Joyce W. Gikandi

Joyce Gikandi is an information systems and educational technology specialist; with major bias in E-learning and online assessment. She holds a Doctorate in ICT Education of University of Canterbury, New Zealand, a Post Graduate Diploma and MSc in Computer-Based Information Systems of Sunderland University, UK, and a Bachelor’s degree of Egerton University, Kenya. She is an experienced researcher practitioner and has sustained contribution to knowledge through teaching, research and consultancy. Dr Gikandi is currently a Senior Lecturer at Mount Kenya University, Kenya. Her current interests include research and development of effective strategies and tools for ICT application in the field of Education, Agri-business and Health sciences. She has substantially published in peer reviewed Journals/Databases and one of her publications (Journal of Computers & Education) titled “Online formative assessment in higher education: A review of the literature” has been editor’s choice for several years with over 750 citations.(700e99c4-c03c-4800-8f02-256b638ad6fc)

Publications

Competence-Based Curriculum and E-Learning in Higher Education
Competence-Based Curriculum and E-Learning in Higher Education
Jared Keengwe, Joyce W. Gikandi. © 2023. 394 pages.
Higher education is characterized by ubiquitous digital technologies and e-learning that are inevitably influencing the development of core competencies and professional skills...
Enhancing E-Learning Through Integration of Online Formative Assessment and Teaching Presence
Enhancing E-Learning Through Integration of Online Formative Assessment and Teaching Presence
Joyce Wangui Gikandi. © 2021. 14 pages.
The proliferation of information communication technologies (ICT) continues to increase opportunities for effective pedagogical approaches and online learning. This paper reports...
Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning and Assessment: A Strategy for Developing Online Learning Communities in Continuing Education
Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning and Assessment: A Strategy for Developing Online Learning Communities in Continuing Education
Joyce W. Gikandi. © 2020. 25 pages.
This chapter focuses on re-interpreting the findings of a recent study based on collaborative learning perspectives. The study utilized a case study design in which two online...
Towards a Theory of Formative Assessment in Online Higher Education
Towards a Theory of Formative Assessment in Online Higher Education
Joyce W. Gikandi. © 2020. 25 pages.
The affordances of online learning have coincided with increasing demand for higher education across disciplines. The need to provide appropriate learning support while fostering...
Promoting Competence-Based Learning and Assessment Through Innovative Use of Electronic Portfolios
Promoting Competence-Based Learning and Assessment Through Innovative Use of Electronic Portfolios
Joyce W. Gikandi. © 2019. 28 pages.
This chapter focuses on how innovative use of electronic portfolios (e-portfolios) can contribute towards meeting the needs of 21st century learners by promoting competence-based...
Meeting Higher Education Expectations in the Digital Age and Reliability of Assessment in E-Learning Settings
Meeting Higher Education Expectations in the Digital Age and Reliability of Assessment in E-Learning Settings
Joyce W. Gikandi. © 2019. 22 pages.
As online and blended learning increasingly become common, higher educators and researchers need to rethink fundamental issues of teaching, learning, and assessment in these...
Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning and Assessment: A Strategy for Developing Online Learning Communities in Continuing Education
Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning and Assessment: A Strategy for Developing Online Learning Communities in Continuing Education
Joyce W. Gikandi. © 2017. 25 pages.
This chapter focuses on re-interpreting the findings of a recent study based on collaborative learning perspectives. The study utilized a case study design in which two online...
Towards a Theory of Formative Assessment in Online Higher Education
Towards a Theory of Formative Assessment in Online Higher Education
Joyce W. Gikandi. © 2015. 25 pages.
The affordances of online learning have coincided with increasing demand for higher education across disciplines. The need to provide appropriate learning support while fostering...