Kyambogo University Vice Chancellor Prof Elly Katunguka has today morning whispered about the possibility of the institution adopting an online mode for students’ examination. The revelation was made while appearing on UBC TV’s Good Morning Uganda Extra
“We are very cautious about getting online for examinations. We have to study it in greater detail. We have to improve our ICT infrastructure so that a student in Karamoja can attend classes and sit exams just like a student in Kampala”, Prof Elly tipped
Most Education centers are up to date still closed as per the President’s directive to curb the spread of the corona virus leaving many learners in uncertainty; prompting others to relentlessly demand for a contingent plan from their institutions’ leaders. Some Universities have switched to e-Learning while others have taken an extra step to assess the students online, a stride Kyambogo intends to make.
However, the applicability of online examinations could be biased since the Vice Chancellor’s comments pop at a time when Kyambogo University is being held captive by ICT flaws that include deletion of 2900 students’ data awaiting graduation next month.
The above issue is yet to be resolved but the University officials admitted to some of the loopholes in the system.
“We need the right attitude towards the use of ICTs in education emergencies. We are still having a challenge of adaptation by both the lectures and students because they’re used to face to face classes,”Dr. John Okuonzi, Director ICT and services at Kyambogo University.
More developments to be unveiled as we maintain a close lens in Banda.
