Program

09:00	Dr. Nicholas Letting (Vice Chancellor, The Management University of Africa, & Vice Chair KICD Council;, Kenya) Chief Guest - Remarks ( abstract )
09:35	Prof. Peter Eratus Kinyanjui (Chairman, KICD Council, Kenya) Chief Guest - Remarks ( abstract )
10:05	Dr. Julius Jwan (Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Kenya) TBA ( abstract )

10:45-11:15Expo Time & Networking & Energizer Break - Coffee/Tea Served. Expo Open

11:15-12:30 Session 6A: Track: Changing Lives: Mobile Education & Tools - Across the Sectors

Chair:

Paul Kihara (Dedan Kimathi University, Kenya)

Location: Demo Lab

11:15	Kyle Moss (Qualcomm Wireless Reach, USA) Nivi Mukherjee (eLimu, Kenya) Margaret Ombai (Tacitus, Kenya) Evelyne Momanyi (Embakassi Garrison Primary School, Kenya) Power of mLearning: Using 3G Technology to Deliver High Quality, Teacher Created, Locally Relevant Education Content and Training ( abstract )
11:45	Mercy Karogo (KICD, Kenya) The Role of ICT in Corruption Prevention ( abstract )

11:15-12:30 Session 6B: Track: Changing Lives: Mobile Education Making Waves Across the Sectors

Track: Changing Lives: Mobile Education Making Waves Across the Sectors

Chair:

Ann Kangethe (Kenya School of Government (KSG), Kenya)

Location: Council Room

11:15	Dr. Joel Mtebe (University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of) Using MOOCs to Enrich Computer Science Delivery at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ( abstract )
11:45	Gaudence Obondo (Moi University, Kenya) The smart phone Revolution Has Arrived in Classroom! What Are my Options? ( abstract )

11:15-12:30 Session 6C: Track: Changing Lives for Disadvantaged Audiences

Chair:

Peter Barasa (Kenya School of Government (KSG), Kenya)

Location: Kifaru 3

11:15	Ann Teresa Kangethe (Kenya School of Government Embu, Kenya) David Simiyu (KSG-Embu, Kenya) Moses Njoroge (KSG-Embu, Kenya) E-Learning and Disability Mainstreaming ( abstract )
11:45	Joseph Athiende (Kenyatta University / Philosophers of Clementina School, Kenya) Psycho-Educational Assessments of Learners with Learning Disabilities: An Investigation of the Challenges Faced Czech Republic ( abstract )

11:15-12:30 Session 6D: Changing Lives: Teaching professions (Trainers, teacher Education & Faculty Development) Concurrent Sessions

Chair:

Dr.Rhoda Gitonga (Kenyatta University, Kenya)

Location: Nyati 1

11:15	John Kimotho (KICD, Kenya) ICT Technology for Special Needs Learners ( abstract )
11:45	Ifeoma Nwabachili (Wavecrest College of Hospitality, Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria) Towards e-Learning for Hospitality Operations in Nigeria ( abstract )

12:30-13:30Lunch Break - Expo Time

14:00-15:00 Session 7: Keynote [plenary session]

Chair:

Dr. Joel Mtebe (University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of)

Location: Simba

14:00

Prof. Koen Depryck (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium)

When F2F Teaching is Almost Running out of Options… e-Learning as an Effective and Efficient Mode for Partnering with Hard to Reach Learners. ( abstract )

15:00-16:00 Session 8: Digital Publishing Panel Presentation -[Plenary Session]

Welcome our Panelists:

Dr. Atieno Adala, African Virtual University
Joan Mwachi, World Reader
Toni Maraviglia, Eneza Education

Chair:

Esther Gacicio (Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Kenya)

Location: Simba

16:00-16:30Expo Time & Networking & Energizer Break - Coffee/Tea Served.

16:30-17:30 Session 9: Special Interest Groups Meetings - Boosting Your Networking Opportunities

Chair:

Jotham Mwale (Multimedia University of Kenya, Kenya)

Location: Simba

Thursday, October 1st, 2015

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08:30-09:00 Session 10: Welcome & Announcements

Chair:

Dr. Lydia Kaume (University of Missouri, USA)

08:45-17:30 Session 11: Youth Innovators Pitches,Showcase Sessions & Poster Sessions - All day Youth Event

Chair:

Eng. Martin Obuya (DEMO Africa, Africa, Kenya)

09:00-10:00 Session 12: Keynote [Plenary]

Chair:

Norbert Boruett (Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya)

Location: Simba

09:00

Dr. Bitange Ndemo (University of Nairobi, Kenya)

The Future of E-learning ( abstract )

