor(s): Jeremiah Madzimure ,James Johannes AbrahamsJ. Ponte - Jan 2022 - Volume 78 - Issue 1 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.1.5 Abstract:The purpose of the research was to investigate the challenges facing Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) in the Telecommunications sector within the Johannesburg area. Although the government acknowledged SMME development as important to economic growth and a vehicle to job creation, SMME’s are struggling within the Telecommunications sector. The research explores and understand the operational struggles, competitive market environment and Covid-19 affected market space that further contribute to the high SMME failure rate within the first two years of establishment. The research conducted a qualitative approach dealing with the subject or insider’s viewpoint. Findings from the research highlighted that there is a lot of work to be done in SMME enablement to realise the benefit of SMMEs that are fully functional, profitable and creators of lasting and real employment. The respondents suggested various recommendations and strategies that will create an environment for them to flourish and address the challenges currently facing them. Finances were identified as just lagging government support and intervention as one of the most important enablers that would assist the SMMEs to compete and be market drivers for sustainability, growth, and development by 2030. Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password

TASK SHIFTING-AN EVALUATION OF THE NURSE-INITIATED MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS ON ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT (NIMART) STRATEGY

Ponte Academic JournalFeb 2022, Volume 78, Issue 2 TASK SHIFTING-AN EVALUATION OF THE NURSE-INITIATED MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS ON ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT (NIMART) STRATEGYAuthor(s): Pradeep Brijlal ,Oladeji Daramola, Prisicilla BrijlalJ. Ponte - Feb 2022 - Volume 78 - Issue 2 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.2.3 Abstract:The Nurse Initiated Management of Patients on Antiretroviral Treatment (NIMART) is a strategic management intervention that is intended to increase the number of HIV patients having access to treatment by task-shifting the administration of anti-retroviral drugs (ARV) from doctors to nurses. This study evaluated the efficiency of the implementation of the NIMART strategy, conducted at a primary health care clinic. The data was captured through an administered questionnaire for the patients and semi-structured interviews for the staff. The implementation of the NIMART strategy appeared to be affected by fragile leadership, lack of effective communication in the team, and poor service delivery at key points in the clinic. The common perception amongst the service providers was that the NIMART strategy was poorly formulated, marketed, managed, and evaluated. To improve the delivery of NIMART there must be a reorientation of the current ART service delivery at the primary health care clinic. Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password

A STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOUTH AFRICA’S BROAD-BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SYSTEM AS A TRANSFORMATION TOOL FOR JSE LISTED COMPANIES

Ponte Academic JournalApr 2022, Volume 78, Issue 4 A STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOUTH AFRICA’S BROAD-BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SYSTEM AS A TRANSFORMATION TOOL FOR JSE LISTED COMPANIESAuthor(s): Jeremiah Madzimure ,Karabo TlakaJ. Ponte - Apr 2022 - Volume 78 - Issue 4 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.4.2 Abstract:South Africa remains a devastatingly, economically unequal country, with the country’s wealth and means of economic production still representative of the apartheid era, monopolised by the white minority and a significant part of black people is economically disadvantaged through generational poverty. This study followed a qualitative research method with the aim to 1) explore the effectiveness of the South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) system as a transformation tool for Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed companies, 2) understand the challenges hindering the effectiveness of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment system, 3) establish similarities and differences between Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment system and empowerment models of other countries through semi-structured interviews and 4) make recommendations regarding the BBEE policy to improve transformation at the JSE listed companies. A sample of 9 participants involved in the BBBEE work of JSE listed companies was interviewed using a non-probability judgemental convenience sampling method. The policy of BBBEE is as a transformational tool, good in terms of its objectives. However, the implementation of the BBBEE is ineffective, especially where it matters most, being companies listed on the JSE. The participants noted that transformation in South Africa is required. The study outlined certain factors that can contribute to the improvement of the effectiveness of the BBBEE transformation policy. The following factors such as mandatory, compliance, benefits, willingness, implementation, and commitment were noted to be contributing to the effectiveness of the BBBEE policy. Key recommendations and future research directions were also explored in this study. Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password

RE-IMAGINING THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING: A CATALYZER TO BREAK THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS IN EDUCATION

Ponte Academic JournalFeb 2022, Volume 78, Issue 2 RE-IMAGINING THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING: A CATALYZER TO BREAK THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS IN EDUCATIONAuthor(s): Munienge Mbodila ,Clever NdebeleJ. Ponte - Feb 2022 - Volume 78 - Issue 2 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.2.5 Abstract:Technology can be a powerful tool for transforming learning and teaching inside or outside the classroom. Effective and appropriate use of technology can help sustain and advance relationships between educators and students, reinvent learning and teaching approaches and collaboration, shrink long-standing equity and adapt learning experiences to meet the needs of all learners. Universities around the globe in general and South Africa in particular, are striving to implement various educational technology tools such as e-learning, Moodle, virtual classrooms, TedEd and many others to enhance learning and teaching practice. However, to realize fully the benefits of technology in the education system, educators need to use technology effectively in their practice, be collaborators in learning, seek new knowledge, constantly acquire new skills alongside their students and build a community of practice among them. Walter Sisulu University (WSU) as an incubator of exploration and innovation has designed a ‘grassroots event’, to allow educators, academic staff, students and educational technology specialists to showcase their technology use in learning and teaching and share best practices. This paper presents the findings of a grassroots event conducted in 2018, at WSU, Queenstown Campus and report on the impact, usefulness of the event as well as the expectations on the use of technology for teaching and learning. The paper has an implication to stakeholders in higher education who include: faculty, educators, researchers, policymakers, funders, e-learning specialists and academic developers who are responsible for Professional Academic Development (PAD). Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password