July 4-8, 2022. University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
Videos + Slides
Official Opening remarks by UR-CE Principal
Mathias Nduwingoma, University of Rwanda, Rwanda, Rwanda
pdf - video (day 1 - 1:34:10)
The Journey of eLearning at Makerere University
Paul Muyinda, Godfrey Mayende, Makerere University, UgandaContinuing education for teachers and preschool teachers
Julie Madshaven, University of Agder, Norway
pdf - video (day 1 - 2:54:37)
Cybersecurity Risks in Higher Education (HE)
Prof. V. Oleshchuk, UiA, Norway
pdf - video (day 1 - 5:05:41)
Preserving Analog Media & Digitization of Media
Sigb.jørn Nedland, Nedland Kultur, Norway
Copyright and Intellectual Property (via zoom)
Bendik Hofseth, NORCODE/Tono, Norway
pdf - video (day 2 - 2:19:50)
Copyright and Intellectual Property in Rwanda
Ms. Kellen TWINAMATSIKO; Rwanda Development Board
pdf - video (day 2 - 4:46:35)
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Life skills and Gender Aspects
Beatrice Yanzigiye, University of Rwanda, Rwanda, Rwanda
pdf CPD - pdf gender aspects - video (day 2 - 5:46:40, some sound issues)
Research Methods - MSc/PhD course
Martin Gerdes, University of Agder, Norway
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks - Principal, UR CE - video (day 3 - 1.23.24)
Closing Remarks - Frank Reichert, TELLS project leader - video (day 3 - 1:52:27)
Closing Remarks - Mathias Nduwingoma, University of Rwanda - video (day 3 -2:12:36)
Excursion - Visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial
All videos were recorded and produced by Schadrac NTIRANDEKURA, University of Rwanda
We are happy to announce the 1st TELLS conference on the future of universities.
On the first day speakers present the experience of our four universities with open distance education and digital education technology. Invited speakers address cyberattacks that threaten our research and education infrastructure. “Futurists” present possible alternative futures and directions for universities.
The second day offers workshops on “Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Life skills and Gender Aspects,” “XR, VR & AR Technologies: Scenarios of use, Current Design and Development Trends,”, and on copyright and digital media.
The third day offers advanced courses for master's and Ph.D. students.
About TELLS
TELLS is a joint effort by Makerere University, Uganda, the University of Rwanda, Jimma University, Ethiopia, and the University of Agder, Norway on “Transformative Education and Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Growth (TELLS)”
Important topics on the TELLS education and research agenda are life-long learning, new certificate structures, digital inclusion, embracing diversity, gender equality, 21st-century “soft skills”, enhanced capacity by using artificial intelligence, new pedagogical models, virtual student and staff exchange, and policies for the digital age.
TELLS is sponsored by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) through the NORHED II programme 2021-2026.
Program - 1st TELLS Conference 2022 on Future Education
JULY 4 - Liberation Day Rwanda
patriotic and cultural events, special ceremonies, and concerts
JULY 5 - TELLS Internal Project Meeting
JULY 6 - The University of the Future
JULY 7 - Educational Technologies & Continuous Professional Development
Scenarios of use, Current Design and Development Trends.
Maurice Isabwe, Julie Madshaven, UiA, Norway
Preserving Analog Media & Digitization of Media
Sigb.jørn Nedland, Nedland Kultur, Norway
15.30 - 17.30 Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
for Life skills and Gender Aspects
Beatrice Yanzigiye, UR University of Rwanda, Rwanda
JULY 8 - PhD and Master Courses
TELLS is sponsored by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)
through the NORHED II programme 2021-2026.