10:00-10:45Expo Time & Networking & Energizer Break - Coffee/Tea Served

10:45-12:30 Session 13A: Changing Lives Through Mobile Education

Session has One Round Table presentation and Two symposium presentations

Chair:

Werner Hansen (GPO, Germany)

Location: Demo Lab

10:45	Shatomi Luster (University of Missouri Extension, USA) Lydia Kaume (University of Missouri Extension, USA) A Blended Learning Approach for Adult Learners in Community Based Programs ( abstract )
11:15	Paul Waibochi (CEMASTEA, Kenya) Esther Kamenwa (CEMASTEA, Kenya) m-learning: Using whatsapp in enhancing pedagogical competencies: The Lesson Study model ( abstract )
11:45	Werner Hansen (GPO, Germany) The Digital Classroom Model at Schools and Learning Institutions ( abstract )

10:45-12:30 Session 13B: Changing Lives for Disadvantaged Audiences

Chair:

Edward Ombajo (Catholic University of East Africa, Kenya)

Location: Council Room

10:45	James Wafula (Dellco Technologies Ltd, Kenya) Carolyn Wanjiku (Dellco Technologies Ltd, Kenya) From Elearning to Mobile Learning ( abstract )
11:15	Edward Savatia (Kibabii University, Kenya) Peter Barasa (Kibabii University, Kenya) Human Computer Interaction Framework for Visually Challenged Students for Kenyan Public Universities ( abstract )
11:45	James Mutinda (Kenya School of Government, Kenya) Josephine Mwanzia (Kenya School of Government, Kenya) Paradigm Shift to E learning: Inclusion of people living with disabilities. ( abstract )

10:45-12:30 Session 13C: Changing Lives Through Mobile Education

Chair:

Sarah Ndinya (Samasource/Samaschool, Kenya)

Location: Kifaru 3

10:45	Nwamaka Ibeme (National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria) Nnabuike Eya (National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria) Elearning and Mobile Education: A Panecea for Bridging Gender Inequality and its Effects on National Development in Nigeria ( abstract )
11:15	Joan Mwachi (Worldreader, Kenya) Sarah Jaffe (Worldreader, USA) Changing Lives Through Mobile Education: Project LEAP - Scaling In Libraries And Schools ( abstract )
11:45	Julia Bennett (Beaver Area School District, USA) Fan-Yu Lin (Robert Morris University, USA) One-to-One iPadTM Usage and Applications in K-12 Classrooms ( abstract )

10:45-12:30 Session 13D: Changing Lives through Social Media

Chair:

Peter Njuguna (NOPE Kenya, Kenya)

Location: Kifaru 4

10:45	Peter Barasa (Kibabii University, Kenya) Intelligent Multi agent Based system for social media learning. ( abstract )
11:15	Paul Kihara (Dedan Kimathi University, Kenya) Raymond Ongus (Mount Kenya University, Rwanda) Assessment of Factors Influencing the Use of Integrated Social Networking Tools in Learning Management Systems. ( abstract )

10:45-12:30 Session 13E: Changing Lives through elearning and Mobile Learning

Chair:

Njeri Mburu (CEMASTEA, Kenya)

Location: Nyati 1

10:45	John Kimotho (KICD, Kenya) ICT Integration for Special Needs Education Pupils ( abstract )
11:15	Dr. Atieno Adala (African Virtual University, Kenya) Round Table Session: The AVU ODeL Research Framework and Guidelines for Researchers and Practitioners in Preparing for Publication ( abstract )

12:30-13:30Lunch Break & Expo Time

14:00-15:00 Session 14: Keynote [plenary]

Chair:

Dr. Elizaphan Maina Muuro (KenyattaUniversity, Kenya)

Location: Simba

14:00

Tonee Ndungu (Kytabu, Kenya)

TBA ( abstract )

15:15-15:35 Session 15: mElimu Presentation

15:35-16:35 Session 16: Panel Session [ Plenary]

Chair:

Dr. Catherine Gakii Murungi (Kenyatta University, Kenya)

Location: Simba

16:35-17:00Expo Time & Networking & Energizer Break - Coffee/Tea Served

17:00-19:30 Session : Networking Cocktail, Twitter Party & Youth Awards - Open to all Delegates

Networking Cocktail

Chair:

Eng. Martin Obuya (DEMO Africa, Africa, Kenya)

Location: Simba

Friday, October 2nd, 2015

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08:30-09:00 Session 17: Welcome & Announcements

Chair:

Dr. Penina Lam (TALENTS Conference Co-Director, eLearning Innovators Inc., Canada)

09:00-10:00 Session 18: Keynote ([plenary]

Chair:

Kanyi Gioko (Ministry of Education, Kenya)

