ICT SKILLING FOR TEACHERS - Western Uganda

Opening Prayer
Introductions
Opening remarks from the hosting institution
Opening remarks from UCC
Opening remarks from the RENU CEO

In this session the teachers will be taken through RENU services and they will have an opportunity to raise comments about the RENU services as well.

It will encourage open discussion and capture participants' expectations from the workshop.

This session will highlight the critical role of ICT in enhancing teaching, learning, and school administration.

It will provide teachers with insights into how technology can improve classroom engagement, support digital literacy, and prepare students for a tech-driven future.

The discussion will also emphasize the need for reliable infrastructure to fully harness the benefits of ICT in education.

This session provides a relaxed environment for participants to interact, reflect on the day's discussions, and network with fellow teachers and facilitators.

It offers an opportunity to exchange ideas, build connections, and strengthen collaboration in support of ICT integration in schools.

This session will involve a short quiz designed to assess participants' understanding of what an NREN is.

This session will provide participants with a foundational understanding of Local Area Networks (LANs), including their components, setup, and role in school environments.

It will also cover how the Internet works from data transmission, IP addressing, to how devices connect to the global network offering practical insights to help schools better manage and utilize their connectivity.

In this session we will cover what N-computing is, how to configure and manage it.

This session introduces participants to the fundamentals of LAN setup and provides a practical understanding of how devices communicate within a network and access the Internet.

This session will involve a short quiz designed to assess participants' understanding of the key concepts covered under the LAN session.

It will help reinforce learning, identify areas that may need further clarification, and encourage active participation.

In this session, participants will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity, focusing on the importance of protecting digital information and systems.

The session will cover basic cybersecurity principles, common threats (such as malware, phishing, and social engineering), and essential best practices for staying safe online.

Participants will also learn about password security, safe browsing habits, and how to recognize and respond to potential cyberattacks, both in personal and institutional settings.

In this session, participants will be introduced to essential digital systems commonly used in educational and administrative settings.

The session will cover how to effectively use email communication as well as how to use the email hosting paltform, and an overview of RENU identity services like BigBlueButton (BBB), RENU drive, eduvpn and virtual labs.

This wil be a practical seeion about how to effectively use the school management system..

This session will involve a short quiz designed to assess participants' understanding of the key concepts covered in the earlier sessions.

It will help reinforce learning, identify areas that may need further clarification, and encourage active participation.

This session will provide participants with a foundational understanding of wireless networks, including how they work, key components involved, and common wireless setups in school environments. It will also cover best practices for planning, deploying, and managing wireless connectivity to ensure reliable coverage and performance across school facilities.

In this session, participants will learn how to configure and connect to eduroam.

The session will guide users through the steps required to set up eduroam on various devices (laptops, smartphones, tablets), troubleshoot common connection issues, and understand the security benefits of using eduroam for seamless internet access across participating institutions.

Setting up UniFi controller, connecting to eduroam via different devices

This session will involve a short quiz designed to assess participants' understanding of what an NREN is.

This session introduces participants to essential tools and techniques used in monitoring and diagnosing network performance issues.

It covers the fundamentals of real-time network monitoring, traffic analysis, and fault detection. Emphasis is placed on identifying common network problems, interpreting monitoring data, and applying troubleshooting methodologies to ensure optimal network availability and reliability. Practical demonstrations will guide participants through the use of standard monitoring tools and effective troubleshooting workflows.

Awarding Certificates