Kalangala Connect Project Capacity Building Workshop

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Serwanga Lwanga Memorial Secondary School

Serwanga Lwanga Memorial Secondary School

Serwanga Lwanga Memorial Secondary School
Registration
Participants
  • Thursday 24 September
    • 08:00 → 09:00
      Arrival
      Convener: Joel Omiat (Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU))
    • 09:00 → 10:30
      Presentations from Stakeholders

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

      Conveners: Cleopa Nimusiima (RENU), Ronald Matovu (RENU)
    • 10:30 → 11:00
      Group Photo & Tea Session 30m
    • 11:00 → 12:00
      Presentation about RENU and the project

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

    • 12:00 → 13:00
      Presentation from Kalangala Infrastructure Services (KIS
      Convener: Mr Ronald Ebuthu (Kalangala Infrastructure Services (KIS))
    • 13:00 → 14:00
      Lunch Break 1h
    • 14:00 → 15:30
      Introduction to Local Area Network (LAN)

      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 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.

      Conveners: Cleopa Nimusiima (RENU), Ronald Matovu (RENU)
    • 15:30 → 16:00
      Evening Tea: Session

      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.

      Convener: Joel Omiat (Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU))
  • Friday 25 September
    • 08:00 → 08:30
      Quiz from the previous session: Quiz session

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

      Conveners: Cleopa Nimusiima (RENU), Ronald Matovu (RENU)
    • 08:30 → 10:30
      Introduction to Wireless Networks

      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.
      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.

      Conveners: Cleopa Nimusiima (RENU), Steven Muganyizi, Trevor Omudu (CERT)
    • 10:30 → 11:00
      Tea Break 30m
    • 11:00 → 13:00
      Network monitoring and troubleshooting

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

      Conveners: Cleopa Nimusiima (RENU), Ronald Matovu (RENU)
    • 13:00 → 14:00
      Lunch Break 1h
    • 14:00 → 15:00
      Introduction to eduroam

      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.

      Conveners: Cleopa Nimusiima (RENU), Ronald Matovu (RENU)
    • 15:00 → 15:30
      Awarding Certificates
    • 15:30 → 16:00
      Evening Tea 30m