Rabelani Dagada

Qualifications: MCom: Information Systems, MEd: Computer-based Education

Job Title: Lecturer: Information & Knowledge Management

Contact: Rabelani.Dagada@wits.ac.za

Teaching Areas & Research:

Rabelani Dagada is a Lecturer for Information and Knowledge Management and Programme Director for ICT Governance and Risk Management at the Wits Business School. He holds Masters of Education in Computer-based Education and Masters of Commerce in Information Systems from the Rand Afrikaans University and the University of Witwatersrand respectively. He is currently studying for his PhD in Information Systems at the University of South Africa. Rabelani has undertaken a myriad of short courses in information technology - including web development, telecommunications, online learning and project management. He has presented papers in national and international conferences. Rabelani is a prolific writer and reads widely.

A seasoned scholar, he has an extensive published portfolio in ICT related publications. Rabelani is a Professional Member of the Computer Society of South Africa and the South African Institute for Computer Scientists and Information Technologists. His research interests include ICT in Education, e-commerce, mobile commerce, telecommunications, and ICT governance and risk management. Rabelani is the author of the forthcoming book entitled: Time, Place and Pace: Computer-integrated Learning in Corporate South Africa.

Lecture & Research Interests: Mobile Commerce, Telecommunications, ICT Governance and Risk Management, Knowledge Management, E-Learning, Mobile Learning.

Research:

Publications in journals
Chigona, A. and Dagada, R. (2011) Empirical study on new technologies uptake at institutions of higher learning in South Africa, Innovations in Education and Teaching International, forthcoming.
Dagada, R. and Chigona, A. (2011) Domestication of E-Learning in Higher Learning Institutions in South Africa, International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design, forthcoming.
Dagada, R. (2011) The impact of the South African Universal Access Policy to ICT in Education: Issues and Challenges, Journal of Communication and Computer, 7, forthcoming.
Dagada, R. (2011) The role of the Development Finance Institutions in funding telecommunications projects in the public section in South Africa, Journal of Communication and Computer, 9, forthcoming.
Dagada, R. (2011) The role of an electronic “Contracts Management System” to improve service delivery in a rural community in South Africa, Journal of Computer Technology and Application, forthcoming.
Dagada, R. and Carmichael, T. (2011) Entrepreneurship and Information and Communications Technology, Chapter 6, in Urban, B. (eds), Technopreneurship: Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Pearson Education, Cape Town, South Africa, pp. 183-218.
Kinuthia, W. and Dagada, R. (2008) E-learning incorporation: an exploratory study of three South African higher education institutions, International Journal on E-Learning, 7(4), pp. 623-639.

Editorships
Dagada, R. (2009) Reviewer, South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences
Dagada, R. (2009) Reviewer, Impact: Journal of Applied Research in Workplace E-learning, E-learning network of Australasia.
Dagada, R. (2009) 'Time, Space and Pace - Computer-integrated Learning in Corporate South Africa, First Edition, UNISA Press, Pretoria, pp. 1-158.

Books and/or chapters in books
Dagada, R. and Carmichael, T. (2011) Entrepreneurship and Information and Communications Technology, Chapter 6, in Urban, B. (eds), Technopreneurship: Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Pearson Education, Cape Town, South Africa, pp. 183-218.
Dagada, R., Mukhwevho, S. and Schofield, A. (2011) Telecommunication revolution in a developmental state: South Africa becomes an ICT phenomenon, New York: Raider Publishing International.
Dagada, R .(2009) 'Time, Space and Pace - Computer-integrated Learning in Corporate South Africa, First Edition, UNISA Press, Pretoria, pp. 1-158.

Conference proceedings
Chigona, A. and Dagada, R. (2011, 28 March – 01 April) 'Adoption of eLearning Platforms at Tertiary Level in South Africa: Qualitative Analysis', In the Global Conference on Learning and Technology, Melbourne, pp. 93 - 101.
Dagada, R. (2011, 27 June – 01 July) 'Instructors’ capabilities on eLearning platforms in South Africa HEI: A Capability Approach', In the ED-Media: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Lisbon, Portugal.
Dagada, R. (2010, 07 - 08 April) 'The Impact of Information Security Awareness Training on Information Security Behaviour', In the 9th Annual Security Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Dagada, R. (2010, 07 - 08 April) 'Digital Banking Security, risk and Credibility concerns in South Africa', In the 9th Annual Security Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Dagada, R. and Hadebe, X. (2010, 18 - 22 October) 'Factors affecting the use and adoption of e-learning at Higher Education Institutions: Lesson from the University of the Witwatersrand', In the World conference on Learning in corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Orlando, USA.
Dagada, R. (2010, 17 - 20 May) ' Information and Communications Technology Policy in South Africa Brings Light at the End of the Tunnel for e-Learning', In the Global Conference on Learning and Technology, Penang, Malaysia.
Dagada, R. (2010, 17 - 20 May) ' Has the South African Universal Access Policy to Telecommunication Services Failed ICT in Education?', In the Global Conference on Learning and Technology, Penang, Malaysia.
Goldstuck, A. and Dagada, R. (2009, 06 - 08 July) 'Help us! We want to be "e-secured": digital banking customers' security needs in South Africa', In 11th Annual Conference on World Wide Web Applications, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg, South Africa, ISSA website.
Dagada, R. (2009, 15 - 18 July) 'A model to fund wireless broadband projects in provincial governments, municipalities and traditional authorities in South Africa', In 4th International Conference on Broadband Communication, Information Technology and Biomedical Applications, Wroclaw, Poland.
Dagada, R. (2009, 15 - 18 July) 'The role of web-based "Contracts Management System" to enhance service delivery in a rural community', In 4th International Conference on Broadband Communication, Information Technology and Biomedical Applications, Wroclaw, Poland.
Dagada, R. and Venter, L. (2009, 06 - 08 July) 'Too many laws but very little progress! Is South African highly acclaimed information security legislation redundant?', In 8th Annual ISSA Conference, University of Johannesburg, Aucklandpark, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Dagada, R. (2009, 02 - 04 September) 'Implementing a web-based "records and document management system" to enhance service delivery', In 11th Annual Conference on World Wide Web Applications, Cape Town University of Technology, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Dagada, R. (2008, 03-05 September) 'Employing web-based enterprise resource planning to enhance service delivery: lessons from Royal Bafokeng Administration', In Proceedings of the 10th annual conference on World Wide Web Applications, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa, pp. 1-16.
Dagada, R. and Stephanou, T. (2008, 07-09 July) 'The impact of information security awareness training on information security behaviour: the case for further research', In Proceedings of the ISSA 2008 Innovative Minds Conference, School of Tourism and Hospitality, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 309-330.