digiTAL 2025
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International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning in the Digital Age - digiTAL 2025

digiTAL 2025 is the sixth edition of the international conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning in the Digital age. The conference is being held virtually on the 28th of October 2025, and in person on the 4th and 5th November 2025 at the Maharani Hotel, North Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

 

Conference Theme – Navigating the Future of Education: AI, Inclusivity, and Sustainability in Pedagogy

This theme encompasses the overarching goal of preparing students and educators for the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age. This edition of the conference will explore innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment that specifically target the development of digital skills essential for success in the global job market. Topics which speak to this theme may include the integration of emerging technologies in education, the design of digital literacy curricula, and effective assessment strategies to measure and enhance digital competency. The conference aims to empower educators to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, fostering global employability and competitiveness.

Conference Focus

digiTAL 2025 will:
  • Focus on unpacking current practices in the higher education sector and the systematic consideration of the quality, effectiveness and practices that will illuminate patterns and trends in digital education; and,
  • Consider all aspects of teaching and learning from initial curriculum design, through to improving engagement, assessment and feedback.

digiTAL 2025 encourages academics and scholars to meet and exchange ideas and views in a forum stimulating respectful dialogue. The conference will afford an exceptional opportunity for renewing old acquaintances, making new contacts, networking, and facilitating partnerships across national and international borders.

We look forward to welcoming scholars from across South Africa and around the world to discuss the digital world of Teaching, Assessment and Learning….a frontier for the future.

Conference Topics

Teaching & Learning

  • Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy & Practice
  • Digital Fluency
  • Curriculum Design & Development
  • Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary & Transdisciplinary Education
  • Quality of learning experience and student Learning
  • Professional Training, Development & Concerns
  • International Education
  • Program Administration
  • Opportunities, Challenges and experiences for/with digital teaching
  • Quality Assurance in Education
  • Digital Skills
  • Accessibility in Education
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Emerging techniques & technologies
  • Faculty growth & development
  • Leadership in Education
  • Integrating Technology in Education
  • Student Engagement

Innovation & Assessment

  • Academic Integrity in Education
  • Design, Implementation & Assessment of Innovative Technologies in Education
  • Innovative Assessment Techniques, Strategies, Tools and Technologies
  • Opportunities, Challenges and experiences for/with digital assessment

Key Dates

Submission of Abstracts: 31 March 2025

Notice of Abstract Outcome: 30 April 2025

Submission of Full Papers: 15 June 2025

Notice of Full Paper Outcome: 15 July 2025

Final Full Paper Submissions: 25 July 2025

Submission to Springer: 31 July 2025

Early Bird Registration closes: 1 August 2025

Late Registration: 1 September 2025

Registration Closes: 15 September 2025

Conference Dates: 4 & 5 November 2025

2025/11/04 08:00:00

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Conference Chair

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Professor Upasana Singh

Senior Lecturer, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Publications Chair

Prof Nair

Professor Sid Nair

Executive Dean, Victorian Institute of Technology, Australia

Testimonials

OK – digiTAL 2k

Thank you Prof Sid and Dr Upasana to have organised such an enriching conference in such a difficult context.  Hats off to the organising team for such a smooth conduct of the conference.

UM – digiTAL 2k

Great Organisers, Superb Presenters, Critical probing Questions, Fantastic answers, engaging discussions, powered by easy to use tech n above all: rose above the challenges. Thank Dr. Upasana n Team.

SL – digiTAL 2k

Great conference indeed. Big thanks to Dr. Upasana. Looking forward to digital 2021.

PS – digiTAL 2k

Thank you to the organisers for letting the conference go smoothly and in time. All the best to all of you for your future endeavours.

AJ – digiTAL 2k

Heartiest congratulations to Prof Sid and Prof Upasana for smooth conduct of conference.

AB – digiTAL 2k

Thank you Dr Singh for the fantastic work and connecting the digiTAL 2020 team. Great learning opportunities and interactions.

CG – digiTAL 2k

Thank you Dr Singh for organizing such an interesting event.

CT – digiTAL 2k

all your rigorous and meticulous design and organisation has produced a learning community that has never before existed! Looking forward to seeing the people and the dolphins in Durban next year!

GN – digiTAL 2k

Thank you Dr Upasna for providing such a platform and for your continuous support.

JA – digiTAL 2k

Congratulations to you Ma’am for flawless organisation of 1st day sessions. Highly informative sessions. Great enriching event.

BC – digiTAL 2k

Well done Dr Singh and everyone who presented and chaired sessions. Amazing how we can all feel so close together even though separated. The ideas and thinking was amazing.

SA – digiTAL 2k

Lovely conference. Everything went well. I enjoyed it, some very interesting papers.

HN – digiTAL 2k

Thank and well done on the conference.  I attended both days and really enjoyed it.  It was well organised.  You even thought of music during the break

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