Cloud computing to improve Kenya’s education sector

Last Updated 14 years ago by Kenya Engineer

Students from both primary and secondary schools can now enjoy e-learning thanks to Microsoft and the LG Corporation. The two firms in partnership with the Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) have launched new model e-learning classrooms using virtual computers.

The smart e-learning LG classrooms will use LG cloud monitors which allow for use of one personal computer in a multi-user environment. They also launched a Windows-based solution that uses a single host computer to power multiple simultaneous and independent user stations in the country’s education system.

The e-learning classroom launched in the dynamic center will demonstrate best practices in curriculum delivery for schools using modern technology. The classroom is designed to adapt to technological changes in the delivery of education in line with the millennium Development Goals.

The classrooms are cheap to set-up and use. The new technology is expected to help schools save the cost of purchasing computers by up to 60 per cent. Institutions are expected to transfer their bulk IT activities to the cloud. This will also raise the computer access and knowledge.

“KIE has developed digital curriculum support materials for primary and secondary schools based on the national curriculum”, said KIE Director Lydia Nzomo during the launch haled at KIE.

In a speech delivered by education assistant minister on behalf of Mutula Kilonzo, he urged the teachers to embrace modern technology as the new model classroom is durable and seeks to demonstrate flexibility.

KIE will provide the premises for the new centre while the two firms will make donations of the equipments and the finances as well.

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