Continuous Professional Development

KAWA TEACHER EMPOWERMENT COURSE                                                                                      

Building Digital Confidence for Every Educator in Uganda

The KAWA Teacher Empowerment Course is a nationwide professional development program designed to strengthen teachers’ ability to use technology creatively, confidently, and responsibly in classrooms and school operations.
It provides practical, step-by-step training for teachers, ICT club mentors, school leaders, and support staff, enabling them to integrate digital tools into everyday teaching and learning — even in areas with limited connectivity.

This program is part of KAWA CONNECT’s national teacher capacity-building drive, working hand-in-hand with education partners to ensure that no teacher is left behind in Uganda’s digital transition.

💡 Purpose and Vision

The course aims to:

• Empower educators to use ICT tools as instruments for innovation, learning, and community transformation.

• Equip schools with digital practices that improve management, learning outcomes, and student creativity.

• Promote safe and inclusive digital environments for learners and teachers.

Through a mix of online sessions, offline practice, mentorship, and community projects, teachers grow from basic computer users to digital mentors and creators.

🧩 Course Overview

The training is divided into three progressive learning pathways, each addressing a specific area of digital growth in schools.
In total, participants complete over 270 guided learning hours filled with practice, reflection, and real-world application.

Pathway 1: Digital Foundations for Teaching and Learning (122 hours)

This pathway builds your essential computer and digital literacy skills. It helps teachers move from using devices to teaching with them.

You will learn to:
1️⃣ Operate and maintain computers, mobile devices, and accessories.
2️⃣ Organize files and folders for school work.
3️⃣ Create digital lesson notes, spreadsheets, and class presentations.
4️⃣ Use the internet responsibly for research and collaboration.
5️⃣ Record and edit short learning videos for classroom or community use.
6️⃣ Manage email communication and online document sharing.
7️⃣ Apply digital safety practices and cybersecurity awareness in daily teaching.

Outcome:
Teachers become digitally confident, able to design engaging lessons, manage class data, and guide ICT Clubs in digital content creation.

Pathway 2: Digital Instruction and Inclusive Learning Design (68 hours)

This section focuses on how to teach effectively using technology.
Teachers discover new approaches to lesson delivery, inclusive learning, and digital resource creation.

You will learn to:
1️⃣ Apply digital pedagogy principles to lesson planning.
2️⃣ Integrate ICT into schemes of work and continuous assessment.
3️⃣ Create interactive learning materials for diverse learners.
4️⃣ Use digital libraries, open resources, and virtual labs.
5️⃣ Manage online lessons using platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom.
6️⃣ Design accessible content for learners with special needs using simple assistive tools.
7️⃣ Explore the use of AI to simplify marking, feedback, and content creation.

Outcome:
Teachers design practical, learner-centered lessons that blend technology with creativity and inclusion — ensuring every learner participates meaningfully.

Pathway 3: Digital Leadership and School Management Tools (86 hours)

This advanced section supports school heads, administrators, and ICT coordinators in building efficient, data-driven, and sustainable school systems.

You will learn to:
1️⃣ Develop and implement school ICT policies and guidelines.
2️⃣ Digitize administrative records, communication, and finance tracking.
3️⃣ Use school management software and parent communication tools.
4️⃣ Establish digital libraries and knowledge-sharing platforms.
5️⃣ Organize staff digital training sessions and continuous innovation activities.
6️⃣ Maintain and secure ICT infrastructure with regular updates and backups.
7️⃣ Plan ICT budgets, evaluate technology investments, and address cyber threats.

Outcome:
Schools adopt structured, technology-supported systems that improve administration, data management, and learning coordination.

How Training Is Conducted

Weekly Online Workshops: Every Monday, 8:00–9:00 PM (EAT).
📍 Meeting ID: 6156 454510 | Passcode: KAWA-LEARN

🎥 Recorded Sessions: Access every lesson anytime via the KAWA CONNECT YouTube Playlist.
🏫 School-Based Sessions: Onsite workshops available for clusters of schools, teacher groups, and districts.
💬 Continuous Mentorship: WhatsApp and email follow-up for assignments, reflections, and peer sharing.

