1. 1 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 The Status of E-Learning and Educational Technology in Makerere University Tito O. OKUMU E-Learning Manager By

2. 2 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Presentation Focus Institutional Policy History of e-Learning at Makerere The Current Status of e-learning Prospects at the Future Sunday, 13 November 2016

3. 3 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Institutional Policy The University Strategic Framework 2007/08 -2017/18 Art 3.2.5 outlines the ICT framework in Makerere. The objectives are: Harness ICT’s to improve teaching, learning, research & outreach. Increase access to ICT facilities in the University Improve the capacity of staff and students in ICT use Develop an ICT sustainable strategy for the University Provide faster access to internet services Harness ICT to improve administration and management and finally Harness ICT to improve marketing and public relations. Sunday, 13 November 2016

4. 4 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Elearning Project Makerere University ICT Policy E-Learning policy is embedded in the Master ICT Policy –Goal 1: To improve the quality of graduates, by utilizing modern instructional materials and methods, including increased use of ICT in teaching and research. –Goal 2: To provide greater access to university education, by developing capacity for increased enrolment through non-conventional approaches in teaching and learning i.e. Distance education and virtual university

5. 5 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Elearning Plans Leverage faculty/unit effectiveness by using ICT in instruction, learning and Research. Create organizational and technical conditions assuring continuous in-house e- learning training capabilities in the long- term. Ensure and require that all students and academic staff are trained on a continuous basis

6. 6 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Elearning Plans Cont’d Develop university wide and global e-learning networks based on academic interests groups and research collaborations. Establish the appropriate common DLE infrastructure and software responsive to academic needs through the designated central technological unit.

7. 7 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Makerere University Statistics It has been in existence for over 86 years It has 22 faculties/schools/institutes + constituent and affiliate colleges A student population of 30,000 undergraduate & about 3,000 graduate students. Conducts a Dual-mode delivery of content. It has 81 degree programmes, 42 of which are in sciences. Approximately 1,161 faculty teaching staff

8. 8 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 1997 – (AVU) pilot project. Introduced satellite content delivery, Use of webnars, Interwise Communication software, CD ROMS, Tapes etc Introduced WebCT Digital library History of E Learning @ Makerere

9. 9 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 With Makerere University, University of Dar- Salaam and Tuft University in USA Collaboration with Political Science Departments of the three Universities. Department of Gender and Women Studies was incorporated in this project especially the E- Learning aspect. Introduced Blackboard LMS at Makerere in 2002 2002Co-curriculum Development Project

10. 10 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Partnership with Tuft University In Sciences, targeted the Makerere University School of Public Health. Introduced Tuft Universities Knowledge Base (TUSK), LMS It is used extensively at the College of Health Sciences Sunday, 13 November 2016

11. 11 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Partnership with University of Western Cape SA Knowledge Environment for Web-based Learning (KEWL) http://nextgen.mak.ac.ughttp://nextgen.mak.ac.ug KEWL is registered as open source under GPL and therefore carries no licensing costs. Sunday, 13 November 2016

12. 12 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 HURIS – Human Resources Information ARIS – Academic Records Information System FINIS – Finance Information System MakLIBIS - Library Information System, http:// http://mulib.mak.ac.ug/col-link/e-resources.html http:// http://mulib.mak.ac.ug/col-link/e-resources.html Research Repository RMACS Other e-Resources

13. 13 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Possible Open Educational Resources http://www.wikieducator.org/ http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/ http://ocw.mit.edu http://www.oercommons.org/

14. 14 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Other e-Collaboration Millennium Science Initiative (MSI) African Virtual \University (AVU), http://www.avu.orghttp://www.avu.org Tuft University, http://tusk.musph.ac.ughttp://tusk.musph.ac.ug Teacher Education for Sub-Saharan Africa (TESSA) project – http://www.tessafrica.net http://www.tessafrica.net Strengthening Agricultural & Environmental Capacity Through Distance Education (SAEC-DE) – Mak, UON, Univ of Florida, CIAT with USAID Funding EDULINK and other e-learning projects in the Faculty of Agriculture RENU NUFFIC Association of African Universities and South African Institute of Distance Education http://www.saide.org.za

