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Junior I-Network Node invites Uconnect to demonstrate SchoolAxxess at
Namilyango College I-Network is an international
institute assisting developing countries to realise locally owned sustainable development
by harnessing the potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). IICD
works with partner organisations in Uganda to support project formulation and
implementation, capacity development and knowledge sharing. The Junior I-Network Node organizes ICT training
camps for students and presentations about emerging technologies and the use of ICTs for
enhancing education and promoting development at Uganda schools. Junior I-Network
Node Coordinator, Natalie Kimbugwe, arranged for Uconnect to demonstrate the SchoolAxxess
server technology at Namilyango College in Seeta this April. Eighty students, members of the Namilyango
Computer Club, attended the demo, together with the Deputy Headmistress and the Honourable
Dr. Johnson Nkuuhe, a founder of I-Network. Namilyangos computer lab is connected to the Internet by Hughes Network Systems satellite (Afsat I-Way).
While waiting for the electricity to be restored, Daniel presented students with a vision for running their computer lab as a for-profit community telecentre.
Natalie and
Namilyango Computer Club President discuss information developing sharing activities
between schools. Hon. Johnson Nkuuhe demonstrates a touch screen tablet-notebook to students.
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