The Office of the Academic Registrar is pleased to announce the orientation program for new students for the academic year 2024/2025. As part of their orientation, various training sessions will be conducted to familiarize new students with the different digital systems used within the university.
Training Categories:
- University Communication (Website, email, social media platforms)
- E-learning
- AIMS
- Library
New students will report on August 10, 2024. During the orientation program, they will participate in training sessions covering the library, official communication platforms such as email & website, e-learning, and the Academic Information Management System (AIMS). By the end of these sessions, new students will have acquired the knowledge and skills needed to engage in either pure e-learning or a blended learning approach.
Objective of the Training
The objective of the training is to equip students with the proficiency needed to effectively use the various digital systems at Kabale University, including the library, website, university communication platforms, email, e-learning system, and AIMS.
Training Methodology and Venue
As part of the onboarding program, all new students (freshers) are required to receive comprehensive training on the different systems used at Kabale University. The training will be conducted face-to-face and will include presentations, demonstrations, case studies, illustrations, and practical exercises. The training will take place at the New Computer Lab, with practical sessions conducted using computers and mobile devices. The specifications of the training venue are detailed in the following sections.
Training Structure
Email Training Plan for Students
| Activities | Method and Tools | Outcomes |
| 1. Accessing KAB communications platforms (websites/portals & social media platforms)
2. Obtain the default password for the email 3. Logging in to the email account using web-browsers 4. Accessing and using the email app (G-Mail) 5. Updating account details with phone numbers & recovery email 6. Resetting the password 7. Description of the email services 8. Sending, receiving and responding to the emails 9. Accessing other official platforms that are used by the university. 10. Understanding the university communication protocols and accessing of information about and from the university |
1. Presentation, Demonstrations,
illustrations, Case studies, Practical trials 2. Working with web browsers and Mobile Apps; (Download & Access) 3. Using the Social Networking Technologies safely
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Use the email system in general communication.
Ability of students to interactively engage with the university via the social media platforms |
E-Learning Training Plan for Students
| Activities | Method and Tools | Outcomes |
| 1. Accessing the KAB LMS Site(s)
2. Creating accounts on the system 3. System login and navigation 4. Profile update 5. Finding a course(s) 6. Enrolling and Unenrolling 7. Interacting with the learning material 8. Attending an online/live class 9. Attempting and submitting assessments 10. Using KABVILE mobile application |
1. Presentation, Demonstrations,
illustrations, Case studies, Practical trials 2. Working with Activities and Resources (Content Resources, Learning Activities, Mobile App; Download; Access) 3. Assessment / Results / PRAC (Handing in assignments, Attempting a quiz, Chat session, Grade book, Login out) |
Use Learning Management System (LMS) in the learning process |
AIMS Training Plan for Students
| Activities | Method and Tools | Outcomes |
| 1. Accessing the AIMS system using the web browsers
2. Activating the AIMS account 3. Navigating through the system 4. Enrolling on & registering for a semester 5. Enrolling on courses 6. Making fees payments |
1. Presentation, Demonstrations,
illustrations, Case studies, Practical trials 2. Working with web browsers and Mobile App (Download & Access)
|
Use the AIMS system to manage students’ academic information |
Training Schedules for Students
Week 1 (Monday, 12th – Friday 16th August 2024)
| Day of the Week – Two Sessions per day (Morning & Afternoon) | ||||||
| Time (Duration) | Faculty | MON -12/08/2024
(AR’s office/ Admissions/Reporting and sharing information to students) |
TUE – 13/08/2024
(AR’s office/ Admissions/Reporting and sharing information to students) |
WED – 14/08/2024
(E-Mail, Website and Social media accounts) |
THUR -15/08/20224
(AIMS) |
FRI -16/08/2024
(e-Learning) |
| 9:00AM – 12:30PM | Faculty of Law | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab |
| Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | |
| Faculty of Engineering, Technology, Applied Design and Fine Art | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | |
| Faculty of Science | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | |
| Lunch Break | ||||||
| 2:00-5:00PM | Institute of Tourism and Hospitality | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab |
| School of Medicine | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | |
| Faculty of Education | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | |
| Faculty of Economics and Management Science | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | |
| Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | |
| Institute of Language Studies | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | Main campus Kikungiri Quadrangle | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | |
Week 2 (19th – 23rd August 2024)
| Day of the Week – Two Sessions per day (Morning & Afternoon) | ||||||
| Time (Duration) | Faculty | MON -19/08/2024
(E-Mail, Website, social Media accounts) |
TUE – 20/08/2024
(AIMS) |
WED – 21/08/2024
(e-Learning) |
THUR -22/08/2024
(Library) |
FRI – 23/08/2024
In the morning & afternoon |
| 9:00AM – 12:30PM | Faculty of Law | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | Combined Address by:
Students Guild & Office of the Dean of Students; Security, Health
Admissions, Quality Assurance & Examinations
Venue: Sports Ground
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| Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | ||
| Faculty of Engineering, Technology, Applied Design and Fine Art | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | ||
| Faculty of Science | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | ||
| Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | ||
| Lunch Break | ||||||
| Institute of Tourism and Hospitality | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | Sports by the Sports office
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| 2:00-5:00PM | School of Medicine | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | |
| Faculty of Education | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | ||
| Faculty of Economics and Management Science | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | ||
| Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | ||
| Institute of Language Studies | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | New Comp Lab | ||
Week 3 (26th & 27th August 2024)
| Day of the Week – Two Sessions per Day (Morning & Afternoon) | |||
| Time | MON – 26/08/2024
Address by the Faculty Deans & HoDs |
TUE – 27/08/2024
To be attended by all students |
WED – 28/08/2024
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| 9:00AM – 12:30PM | Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science
Venue: New Computer Lab |
Address by the:
1. University Management
Venue: Sports Ground |
Lectures Commence |
| Faculty of Engineering, Technology, Applied Design and Fine Art
Venue: Nyabikoni |
Lectures Commence | ||
| Faculty of Science
Venue: Physics Facility 1 Lab |
Lectures Commence | ||
| Faculty of Social Sciences
Venue: KABSOM Building/ KABSOM Hall |
Lectures Commence | ||
| Faculty of Education
Venue: Kikungiri Hall |
Lectures Commence | ||
| Faculty of Law
Venue: Teaching Facility 1 Hall |
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| Lunch Break | Lunch Break | ||
| 2:00-5:00PM | School of Medicine
Venue: KABSOM Building/ KABSOM Hall |
Lectures Commence | |
| Institute of Tourism
Venue: Institute of Tourism |
Lectures Commence | ||
| Faculty of Economics and Management Science
Venue: New Comp Lab |
Lectures Commence | ||
| Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Venue: Faculty of Agriculture |
Lectures Commence | ||
| Institute of Language Studies
Venue: Old Computer Lab |
Lectures Commence | ||
For further details, please contact the Office of The Academic Registrar.
Download the Circular from the Academic Registrar
Welcome to Kabale University! We look forward to helping you embark on a successful academic journey.