CEMCA supported an awareness creation workshop on virtual labs for teachers at Kenyatta University, Nairobi on 12-13 January 2022. The workshop was organised by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Vancouver in partnership with Kenyatta University.
During the inaugural session, Dr. George Onyango, Dean, Digital School, spoke of how virtual labs could help students to achieve their learning outcomes. Professor Madhu Parhar, Director CEMCA, highlighted the critical role of virtual labs in science education; particularly during the pandemic, and appreciated the University’s initiative in moving forward with virtual labs. Professor Michael Gicheru, Dean, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, emphasised that virtual labs promote better understanding of scientific concepts through hands-on activities. Professor Jane-Frances Agbu, Adviser, Higher Education COL, spoke of virtual labs as the future of education. Dr. Eric Masika, Coordinator in Charge of Continuing Education Programme (CEP) at Kenyatta University moderated the session.