Monday 16 June 2014

Gov't to roll out e-learning

Government is adopting a of number modalities to roll out e-learning in different sectors with in the country.

Emphasis is also directed onto the private sector to opt for ventures in broadband networks to cover most parts of the country.

This is expected to facilitate the delivery of new ICT based service, such as government.

Government is currently viewing the national ICT policy to ensure that it becomes holistic and brings out objectives and strategies to key social sectors such as education and health.

This is to ensure that e-learning is effectively and efficiently integrated into different sectors at different levels around the country.

It is therefore strategic that Uganda is collaborating with other partners to host the 9th e-learning Africa conference here.

The conference will focus on extensive capacity building on all aspects of ICT enhanced learning and training.

It is expected also to offer new possibilities for using ICTs in areas of expanding access to learning for the poor and marginalized communities in remote rural areas.

Key results areas also include stimulation of local education practitioners about new ways of improving the quality of learning and teaching for an employable generation.

The government of Uganda is also considering optimizing regional connectivity among major information networks through the creation and the development of regional ICT backbone and internet exchange points.

This will in the long run reduce interconnection costs and broaden network connectivity and access.

The Vice President His Excellency Edward Ssekandi says government is committed to developing and growing e-learning facilities and infrastructures.

The government has also turned attention to building confidence and security in the use of communication systems, most especially the internet.

Great efforts are being geared towards building trust, and protecting both data and network integrity.

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