DAY ONE:

Tuesday 6^th August 2024 – Project Internal Day

14.00 : TELLS Steering Board Meeting [For TELLS Steering Board Members Only]

DAY TWO

Wednesday 7^th August 2024

08:30 – 09:00 Arrival and Registration

09:00 – 09:10 Anthems (Uganda, East Africa and Makerere University)

09:10 – 09:15    Prayer

09:15 – 09:35  Opening Remarks: Project Coordinators (Prof. Paul Birevu Muyinda and Prof. Maurice Norbert Isabwe Ghislain)

09:35 – 09:40 Opening Remarks: Principal, College of Education, University of Rwanda, Prof. Florien Nsanganwimana

09:40 – 09:45 Opening Remarks: Principal, College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University, Prof. Anthony Muwagga Mugagga

09:45 – 09:55 Opening Remarks by Guest of Honor and Official Opening of TELLS Conference: Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe

09:55 – 10:05 Official photo moment

10:05 – 10:50  Keynote Speech: Generative AI and the Future of Education: An Open University Perspective.,

Prof. John Domingue, The Open University of UK

10:50 – 11:20 Coffee/Tea Break

• Session I: 21st Century Soft Skills for Higher Education and Lifelong Learning

11:15 - 12:15 Session Chair: Dr. Harriet Nabushawo

1. 1. 1. Using Case Scenarios to Foster Critical Thinking Skills Among Graduate Students.  Gloria Lamaro
      2. Integration of 21st-Century Soft Skills in Trade Subjects for Nigerian Secondary Students and its Impact on Entrepreneurial Aspirations. OYETORO Oyebode Stephen
      3. Navigating Lifelong Learning: Clarifying Definitions and Driving Action. David Onen
      4. “You do not belong to this course; you are displaced”. Lived Experiences of Students with Visual Impairment in studying in public universities in Uganda. Dianah Nampijja & Leah Sikoyo

• Session 2: Micro Credentials and Micro-degrees

12:15 – 12:45 Session Chair: Dr. Stella Achen

1. 1. 1. Unlocking the Future of Learning: Micro Credentials and Micro Degrees in Education. Mourine Akasuka
      2. Micro Credentialing Guidelines for Lifelong Skills Development of Working Adults in Kampala City, Uganda.  Katagwa Rogers

• Session 3: Technology Enhanced Pedagogical Models

12:45 – 13:30 Session Chair: Prof. Paul Birevu Muyinda

1. 1. 1. Using Contextualized and Proximity-Rich Videos to enhance Learner Autonomy in Navigating Learning Management Systems. Harriet Mutambo Nabushawo & Richard Kajumbula
      2. Applicability of Blended Learning Pedagogical Model at Makerere University: Arthur Mugisha
      3. Technology-Enabled Learning: Is it the “Technology” Or the “Learning” that matters? Moving towards a Balanced E-Learning Approach: Fred Ssemugenyi & Garry Sali

13:30 – 14:30 Lunch Break

• Session 4: Technology Enhanced Pedagogical Models

14:30 – 16:00 Session Chair: Prof. Nicholas Itaaga

1. 1. 1. Digitalization of Education is a Requirement of the time: Murodjon Botirov
      2. Strategic Utilization of ChatGPT in Teaching and Learning: Nakayiza Hellen Raudha
      3. Determining eLearning Teacher Support Requirements: A Systematic Literature Review: Mirembe Eva, Rehema Baguma, Ghislain Maurice N. Isabwe, Paul. B. Muyinda
      4. The Opportunities and Challenges in using ICT in Teaching and Learning in Rwanda: A Review of Literature: Jean Baptiste Mushimiyimana, Wenceslas Nzabalirwa, Alexandra Lazareva, Irenee Ndayambaje
      5. Applicability of ADDIE Model in Analysis of Content Resources for Blended Learning in Universities: Case of Bachelor of Science External at Makerere University. Arthur Mugisha, Betty Akullu Ezati, Alexandra Lazareva, Michael Walimbwa, Godfrey Mayende
      6. Designing and Implementing an Interactive Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Module to Improve Workplace Safety among Custodians at Makerere University. Sunday, Dianah Nampijja and Godfrey Mayende

