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Welcome to St. Paul's University Virtual Campus
- Grace Kinyanjui-Njeru
- Director
It is with great pleasure that I warmly welcome you to the SPU’s Virtual Campus where creative methods of education have been embraced to ensure that you are facilitated to study Anytime! Anywhere!
We look forward to partnering and supporting you as you focus on growth in your career trajectory and transition from one education level to the next. We are driven by quality in the provision of accessible and flexible online education to you. This will be compounded by collaborative, self-directed and self-paced learning. You will enjoy the virtual teaching and learning experience under the guidance of a dedicated Virtual Campus team, qualified faculty and support staff who are committed to the realization of your academic goals.
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The Virtual campus is well-equipped with ultra-modern facilities to enhance virtual teaching, learning, research, conferencing and collaboration.
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Today, St. Paul's University enjoys remote teaching in Limuru and Nakuru Campus courtesy of a partnership with the Kenya Educational Network.
In 2022, KENET established another four (4) remote teaching classrooms for St. Paul's University (2 classrooms - Limuru main campus and Nakuru main campus) and at Technical University of Mombasa ( 2 classrooms - Mombasa main campus and Kwale main campus) in a bid to encourage adoption of educational technology innovations. KENET equipped the classrooms with web conferencing equipment such as sound system (microphones), video capture devices (cameras) and video display units (television or projectors). KENET also set up a web conference system suing Big Blue Button system enabling lecturers in the participating universities to teach more than one class simultaneously. The Big Blue Button is an open source web conferencing system which is based on GNU/Linus operating system and it has integration for many of the major learning and content management systems. The KENET Web Conference System is an online service for organizing collaborative activities such as webinars, webcasts and meetings. The system can also be extended to teaching through the setup of appropriate audio-visual infrastructure. It offers data streams of text-based messages, presentations, voice and video chat to be shared simultaneously across geographically dispersed locations.
The St. Paul’s Remote Teaching Classroom project aims to enhance teaching by seamlessly integrating education with technology using different instructional methods, both virtual and face to face-to-face instruction methods. The project was officially inaugurated in March 2023 and comprises the twin interconnected facilities located at the Limuru and Nakuru campuses thus enabling lecturers to conduct classes simultaneously with students from both campuses.The initiative marks a new era of technological progress and educational innovation enabling the University to host an average of ten (10) hybrid classes weekly consequently positioning the facility as a central hub for class utilization and e-learning. The implementation of the remote teaching project has enhanced the University’s appreciation of the significance of integrating technology into teaching and learning practices indicating.
Speaking about the project, Ms. Grace Kinyanjui, Director Virtual Campus highlighted how the Remote Teaching project has enhanced the multimedia facilities at the University addressing the essential need for 21st century education standards to empower both the learners and the educators. “By integrating technology into teaching and learning, the project meets the evolving needs of education ensuring learners are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a digitally driven world. The project has also played a vital role in building the capacity of educators empowering them to deliver engaging and interactive lessons that resonate with modern learners,” noted Ms. Kinyanjui.
The capabilities for both instructional methods of learning promote equity and inclusivity for all learners, enabling students to benefit with the added advantage of being able to replay previous lessons’ recordings for reference thus enhancing the learning experience. This versatility is crucial as higher education transitions to full integration of technology, fostering a culture of adaptability and flexibility in line with the changing times promoting a deeper understanding of course materials. Mr. Edwin Wanjiru, Lecturer, Department of Computer Science emphasized how the project has seamlessly combined online and in-person learning methods. “The setup provides a welcoming environment for discussions, fostering meaningful interactions among students and educators. The ability to teach students in two different locations simultaneously enhances collaboration and engagement, breaking down geographical barriers and promoting inclusivity,” noted Mr. Wanjiru. Mr. Richard Muchoki, a fourth-year Computer Science student, highlights the importance of interactive sessions led by lecturers in the learning process providing an engaging and dynamic learning environment, fostering active participation and facilitating deeper understanding of course materials. “Learning alongside peers from different campuses enriches the learning experience by us to a broader range of perspectives and ideas, fostering collaboration and expanding our horizons,” said Muchoki.
To ensure optimal utilization of the facility by the University Community, the ICT support desk, in collaboration with the multimedia specialist, developed an online automatic booking system to facilitates seamless booking and optimization of the usage of the facility. Operational guidelines have been established to ensure proper usage, along with media consent forms to comply with data protection regulations. Additionally, CCTV cameras have been installed to enhance the security of the facility. The support provided by the virtual campus teams, including dry runs for preparation ahead of learning sessions, ensures smooth operation and maximizes the effectiveness of teaching and learning activities.
The facility has spurred positive transformations across various dimensions of partnerships and collaborations bolstering eLearning capabilities, facilitating seamless hosting of professional events and offering additional benefits such as global outreach, heightened research output, student engagement and faculty development. In addition to facilitating hybrid classes the facility serves as a venue for official meetings and training sessions. Noteworthy events include training sessions conducted by EDULAB for people with disabilities, seminars led by professors from Kamuzu Banda University in Malawi and the St. Paul’s University Annual International Research Conference (SPUAIRC) held in 2023. Furthermore, the facility is a hub for benchmarking sessions for university visitors and partners such as Adventist University of Africa, University of Pittsburgh, Nelson Mandela University and Harvard University. Mr. Eliud Owalo, CS, Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy lauded the University for its facility development highlighting its alignment with the Government’s digital strategy. Moreover, the facility serves as a focal point for faculty development providing training sessions and workshops which equip educators with the latest teaching methodologies and technological tools.
