Research Interests:

• Teaching and learning in higher education
• Assessment
• OER

Qualifications:

• PhD (Learning and Teaching)
• M(Ed) (Curriculum Studies)
• B(Ed)
• BA(Ed)

Publications, Papers and Research Reports

Papers presented:

• Mostert, E., Pienaar, M. & De Bruyn, E.  2018.  How to achieve faculty buy-in for new assessment and evaluation tools. EduTech Africa, Sandton, 9-10 October.
• Pienaar, M.  2017.  The AfriVIP project: open education resources in Veterinary Science. Flexible Futures Conference: Higher Education Innovation Conference and Expo, CSIR, Pretoria, 5 – 6 September.
• Mostert, E., Pienaar, M. & Moore, A.  2016.  Mission possible - Hybrid with a touch of Vet Ed. Elearning Update, Kempton Park, 6-8 September.
• Mostert, E. & Pienaar, M.  2015.  Student support in Veterinary Science teaching: Using clickers in the classroom. HELTASA Conference: Re-imagining the curriculum, North-West University, Potchefstroom, November. (Poster)
• Pienaar, M.  2011.  WILly-nilly or WILling (WIL on myTUTor). HEDS Research Indaba, Tshwane University of Technology.
• Pienaar, M.  2010.  The Necessity of Assessment Centres in Teaching and Learning. HELTASA Conference: Higher Education Development: Academic Excellence, Opportunities & Challenges, University of Limpopo, Tzaneen, 23 – 25 November.
• Pienaar, M.  2010.  Back to Mythstakes of Technology in the Future Classroom. HEDS Research Indaba, Tshwane University of Technology.

Referee duties:

• Reviewer.
• Kruger, M. 2016. Is mobile learning contributing towards technology addiction?
• Examiner.
• Unisa. External examiner. 2016. Mafenya, N.P. Effective assessment in open distance and e-learning: using the Signature Courses at the University of South Africa as model for future practice. D Ed in Curriculum Studies Thesis.
• Language editing.
• North-West University. Language editor. 2018. Zeelie, E. A lean project management framework for additive manufacturing. Masters in Engineering (MEng).
• University of Pretoria. Language editor. 2017. Delen, H.P. Investigating the effects of fatigue and coping on the wellbeing of blue-collar workers in South Africa. Magister Commercii (Industrial Psychology).

Multimedia and apps:

• Biomechanics: Basic Biomechanics for therapist’s app for the University of Pretoria.
• HAS abattoir: Hygiene Assessment System checklist app for the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria.

Current activities:

• Support to the Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning.
• Individual and academic staff support – teaching and professional development.
• Presentation of workshops.