VUT’S DR. Pitso to keynote the 2nd International Conference on Current Trends on Science Technology Education and exhibition to be hosted in Turkey.
By: Nontobeko Moimane – 29 February 2024
Dr. Teboho Pitso, the Vaal University of Technology (VUT)’s esteemed Manager at the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, has been extended an invitation to serve as a keynote speaker at the upcoming 2nd International Conference on Current Trends on Science Technology Education and Exhibition (SCITEED 2024) in Turkey, from 21-24 April 2024.
SCITEED 2024, the premier event illuminating the integration and advancement of physical and social sciences within basic and higher education. The gathering will bring together educators, researchers, policymakers, and curriculum developers under one roof to collaborate, explore, and enhance the trajectory of science education for the generations to come.
Embracing this opportunity, he eagerly accepted the invitation to share his insights with a global audience. Dr. Pitso’s plan includes orchestrating virtual presentations by several academics who are actively contributing chapters, alongside a post-doctoral student and one of his master’s students.
Renowned for his expertise in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Pitso’s research focus revolves around the dynamic intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship within educational contexts. His standing in the field is underscored by his membership in the esteemed International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, headquartered in Canada.
Notably, Dr. Pitso introduced the groundbreaking concept of “Telagogy,” a visionary approach to teaching and learning that envisions web-based educational experiences like streaming services like Netflix. This innovation intended to exceed conventional educational paradigms well into the future, even beyond the year 2030. Collaborating with a team of dedicated academics and developers, Dr. Pitso spearheads the forthcoming publication titled “Telagogy: Learning in Deep Cyberspaces of Society 5.0 and Beyond Domination.”
Reflecting on his journey, he humbly shared his experience presenting a seminal paper on Telagogy at the International Conference on Learning in Barcelona, Spain, in September 2023. “It was quite humbling to reveal a concept born right here at VUT and witness its increasing international acclaim,” remarked Dr. Pitso, underscoring the institution’s global impact in shaping educational discourse.
Undiscouraged by concurrent commitments, including an ongoing feasibility study within the mining industry in the Limpopo region, Dr. Pitso’s unwavering dedication underscores his commitment to elevating the VUT brand, showcasing its expertise, educational prowess, and cutting-edge research on the global stage.