15. 15 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Infrastructural Support Connectivity Makerere total internet bandwidth is 25 mbps Access points, 7,838 Computers/laptops 5,191 Students; Kiosks 12 (multimedia labs ) A university-wide fibre optic cable network Introduction of iLabs in collaboration with MIT. Wireless networks in 2 Halls of residences (Dag & Africa) Sunday, 13 November 2016

16. 16 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Contribution from Development Partners Carnegie, FORD Foundation, NORAD, Rockfeller UTL and SIDA Sunday, 13 November 2016

17. 17 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Internet Kiosk locationNo PC Allocated 1.Medical School10 2.Faculty of Arts10 3.School of Education10 4.JICA building15 5.CCE Hall20 6.Senate building20 7.Gender15 8.Faculty of Vet Medicine20 9.Africa Hall15 10.Faculty of Forestry20 11.ELearning Unit20 Total175 Source: DICTS Makerere University, Oct 2008

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19. 19 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Faculty/unitComputers/laptopsData points Institute of Environment and Natural Resources50 75 Institute of Psychology20 80 Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics98 159 Makerere Institute of Social Research35 72 School of Education91 336 School of Industrial and Fine Art37 63 Academic Registrar120 209 University Hospital7 28 University Library140 214 DOSATE24 30 DICTS65 80 Estates Department4 49 Main Building120 150 Student Guild031 Faculty of Food Science & Technology50200 Total5,1917,838 Source: DICTS Makerere University, Oct 2008

20. 20 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Computer Connectivity @ Makerere University

21. 21 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Human Interface Leadership Lecturers Students Supporting Staff Sunday, 13 November 2016

22. 22 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Leadership Council Committee on E-Learning in form of a Management Unit- University wide E-Research Group at Faculty of Computer and Information Technology E-Learning Faculty Committees at Faculty level ELearning Coordinators at Faculties and Departments in the University E-Learning Unit at IACE Sunday, 13 November 2016

23. 23 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Lecturers Some staff have been trained on online facilitation using Blackboard, TUSK and KEWL LMS Under NUFFIC e-Learning Project, 20 trained in Europe and others trained locally; training has also been undertaken for FCIT, WGS, FEMA and others under Carnegie funding. Staff graduating recently from abroad have had exposure on a variety of LMS Several staff pursuing graduate studies are researching in e- and m- learning. Sunday, 13 November 2016

24. 24 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Lectures cont’d There is training being offered by CIT for all staff who are interested. Individual Units of the University have trained staff Computer access has been provided by the Ministry of ICT for those interested. Staff have some access to computers Sunday, 13 November 2016

25. 25 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 BlackboardKEWL No. of users32,9792,784 No. of courses1,190283 No of Users for more than 1 course 18,834283 Active usage (%)57%5%

26. 26 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Students Constructive approach to include students Training of students in basic computer skills Makerere University approved an introductory level computing course for all University students. Students belong to the age bracket which is keen in IT. Fliers have been distributed to all students for enrolment on the blackboard platform Sunday, 13 November 2016

27. 27 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Support Staff Invitation for training was made to all staff. Administrative support to improve communication between education providers and students. ARIS, FINIS MakLIB and HURIS are operational Most can access the intranet and have Makerere email address. Sunday, 13 November 2016

28. 28 E-Learning in Makerere University From Distribution… Learning Management Systems Materials online Presentation Information … to Collaboration E-Portfolios Weblogs Communication Collaboration WiKis Communities Transmissive Learning Expansive Learning

29. 29 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Critical Areas to be addressed Ratio of Computers to Users High cost of Connectivity Low Computer literacy rate at the University among staff and students Power Outages Incentive mechanisms that encourages staff embrace educational technology Increasing demand for end-user access infrastructure

30. 30 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Critical Areas cont’d Elearning Critical Mass to champion implementation at Makerere University. Identify Specific Deliverables Proprietary software access Quality assurance Gender mainstreaming

31. 31 E-Learning in Makerere University Sunday, 13 November 2016 Thank You for Your attention