To ensure the effective operation of the remote teaching project, it is imperative to establish a robust power backup system for uninterrupted operations and deploy stringent cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data and user information. Regular assessments should be conducted to gauge the facility’s scalability in meeting the growing user demands, coupled with continuous staff training programs to enhance skills in managing and troubleshooting advanced technological systems.
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On Saturday 18th March 2023, The Most Rev. Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit - University Council Chairman, accompanied by the University Council, Board of Management, Senate, staff and student leaders commissioned the Virtual Campus, located on the third floor of the Postgraduate Center.
“I commission these Multimedia facilities in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.” With these words, The Most Rev. Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit commissioned the Virtual Campus. The ultra-modern facility hosts an e-compliant boardroom, a fully equipped multimedia center, remote teaching and learning center, post-production lab, and offices for the Directorate’s staff. These facilities complement the robust eLearning portals that make virtual learning a reality by enabling seamless delivery of lectures, dissemination of learning material, student assessment and real-time student-staff interactions. To improve learners’ experience and retention of content, the multimedia and remote learning centers are equipped with requisite equipment to enable faculty to convert teaching material from common PowerPoint presentations, Microsoft Word and Portable Document Format (PDF) documents, to an audio-visual format. In addition, the post-production lab is well equipped to facilitate editing of the material produced at the centers and deployment of the same on the university’s eLearning platforms. Commissioning was succeeded by a tour of the facility led by Mrs. Grace Kinyanjui, the Virtual Campus Director.
Other facilities commissioned include: new computer lab, generator and website. The day began on a high note with a brief fellowship led by the Vice Chancellor, Rev. Canon Prof. James Kombo; assisted by Rev. Samuel Githinji, the University Chaplain. Thereafter, Mr. Michael Mungai, the Deputy Corporate Affairs Manager led the entourage for a tour of the four facilities, coupled with unveiling of their respective plaques and commissioning.
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Kenya Education Network (KENET) in partnership with Microsoft Corporation and Intel is pleased to announce the KENET Student Laptop Purchase Program (SLPP). The program has been created to provide Kenyan Universities’ students, faculty, and staff with the opportunity to purchase business class laptop computers from multiple vendors at significantly discounted prices. KENET has leveraged its high-volume purchasing power on institutional computers as well as a long-standing relationship with the education community to accord beneficiaries this priviledge.
KENET has signed Framework agreements with selected OEM laptop vendors for the timely supply of laptops and associated support in order to establish a sustainable, cost-effective Student Laptop Purchase Program (SLPP). It is envisaged that SLPP shall help students of member educational institutions to purchase genuine brand-new devices to support learning activities in their respective institutions.
Benefits of the Students Laptop Purchase Program are:
- Savings of more than 25% or more off retail costs.
- A brand-new business-class machine that ensures quality and durability.
- Flexible and student friendly payment terms (Pay a 15% deposit and settle the balance over 24 months on the model of your choice.
- Extended manufacturer’s warranty, including accidental damage coverage, for all laptop purchases.
- Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, with end-point security and Office 365 productivity applications.
- Support services for in and out of warranty hardware related repairs as covered by the manufacturer’s base and extended limited warranty
Below are the steps for purchasing the laptops
- Create an account at https://slpp.kenet.or.ke/. Please note, the account can only be created using institutional email address. Click on "Login" and click on "create new account"
- View the selected categories of laptops and their specifications available. You can visit "LAPTOP SPECIFICATIONS" menu and select specific category to view their prices. (https://slpp.kenet.or.ke/node/7)
- Click on "book a laptop" to begin the laptop booking process. This is a step by step process and will guide you till the end
- After booking. The lists of all devices booked will be processed by KENET and shared with the vendors after 14 days and the vendors will communicate on the payment process and collection
Laptop booking process
- Register on the SLPP Portal here https://slpp.kenet.or.ke/user/login
- Login using username and password you supplied during registration
- Select "Book a Laptop" from the main menu to initiate the laptop booking process
- Select a laptop of your choice, vendor, collection point, purchasing plan and submit to complete the laptop booking process.
- Received bookings will be consolidated on a weekly basis and sent to the university for validation. (Confirmation that you are a bonafide student/staff/faculty of the university)
- Validated bookings will be forwarded to the respective vendors for processing.
- Vendor shall write to the individual purchasers and share payment details.
- Purchaser makes payment (full amount for outright purchase).
- Vendor shall write to the purchaser acknowledging receipt of payment of payment
- Vendor shall dispatch the laptop to the purchaser (at the selected collection point during booking).
- Purchaser acknowledges receipt of the laptop and inspects the unit to confirm that it has been delivered without any defects or physical damage
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Charles Darwin, a famous scientist once stated that it is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.
In the same spirit, the University Library has embarked on encouraging students to utilize the off-campus access portal to enable them access library services within the comfort of their homes as they stay safe. The portal is available to all registered students and staff.
The portal hosts e-resources for diverse fields of study that students can browse and search for the relevant literature and content at their convenience. The knowledge bases include journal, e-books, e-databases and e-libraries that the university has subscribed to to facilitate research among scholars.
Measures has been put in place to ensure 24/7 user support. Students are advised to raise any queries to mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. in addition the library premises will be open every Wednesday from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Click here to download the user manual for the off-campus access portal.
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