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Research Group Activity

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Joanna Masingila

Several research studies are underway as part of the Kenyatta University-Syracuse University Partnership. One group is examining student teacher, cooperating teacher, principal, and university supervisor perceptions of the preparedness of KU student teachers for meeting the challenges of classroom teaching. … Continue reading →

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11 KU Scholars Visit Syracuse University During 2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Joanna Masingila

Eleven Kenyatta University faculty members from the Department of Educational Communication and Technology have each spent two months at Syracuse University observing classes, working with Syracuse colleagues, using the library databases, and attending and/or presenting at a professional conference. These … Continue reading →

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HP Catalyst Initiative Workshop with Inservice Teachers using Graphing Calculators and Probe Kits

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Joanna Masingila

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On July 12, we held a workshop for the teachers from Kenya High and Nairobi School who are part of the HP Catalyst Initiative. The workshop engaged the teachers in using HP graphing calculators and probes such as a motion … Continue reading →

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iPad Workshop for KU Faculty Members

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Joanna Masingila

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As part of the technology training for faculty members in the Department of Educational Communication and Technology, Prof. Alan Foley from Syracuse University led a session on Introduction to the iPad. The session introduced and familiarized participants with the iPad … Continue reading →

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Technology Workshops for all Department Faculty Members

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Joanna Masingila

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As part of the Kenyatta University-Syracuse University Partnership Project, two faculty members and a graduate student from Syracuse University conducted training for all faculty members of the Department of Educational Communication and Technology at Kenyatta University during the first two … Continue reading →

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iPods to Support KU Students with Visual Impairments

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Joanna Masingila

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One area of capacity building that emerged in the midst of our project is building capacity among students with visual impairments (VI) at Kenyatta University. KU has quite a number of students with VI. These students use Brailler machines in … Continue reading →

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KU Faculty Members Participate in SMART Board Workshop

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Joanna Masingila

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Six Kenyatta University faculty members (Adelheid Bwire, Agnes Gathumbi, David Khatete, John Kimemia, Bernard Mugo, Michael Waititu) who are currently at Syracuse University through scholar exchanges or a “sandwich degree” program participated in a SMART Board workshop, held on the … Continue reading →

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More Information about the Fundraiser for iPads and iPods

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Joanna Masingila

Here is a press release from the Syracuse University School of Education about our fundraiser for iPads and iPods for Kenyatta University.

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Using iPads and iPods at Kenyatta University

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Joanna Masingila

One of the areas identified for capacity building by faculty members at Kenyatta University and graduates of teacher education programs at Kenyatta University is integration of technology. We are working on this through several means, including some work that will … Continue reading →

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HP Catalyst Initiative Summit Conference in Beijing, China

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Joanna Masingila

As part of our HP Catalyst Initiative project, several of our team members will be traveling to Beijing to participate in the 2012 HP Catalyst Summit.  They will be presenting work about our project.  Our poster is already online; please … Continue reading →

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