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🔧 Hands-On Practice and Peer Support

• Teachers create actual teaching materials, videos, or posters for their classes.

• ICT Club mentors lead learners through digital storytelling or online collaboration projects.

• Weekly “KAWA SHARE SESSIONS” allow teachers to showcase their work and exchange experiences.

• Facilitators provide direct feedback and guidance through mentorship calls and follow-ups.

🎓 Recognition and Certification

After successful completion, participants receive:

• A KAWA Certificate of Achievement, endorsed by partners.

• Optional Skill Badges in:

  • ICT Integration for Teaching

  • Digital Content Production

  • Inclusive Digital Practice

• Recognition during KAWA CONNECT events, teacher showcases, and regional innovation fairs.

📍 How to Enroll

📧 Email: training@kawaconnect.org
💬 WhatsApp: +256 776 960 740

🌱 Start small. Grow consistently. Inspire digitally.
Join a growing community of educators transforming Uganda’s learning spaces through technology — one classroom at a time.

Launch of the Course by the Minister of Education

Recognition by Professor Venansius Baryamureeba 

Message by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports

Course Instructors and Mentors

The KAWA Teacher Empowerment Course is facilitated by a diverse and experienced team of educators, digital innovators, and community trainers who bring years of expertise in education technology, teacher development, and school transformation.
Together, they guide participants through every stage of the program — from digital foundations to leadership and innovation — ensuring that every teacher learns by doing.

Lead Facilitators and Academic Advisors

• Dr. Sylvester Rwaka Adyeri – Lead Education Innovator and Trainer

• Eng. Paul Rukundo – ICT Infrastructure and Innovation Trainer

• Valerie Wood Gaiger, MBA – International Education Consultant and Patron

• Charles Olupot – Director, MUBS ICT Centre

Facilitation and Mentorship Team

• Moses Wamanga – National Coordinator, KAWA CONNECT Programs

• Geofrey Kuloba – Senior Assessor and Digital Skills & Hospitality Trainer

• Josephine Nabulya – Digital Learning Specialist

• Peter Matsanga – ICT Integration Mentor

• Edith Khainza – Teacher Development Coach

• Nicholas Kugonza – Systems and Network Trainer

• Peter Wamanga – ICT Literacy Facilitator

• Namutosi Mercy – Inclusive Education Specialist

• Freedom Kyasima – Instructional Designer and Content Developer

• Christine Nambi – Digital Pedagogy Advisor

• Noah Okwalinga – Technology in Education Advocate

• Anita Nampela – Communication and E-Learning Mentor

• Peter Tusiime – Classroom Technology Coach

• Fridah Nabahwana – School Leadership and Community Engagement Mentor

“We believe that empowering teachers with digital confidence is the most sustainable way to empower learners, schools, and communities.”
— KAWA CONNECT Instructor Team

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of the KAWA Teacher Empowerment Course, participants will be able to:

1️⃣ Understand and explain the transformative role of digital technology in expanding learning opportunities — both in formal classrooms and informal community learning spaces.

2️⃣ Recognize how the global knowledge society drives educational change and why Ugandan teachers must adapt to emerging trends in digital learning and communication.

3️⃣ Define and discuss the concepts of the digital divide and digital inclusion, and apply strategies to ensure every learner and teacher has access to relevant technology, regardless of location or background.

4️⃣ Describe how ICTs have reshaped the modern world of work, and guide learners to develop future-ready digital skills aligned with Uganda’s Vision 2040.

5️⃣ Illustrate what it means to teach in the digital age, and identify how classroom methods must evolve to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

6️⃣ Apply the principles of blended learning and communities of practice, using them to design lessons that combine in-person and digital experiences effectively.

7️⃣ Demonstrate how to find and use quality digital resources, including educational web portals, online libraries, and open-access repositories for lesson planning and research.

8️⃣ Integrate technology meaningfully into teaching, learning, and school administration, promoting collaboration, creativity, and inclusive participation.

9️⃣ Model digital ethics and citizenship, promoting safe, respectful, and responsible use of technology among learners and peers.