In the next weeks, we will have the opportunity to show our first program results at the eLearning Africa 2010 meeting to be held in Lusaka (Zambia). Our conference entitled “The Digital-Campus project: an integrated model to support e-Learning in higher educational institutions in Africa” will cover the main goals and challenges we have addressed in our project at MU.

Two weeks of intensive training and tutorials with Mekelle University  professors have been organized in March. During these sessions the tutors presented their course progress, and instructors expressed recommendations and tips to improve both the  course structure and content.

There were also lectures on specific software tools such as image editing, video editing, animations and file management. These workshops were organized around the practical work and personal attention to support the needs of each tutor for the correct development of their courses. The next step will be allowing  students into each course materials and learning activities

The number of tutors trained, courses developed and participating students wil give us a good indicator of the project progress and provide us with practical experience on the computer labs functionality.