Design and Implementation of an Integrated Academic Information Management System and e-Learning Platform for Tanzanian Teachers-Training Colleges (AIMSE)

ICT infrastructural development in Tanzania is progressing at a considerable rate comparable to other low-income countries globally and Sub Saharan Africa . Over years. several initiatives have been made by the government of Tanzania and other agencies to develop the infrastructure so as to bridge the digital divide between Tanzania and the developed world. Prominent among these initiatives is IICI) supported project called" ICT-Connect-TED Networking Teacher Training Colleges". This project was formal launched in Bagamoyo in September 20()"j with a series 01'K'T training activities for the principals or a] (44) Tanzanian Teacher Training Col lcucx (TTCs) and their technicians. Today, three TTCs based in Monduli. Korogwe and lringa own the project and run it from their respective institutes. This project enables the Installation of computers in all of Tanzania as TTCs and links them to. the internet. The performance of the colleges will be reinforced through the mutual exchange o ldata. ihis is the main leverage for a rapid and useful application of lCT in development .However after the first phase of acquiring computers and putting the network in place. the remaining task is to develop contents and tools to make sure that students and stall utilize the available lCT resources for teaching and learning. Seeing this, there is a need to analyze, design and implement educational software academic information arid network all students and staff through I social network

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

masters

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

The Open University of Tanzania

Year dc:date.issued

2008

Author dc:creator

• Mchanja, Yasin Issa

Language dc:language

en