e-Learning and Educational Technology (eLET)
The e-Learning and Educational Technology (eLET) unit provides and manages innovative e-learning and educational technology initiatives to support and enhance teaching and learning for both academic staff and students at CUT.
Access eThuto
eThuto is CUT’s primary online learning management system. All enrolled students are automatically registered on the platform, which serves as the central hub for course materials, assessments, and academic communication.
Log in to eThuto →eThuto Helpdesk
Email: ethuto@cut.ac.za
Location: Centre for e-Learning and Educational Technology Building, Room 4
Our Core Services
Beyond platform management, the eLET unit empowers the CUT community to leverage technology for enhanced educational outcomes through the following key initiatives:
Platform Management and Support
- Creating and maintaining a stable, suitable academic online e-learning environment.
- Registering all enrolled students on the eThuto platform.
- Providing dedicated support and addressing student queries via the eThuto Helpdesk.
Academic Staff Development
- Empowering lecturers and students to effectively use new educational technologies and online environments.
- Training and supporting lecturers in the development and implementation of blended and fully online learning models.
Course Design and Multimedia
- Supporting academic staff in the pedagogical development and technical design of online courses and programmes.
- Promoting and facilitating the effective use of multimedia resources to enhance teaching and learning engagement.
Educational Technology Tools
- Administering and supporting various electronic and online tools to enhance academic integrity and research.
- Managing institutional access to similarity check software (Turnitin) and online survey software (QuestionPro).
Student Academic Development and Support (SADS)
Writing Centre
Disability Unit (DU)