ODeL TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
The following are current members of the ODeL Technical Committee:
Francis Wambua – Kenya School of TVET
Francis has diverse experience in TVET Training and development of OER learning resources. He is an ICT trainer, with experience in Learning Management Systems and Content Management Systems deployment, and website designing . He has worked closely with Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in facilitating online courses. He is currently the Coordinator Performance Contracting(PC) and HOD Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) at Masai Technical Training Institute.
Felister Wanyaga Munyi – Kenya School of TVET
Felister is the Deputy HOD Research and Knowledge Management and also the Website Administrator. She is the ODeL Skills Cascade Coordinator in the institute and has innate passion for e-learning. She has widely published on e-learning in TVET and is actively involved in the development of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).
Orina is the head of ODeL and ICT integration department at the Meru National Polytechnic. He is an expert in IT, Statistics and Chemistry. He has over 10 years experience in TVET and ICT Integration in Education. He is passionate about learning online, augmented reality and data science. He is the author of Information Communication Technology: An Introductory Course for TVET students book. He is a lead implementer of Moodle LMS, trainer and a lead consultant in ODeL infrastructure development at the Meru National Polytechnic for a world bank financed project.
Abdi Tiony – Principal – Tinderet Technical and Vocational Training
Abdi is the Principal Tinderet Technical and Vocational Training. Currently consulting as a facilitator on part time basis for flexible skills development, and Blended learning in the classroom (online) course offered by the Commonwealth of learning (COL). The course seeks to help Technical Teachers with Integration of ICT in education and introduction of flexible on campus, distance and Blended approaches to teaching and learning. Participants are drawn from TVET institutions in several countries in Africa.
Ann is a trainer and the HOD Open Distance and eLearning. She is also the coordinator research and development in the institute. Ann has been championing and coordinating the greening activities and flexible skills. She has facilitated Commonwealth of Learning Courses. She is passionate in online course material development.
John is the open, distance and e-Learning champion at the Nyeri National Polytechnic. He is also the COL Invest Africa champion for Flexible and Blended Learning.
She is a Long-serving and experienced Trainer in TVET Institution. A professional with a high degree of technical skills demonstrated through an outstanding training and management record. She is a global TVET leader and 2019 Alumni of the UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme, Bonn, Germany. She is currently the Co-coordinator of Open Distance and Flexible Learning and the Dean of Students at Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology.
Ann is the Deputy Principal Academics and Trainees’ Affairs. She is a specialist in Medical Microbiology and Coordinator of trainees’ curriculum activities and co-curricular activities.
Rose is a senior Vocational and technical Trainer. She is the institutional Champion and in partnership with Common Wealth of Learning (COL) she spearheaded the introduction of flexible learning and that led to improved service delivery by embracing technology in teaching and learning. Rose is also in Quality Management system (QMS) Implementers committee member (ISO9001:2008) which has seen the institution receive an ISO 2008 – 9001 certification.
Antony is the HoD Career Services and an established trainer with more than 20 years in TVET training. His expertise is in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Business Administration.
He has been in Commonwealth of Learning since 2009 having undertaken online training in Flexible Teaching and Learning, Flexible Skills Development for Managers, Teaching in a Digital age among other courses. He has also facilitated one COL online course in the past.
Darwin Anyona – Kenya Technical Trainers College
Darwin is a Trainer of Trainers at the Kenya Technical Trainers College. He is also the Coordinator of ODeL in TVET – Nairobi region. He is a dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of individuals. He has been working with Moodle since 2010 from both technology and learning development perspectives. For the large part of the time, he has been supporting staff and students using Moodle and other technologies for both online and campus based courses. He is currently part of the ODeL in TVET facilitation team for Moodle Implementation Course offered to Kenya TVET institutions through partnership with Commonwealth of Learning (COL).
A University of Nairobi graduate teacher with over 20 years training in technical teacher education at KTTC. Has served as Deputy Head open and distance learning and teaching practice zone coordination. Participated in CBET curriculum development for technical trainer education and flexible and blended TVET approaches. Involved in course design and development of materials within the Moodle learning management system. Have interacted with trainees in online sessions in Moodle Edmodo, Schoology and virtual conference tools.
Joyce is the the Deputy Principal in charge of Academic Affairs (DPAA) at Kenya Technical Trainers College. She is in charge of the core business of the college which is to provide quality training in technical teacher education and technology. She is a strong pillar of ODeL because she is determined to fulfill the vision of the college.
The ODeL Secretariat based at KTTC hosts the national LMS and provides technical and pedagogical support to TVET trainers across the country.
Contact – odelsupport@kttc.ac.ke
Contact Us
Kenya Technical Trainers College
Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL)
Postal Address: P. O. Box 44600-00100
Nairobi.
Tel. 0707444222/0786444600
Email: odelsupport@kttc.ac.ke