1. 21ST CENTURY eLEARNING By
 TOPIC: eLEARNING TRANSFORMING EMPLOYERBILITY
Presented during the 2nd eLearning and Innovations Conference
(28th – 31st July 2014) By
John Kimotho
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development

2. PRESENTATION
1. Education and Industry 2. Gap 3. KICD developed content 4. Attributes of elearning that transform employability 5. Q&A

3. Why do people get educated? Why do people get trained?
EDUCATION & INDUSTRY
Why do people get educated?
Why do people get trained?
Universality; employee, self, employer
The global village
Global competitiveness
Anytime, Anywhere – BPOs?

4. Develops Competencies Ability to acquire skills
CURRICULUM
Develops Competencies
Ability to acquire skills
Responds to National goals of Education
Prepare the citizens to contribute in nation building, to society well being ….
Builds on talents
Provides human resource suitable for industry.

5. Educating for digital era? Training for Knowledge Society?
CURRENT SITUATION
Educating for digital era?
Training for Knowledge Society?
Primary level
Who is handling this?
Secondary
Computer studies optional subject
Teacher Training
Curriculum includes ICT as integrated content
Kenya’s national broadband strategy

6. There is need for IT skills in every field.
SKILLS GAP
There is need for IT skills in every field.
Software developers are seriously lacking.
Graduates lack skills in IT as demanded in the market. Solution providers/managers.
By 2013, 9,600 skilled IT HR was needed to fill the Kenyan workforce
70% Growth in Software Developers needed
57% Growth in other ICT domains needed
Pressure in training and need for a coordinated approach in standards.

7. Skills needed:- the actual challenge: Innovative Thinking
WHAT IS LACKING?
Skills needed:- the actual challenge:
Innovative Thinking
Problem Solving
Project Management-Efficient Result Based
Others:
Business Entrepreneurship and Continuous Learning

8. This will prepare the Human Resource for Knowledge Society
Industry
93% of companies and organizations accept that the IT skills gap hinders technology optimization to enhance their competitive edge
Kenya has turned to competence base curricular to meet the demands of Vision 2030.
This will prepare the Human Resource for Knowledge Society

9. KICD – A PRE-AMBLE
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is a state corporation established under an Act of parliament no. 4 of 2013.
The Institute is mandated to develop curriculum and curriculum support materials among other functions.
KICD is the regional centre of excellence in curriculum and curriculum support development.
KICD has developed interactive digital content for primary and secondary schools, Primary Teachers colleges and runs a National Educational Digital TV channel, schools radio broadcast and Online Teacher Orientation Course. Local content and own learner friendly LMS.

10. Schools Radio Broadcast
Using radio in teaching and learning
Schools Radio Broadcast
KICD produces educational radio lessons (IRI) for the following levels :
Primary
Secondary
In-service for practicing teachers
General public during school holidays
This broadcast has national coverage.
Most teachers and learners now own mobile phones and Kenya with almost 20 million mobile subscribers can now be reached thus saving time, energy and resources and opening up new frontier in the knowledge society.

11. KICD STUDIOS
TV programs are packaged KICD run a National Educational Digital TV Channel known as EDU Channel 24/7. It airs programs on curriculum, documentaries and entertainment such as National drama, musical and students congress on science and technology.

12. INTERACTIVE DIGITAL CONTENT FOR SECONDARY LEVEL
The Institute has developed interactive digital content in the following twelve (12) subjects in Form 1-4:
1.Mathematics Agriculture,
2.English Home science
3.Kiswahili Computer Studies
4.Chemistry Business Studies
5.Physics Geograhy
6.Biology History and Government

13. PRIMARY SCHOOL CONTENT
TAFAKARI
The primary school subject digitized are
Mathematics and Science for std 3 to 8.
Content developed is in video format, interactive multimedia lessons and print notes.
This project was carried out with local and international collaboration and benchmarking.
The content has been disseminated to all the 19 PTTCs, KISE and KESI.

14. PRIMARY SCHOOL CONTENT
Interactive digital content for lower primary has also be developed in 5 subjects.
This include Mathematics, Science, English, Kiswahili and Social studies.
In addition two modules have been developed for learners and teacher to assist in basic ICT skills and ICT integration in preparation of the Government laptop project

15. PILOTING OF CLASS ONE DIGITAL CONTENT

16. ELIMIKA
This a LMS supported by a community of experts. The following are the key features:
Developing, hosting and managing online courses
Educational chat rooms
Dedicated online tutors
Online assessments
Teacher orientation on curriculum implementation

17. Success of curriculum digitization in Kenya
The interactive digital content is developed by Kenyans and this makes it appeal to learners as they can associate with the content. The multimedia elements are sourced from the local environment such as photos and videos.
It has lead to capacity building of our own e-learning staff, multimedia developers and teachers. This has lead to skills development which is necessary in the knowledge economy. It has also lead to curriculum developers capacity build for other countries within the continent.

18. Elearning transforming employability
The interactive nature of elearning programmes develops creativity among learners. Creativity is one of the 21st century skills.
Elearning nurtures innovation. Learners become innovative giving employer the needed competitive edge.
Elearning exposes learners to the same quality of teaching and learning materials globally leading to global relevance. Creates shared thinking and strengthens communities of practice.

19. Through elearning, collaborations and networking is highly emphasized.
Why e-learning?
Elearning sharpens problem solving skills. Job hunting becomes head hunting.
Through elearning, collaborations and networking is highly emphasized.
Networking skills acquired by learners through elearning supports job seeking and competitive performance.

20. Employability in Digital Era
Creative mind
Innovative worker
Life long learner
Relevant in Knowledge society
High degree of media literacy; Media Prosumers
eLearning develops employable citizens; holistic, flexible and reasonably aggressive

21. INCREASING JOBS/Engagements
Hardware (OEMs and vendors)
Maintenance: youth ….
Power installations and management
Interactive Content
LMS developers
Animators, video, audio
Illustrators
Exercises/Games developers
Content evaluators/regulators
Where do you fit?

22. THANK YOU