Location: Simba

09:00

Paul Kukubo (Collabmed, Kenya - Healthcare Technology, Kenya)

TBA ( abstract )

10:00-10:45Expo Time & Networking & Energizer Break - Coffee/Tea Served

10:45-12:30 Session 19A: Changing Lives: Teaching professions (Trainers, teacher Education & Faculty Development) Concurrent Sessions

Chair:

Keta Florence (Kenya Institute of curriculum Development, Kenya)

Location: Council Room

10:45	Fred Sagwe (Tabaka Boys High School, Kenya) Gilbert Kalo (Sunshine Secondary School, Kenya) Githinji Hinga (Chess Kenya, Kenya) A Case for ICT,Computing and chess :Redesigning the Kenyan Curriculum ( abstract )
11:15	David Macharia (KSG - Embu, Kenya) eLearning platform in Government Training Institutions in Kenya: Status and Challenges. A study on adaptation of ICT in the Kenya School of Government. ( abstract )
11:45	Faustin Kamuzora (Mzumbe University, Tanzania, United Republic of) Aurelia Kamuzora (Mzumbe University, Tanzania, United Republic of) Lecturers as Catalysts and Fulcrum of Mobile Learning ( abstract )

10:45-12:30 Session 19B: Changing Lives: Teaching professions (Trainers, teacher Education & Faculty Development) Concurrent Sessions

Chair:

Barbara Khavugwi Makhaya (eCampus of Maseno University, Kenya)

Location: Kifaru 3

10:45	Robert Yawe (QuadrantShift Africa, Kenya) Leveraging technology for effective student response ( abstract )
11:15	Barbara Khavugwi Makhaya (eCampus of Maseno University, Kenya) The Lecturer Capacity Building Approaches for Online Pedagogy at The E-Campus of Maseno University, Kenya ( abstract )
11:45	Njeri Mburu (CEMASTEA, Kenya) Improving teaching and learning through teacher developed digital content that link school and the world of work. ( abstract )

10:45-12:30 Session 19C: Changing Lives: Teaching professions (Trainers, teacher Education & Faculty Development) Concurrent Sessions

Chair:

James Mutinda (Kenya School of Government (KSG), Kenya)

Location: Kifaru 4

10:45	David Anderson (Eastern Michigan University, USA) Yichun Xie (Eastern Michigan University, USA) Systemic Reform Through The Integration of Complementary Best Practices: The GRACE Program ( abstract )
11:15	Daniel Makini Getuno (Egerton University, Kenya) Is UTAUT being used just for the sake of it? A critical review of literature in the Kenyan Context ( abstract )

10:45-12:30 Session 19D: Changing Lives through elearning and Mobile Learning

Chair:

Joseph Wambua (Kenya Institute of curriculum Development, Kenya)

Location: Nyati 1

10:45	Lydia Mucheru (KICD, Kenya) Relative Influence of Individual and Contextual Factors on Adoption of Computer Technology in ESP Schools in Kenya ( abstract )
11:15	Daniel Oloo (sos-childrensvillageskenya, Kenya) Open Space Literacy Project – Using ICT to improve literacy skills of children in early grades (1-3 ages 6-9) ( abstract )

11:45-12:45 Session 20: Round Table Session

A round table Session Facilitated by:

Curriculum Development - David Njenyere, KICD

Research - Patrick Nyanjui, KICD

Monitoring & Evaluation - Dr. Lydia Mucheru, KICD

Digital Content Development - Judy Muriuki, KICD

Cloud computing and big data - Cyrus Kamau, KICD

Marketing and Communication - Margaret Mithamo, KICD

Chair:

Daniel Makini Getuno (Egerton University, Kenya)

Location: Chui

12:30-13:30Lunch Break

14:00-15:00 Session 21: Keynote [plenary]

Chair:

Prof. Faustin Kamuzora (Mzumbe University, Tanzania, United Republic of)

Location: Simba

14:00

John Kimotho (Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Kenya)

Access to Educational Content in ‘Digital Kenya’ ( abstract )

15:00-15:30Expo Time & Networking & Energizer Break - Coffee/Tea Served

15:30-16:00 Session 22: Keynote [plenary]

Chair:

Dr. Joel Mtebe (University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of)

Location: Simba

15:30

Esther Gacicio (Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Kenya)

Teachers' Competencies in Curriculum Delivery to the 21st Century Learning ( abstract )

16:00-17:00 Session 23: Closing Ceremony

Chair:

Dr. Lydia Kaume (University of Missouri, USA)

16:00

Dr. Maurice Khayota (eLearning Innovations Conference, Kenya)

Closing Remarks ( abstract )