Day 1 of the conference will kick off with research paper presentations, providing a platform for scholars and researchers to showcase their latest findings in the field of EdTech. Additionally, attendees can explore exhibitions featuring innovative EdTech solutions and participate in presentations on topical issues such as Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, Funding Opportunities for Technology and Innovations in Malawi, and a workshop on Open Distance E-Learning (ODeL).
Day 2 will continue the momentum with a workshop specifically focused on ODeL, allowing participants to delve deeper into this increasingly relevant educational model. Presentations on topical issues, further exhibitions, and a ‘Meet and Greet’ session will round out the day’s activities, fostering opportunities for networking and collaboration.
Please find below the EdTech@UNIMA 2024 Conference Programme:
| TIME | CONFERENCE PROGRAMME | PARALLEL ACTIVITY | ||
| DAY 1 | 9:00 – 9:10 | Opening prayer | Volunteer | WORKSHOP: OPEN DISTANCE E-LEARNING (MCDE AND UNIMA, EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS DEPARTMENT) |
| 09:10 – 9:20 | Welcoming remarks | Head, Education Foundations Department and Executive Dean, School of Education | ||
| 09:20 – 09:40 | Official opening | Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Malawi | ||
| 09:40-10:10 | Guest/keynote speech | Dr Antony Chigeda, Executive Director, Imagine Worldwide Malawi | ||
| 10:10-10:30 | Tour of exhibitions by invited guests; Photograph/Media Interviews | Various Media Houses; Student guides | ||
| 10:10 – 10:30 | Break | Secretariat | ||
| 10:30 – 10:45 | About the Kwathu Kollective | Victor Gondwe, Ntha Foundation | ||
| 10:45-11:00 | Intellectual Property | Blessings Katuma, University of Malawi | ||
| 11:00-11:15 | Muuni Fund-ICT Research and Innovation Fund | Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority | ||
| 11:15-11:30 | Research Fund | National Commission for Science and Technology | ||
| 11:30-11:45 | About EdTech Hub Opportunities and Challenges of EdTech entrepreneurship in Malawi | Pilirani Kumasewera, EdTech Hub Malawi Country Lead | ||
| 12:00-13:30 | BREAK AND END OF CONFERENCE PROGRAMME | |||
| 13:30-14:00 | Towards Africa’s Digital Transformation – Digital Skills for Africa | Panel Session hosted by Nthanda Manduwi | ||
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Public Tour of Exhibitions | Secretariat/Student Volunteers | ||
| DAY 2 | 9:00-15:00 | Public Tour of Exhibitions | Paper presentations Panel Discussion (Facilitated by Kwathu Creative) | WORKSHOP: DISTANCE E-LEARNING (MCDE AND UNIMA, EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS DEPARTMENT) |
