Message from the Editor-in-Chief

Abstract

<p>Common to all tertiary educators in current times have been to re-think and recalibrate existing learning and teaching offerings, so they are appropriately aligned with the opportunities and promises of openness and flexibility. This may manifest as allowing technology to dominate, scaffold and drive our educational classrooms, rather than the more traditional personalised comfort of face-to-face instruction. Challenges abound for educators to ensure that they develop for their students a sense of belonging, community, and 'place' in the virtual classroom. Another challenge is ensuring that the design of their educational offerings tap into, and nurture the development of student learning styles and approaches to learning, that can lead to a successful, meaningful, productive and enjoyable student learning experience.</p>