Skills and Competencies

A vastly  experienced trainer engaged as lead ICT trainer for educators (Teachers, Headteachers and Tutors) by SchoolNet Uganda, YouthIT Project, World Bank’s Development Education Program and World Links for Development Program and as lead trainer with Microsoft Partners in Learning Program that equipped over 500 teachers and PTC tutors with ICT skills through short, 1 week hands-on training workshops

–   An inspirational speaker, regularly engaged by a number of schools, universities and Non Government Organizations (NGOs) to highlight and demonstrate the potentials and application of ICT in Education.

–  I posses a rich ICT Skill set  comprised of  proficiency  in Microsoft Office suite,

–   Internet research,

–   Online Communication tools,

–    Content authoring using Dreamweaver,

–     Online publishing using Content Management Systems (Joomla and WordPress), and Tally computerized accounting system.

–     Computer repair and maintenance

–     Digital Media Making (Planning, Production, Editing Video in Adobe Premier, Wondershare Filmora, etc)

–     Audio Editing (Using Adobe Audition, Sony SoundForge, Audacity)

–    A CISCO IT Essentials Instructor

I am highly skilled in planning and executing workshops for adult learners especially;

–          Assessing training needs, establishing goals and objectives

–          Designing high impact, output focused activities that engage adult learners

–          Developing and/or customizing  ICT training materials

–          Designing activity flow schedules/ timetables

–          Designing and implementing evaluation programs for workshops that assess learner achievement and overall satisfaction.

–          Conducting training programs, presenting and coaching in simple ways to foster understanding and rapid skill acquisition

 My experience with ICT relates well with new teachers being introduced to ICT since I acquired most of my ICT skills through in-service professional development programs particularly mentoring, coaching, short seminars and workshops, and self discovery.

Kalema Golooba Ayub