• Session 5: Digitalization, Digital Inclusion and Gender in Higher Education

16:00 – 17:00 Session Chair: Dr. Irénée Ndayambaje

1. 1. 1. Comparative Readiness of the Genders for Participation in Case Study of Relative Access to Technology Programme in Kogi State Universities, Nigeria Femi Daniel
      2. Employability and the Digital Job Market for Individuals with Disabilities and Special Needs in Uganda: Baluku Louis
      3. Digitalization, Digital Inclusion, and Gender Equality in Secondary Education in Cameroon: Taku Catherine Arrey-Ngang
      4. Digital Experiences of Students with Visual Impairment at Makerere University: Opportunities and Challenges Nuwe John Paul

DAY THREE

Thursday 8^th August 2024

8:30 – 09:00 Arrival and Registration

• Session 6: Technology Enhanced Pedagogical Models

9:00 – 10:00 Session Chair: Prof. Mathias Mulumba

1. 1. 1. Synergizing Student Engagement in Online Distance Education Programs at Makerere University: A Community of Inquiry Approach Tumwesigye T. Jimmy, Paul B. Muyinda, Anthony M. Muggaga
      2. An Ecosystem for Telecommuting in Higher Education Institutions in Uganda: Emily Bagarukayo, Benedict Oyo, Gilbert Maiga, Irene Arinaitwe
      3. Investigating Digital Assessment Challenges at University of Rwanda. Olivier Habimana, Mathias Nduwingoma, Ghislain Maurice Norbert Isabwe,  Irenee Ndayambaje, Dany Kamuhanda, Leon Ndabomvura, Beatrice Yanzigiye, Jean Claude Byungura.
         
      4. Lecturers’ Self-Efficacy as a Determinant to the students’ Engagement in an Online Learning Environment:  A Glance from the University of Rwanda-College of Education, Rwanda: Irénée Ndayambaje, Mathias Nduwingoma, Beatrice Yanzigiye and Olivier Habimana

• Session 7: Policies and Practices on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education

10:00 – 11:00 Session Chair: Prof. Ronald Bisaso

1. 1. 1. Mathematical Techniques Vs Artificial Intelligence - A Correlative Study on AI Engineering Students. Prof. J. Jebaraj
      2. Assessment in the face of Artificial Intelligence. Michael Walimbwa
      3. Artificial Intelligence Augmenting Man: Principles and Policies Towards a more Interactive, Immersive, Engaging and Personalised Educational Experience. Paul Nsubuga
      4. Artificial Intelligence Technology Use for Plant Identification and Classification: Contextualizing Acceptance and Use/Non-Use Concerns of Picture this App. John Bukenya, Paul Birevu Muyinda, Ghislain Maurice Nobert Isabwe, Godfrey Mayende, Fred E.K. Bakkabulindi, James Kalema

11:00 – 11:30 Coffee/Tea Break

• Session 7: Policies and Practices on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education

11:30 – 12:30 Session Chair: Prof. Ghislain Maurice Norbert Isabwe

1. 1. 1. Project-Based Data and Artificial Intelligence Pedagogy in Higher Education: Ggaliwango Marvin
      2. Developing a Chatbot to enhance Learner Support in navigating Learning Management System at Makerere University, Shallon Atukunda, Dianah Nampijja & Godfrey Mayende
      3. Effect of Intelligent Tutoring System on Education. Sulaiman Umar S.Noma, Muhammed Garba, Hassan Suru, Ajayi Ebenezer Akinyemi
      4. Enhancing Learning Management Systems Security: An explainable Ensemble Machine Learning Model for SQL Injection Detection. Raymond Sekyewa

• Closing Ceremony

12:30 – 12:50 Closing Remarks: Prof. Buyinza, Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic Affairs, Makerere University

12:50 – 13:00 Anthems (Uganda, East Africa and Makerere University)

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch & Departure