Directorate of Open Distance and Electronic Learning

Training of Teaching staff in Preparedness for Blended Teaching and Learning

kibabii — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:57:44 +0000

In readiness for the start of a new semester through blended teaching and learning, Directorate of Open Distance and E-learning organized a two-day training for both Full-time and Part-time teaching staff between 10^th and 11^th February 2022. The refresher training included Designing and Developing Digital Learning content on the Kibabii University Learning Management System for Blended Teaching and Learning and was carried out by the In-charge of ODeL Dr. Alice Nambiro and Mr. Macdonald, ICT Officer ODeL.

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Kibabii University Hosts Virtual Workshop on Technology-Enabled Learning

kibabii — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:25:29 +0000

Technology Enabled Learning (TEL) policy development workshop was sponsored by Commonwealth of Learning (COL). This was in honour of an agreement signed between Commonwealth of Learning and Kibabii University. Kibabii University was privileged to be among the three Universities in Kenya which are supported by COL. 47 participants from Kibabii University were invited to attend and participate in the workshop including members of management led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo. The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Sanjaya Mishra, an education specialist: eLearning and Ms. Barbara Khavugwi from Commonwealth of Learning. The Workshop was held online via Zoom. The Workshop was scheduled from 9.00 a.m. – 11.00a.m. from Monday 24^th August, 2020 to Friday 28^th August, 2020. The Objective of the Workshop was to come up with a draft Policy on Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL) for Kibabii University.

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Directorate of Open Distance & E – Learning 2019/2020 Financial Year Performance Contact Self Evaluation Exercise

kibabii — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 08:07:29 +0000

In August 2019 the Ministry of Education and the Inspectorate of State Corporations negotiated and vetted Kibabii University’s performance contract for the financial year 2019/2020. The contract was cascaded and implemented within the required stipulated framework. The self-evaluation process was carried out from Tuesday 25^thAugust, 2020 to Friday 28^th August, 2020, Directorate of Open Distance & E – Learning was evaluated. Kibabii University has successfully implemented the PC of FY 2019/2020 despite the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Training on E-Learning Course Management

kibabii — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:38:36 +0000

The Directorate of Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) headed by Dr. Alice Nambiro, organized a one day training to all CoDs on basic skill of managing online teaching and learning which was held on 22^nd April, 2020 in Computer Lab ABC 212. The training involved Designing Self-Directed Online Courses and Assessments on Kibabii University E-learning platform and Using Video Conferencing facilities in Open and Distance learning. This training was essential to enable lecturers engage their students on their respective courses using E-learning during COVID-19 quarantine period.

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Kibabii University Represented at the Policy Development for Technology-Enabled Learning Workshop

kibabii — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:48:20 +0000

Open Distance and E-Learning Director, Dr. Alice Nambiro attended a workshop on Policy Development for Technology-Enabled Learning at Kaimosi Friends University College on 25^th and 26^th November 2019. Workshop was facilitated by Dr. Sanjaya Mishra from Commonwealth of Learning.

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Training on Digital Content Development for E-learning Platform

kibabii — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:16:39 +0000

The Directorate of Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) headed by Dr. Alice Nambiro, organized a three-day staff workshop themed “Instructional Design, Digital Content Development, Delivery and Management ” for School of Business and Economics (SOBE) staff and board members held on 6^th – 8^th November, 2019 at Kamadep Guest House, Kakamega. The training covered Designing Instructional materials for various learning Strategies, Proper utilization of Learning Management System for effective course management, and finally integrating various learning resources using Authoring tool.

Open Distance and Electronic Learning Directorate of Kibabii University vision is to provide flexible and innovative approaches to learning through utilization of technology and provision of effective learner support. We plan to facilitate delivery of Certificates, Diploma, Degree, Masters and PhD programs to our learners in various parts of the Country, East Africa Region and beyond.

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Training on Digital Content Design for E-learning Platform

kibabii — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:25:25 +0000

Directorate of Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) conducted a one-day training on Digital Content Design for e-learning platform. The training was towards enhancing an interaction online learning material that covers well course content and learners needs. Dr. E. Masibo, COD Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology presented teaching strategies and methodologies while Dr. Peters Anselimo, Chairman Department of Information Technology discussed standard instructional design strategies. DVC (ASA), Prof. Solomon Shibairo made opening and closing remarks during the training.

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Digital Content Development Workshop

kibabii — Mon, 06 May 2019 07:03:46 +0000

Directorate of Open Distance and E-Learning (ODEL) in conjunction with School of Computing and Informatics (SCAI) held a six day digital content development workshop at Hotel Joventure in Kisumu on 21^st April to 26^th April, 2019. Representatives from different Schools and Faculties were trained on Instructional Design, Digital Content Development, Delivery and Management. Participants were awarded certificates on completion. The workshop was officially opened by the Vice chancellor, Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo.

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