The NURTURE project at Hawassa University has finalized its preparatory work for the new academic year of the university. Dr. Tesfaye Bayu, the NURTURE project coordinator at Hawassa University, mentions the recent activities as explained in the following.
- Hawassa University has conducted two rounds of e-course content evaluation with the aim of maintaining the minimum standard for online education content and interaction based on quality standards and best practices.
- They have recently written three proposals for grant calls (IDRC and Mastercard Foundation). They have submitted the proposals with attached documentation about their participation in NURTURE and other local and international projects.
- They have conducted an evaluation of a student-based plan for establishing an IT/ICT club which is going to be organized by the students themselves to develop the skills and future employability of the students. This IT/ICT club will also focus on digital literacy, community service, and visibility/exhibition activities.
- Hawassa University is also planning to train a group of five students to develop a NURTURE-Hawassa website as part of their 50 hours of practicum.
- They are also considering the development of a module course template based on their experience with e-course developments to ensure consistency, standard compliance, and faster development of the e-courses. They are learning lessons from the Louisiana State University in this regard.
