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To overcome challenges faced by students in accessing online learning resources due to slow internet speeds, lack of infrastructure, and other obstacles, wilearn for Life has developed an innovative solution - wiLearn's moLLi case - a server in a box with various devices powered by solar and built-in batteries to enable access to learning materials without internet connection. In this podcast, Victor will share with us how this solution is set up, implemented and used as a followup for the previous eposide: Connecting the Unconnected: How EdTech is Transforming Education in Underserved Areas

Key Learnings


wiLearn's moLLi case is a server in a box with various devices like tablets, server, projector and is powered by solar and an inbuilt batteries to ensure it works in location without both internet and electricity. 


The best approach in this kind of context is mobile first, offline and offgrid. That means there are no dependencies on electricity or internet. 


Learning needs assessment is key to ensure providing relevant content to the beneficiaries. 


EdTech tools can also be used for other purposes like training communities on various topics like agriculture, beekeeping etc. 



Some of the challenges that Victor and team are facing implementing this tool include: 


Global supply logistics for the hardware being used to build the kit 


Context related issues like Security, Access and mobility


Funding and limited resources 


Maintenance of devices and issues related to misuse of equipment by the beneficiaries



Here are the links where you can either contribute to this cause or find more details by contacting Victor


wilearn for Life https://wilearn.org/ 


Access Hub Africa https://accesshub-africa.com/ 


LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/malombe/ 




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In this podcast episode, we will be discussing the use of educational technology, or "edtech", in areas with limited internet connectivity. Our focus will be on how edtech is being utilized to bridge the digital divide and provide access to quality education in remote and underserved regions of the world.

Our guest speaker, Victor Malombe, will share his journey of developing an offline solution that functions in low-connectivity environments. In a future episode, we will delve into the specifics of his solution and its implementation in Kenya, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe. 

Key Learning from the Podcast:


Investing in offline solutions can bridge the digital divide and contribute to achieving SDG 4 of quality education for all


Education is a shared responsibility involving governments, schools, teachers, parents, and private actors


Adaptive Content plays a crucial role in determining the quality of education technology


Africa has the lowest number of internet connections, with only 40% of the continent having access stable internet connecting according to UNICEF 2017


In some cases, Refugee camps may have more advanced technology compared to local communities due to access provided by many charity organizations involved in supporting them


Working with the community is key to ensuring acceptance of new initiatives, but some communities may be wary due to past negative experiences


Ventures into this space require patience, persistence, caring, and empathy


Edtech is transforming education for students in remote and underserved regions of the world



Here are the links where you can either contribute to this cause or find more details by contacting Victor


wilearn for Life https://wilearn.org/ 


Access Hub Africa https://accesshub-africa.com/ 


LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/malombe/ 




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In this episode, We discuss and share our views regarding AI-generated art, going into detail by answering the following questions:


What is AI-Generated Art, and how does it work?
Are AI-generated images considered ART?
What are the benefits of AI-Generated Art?
What are the ownership and copyright concerns/risks around AI-generated Art?
How to deal with biasness and diversity concerns about these technologies

Today's Podcast banner has been generated using DALL-E 2 and this shows you how powerful these tools are getting. Press play to listen to this episode and remember to subscribe and leave any comments below or contact us at  info@diveafrika.org or follow us on Instagram @diveafrika.

NOTES:

For anyone who wants to try some of the discussed examples of AI image-generation tools, here are the links:

Proprietary.


DALL-E 2.  
Midjourney
Dream by WOMBO

Open Source


MindsEye Beta. 
Stable Diffusion 




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In this special bonus episode, Tony covers all your basic questions about Blockchain. What is Bitcoin? What is Ethereum? What is a smart contract? Share this episode with friends, family, and anyone who is new to the Blockchain space and wants to understand what it’s all about.

Press play to listen to this episode and remember to subscribe and leave any comments below or contact us at  info@diveafrika.org or follow us on Instagram @diveafrika.

NOTES:

For anyone who wants to start their journey in Blockchain and related programming here are the links recommended by Tony:


Hack The Mara Hackathon 
Developer DAO 
Uniswap Protocol

Connect with Tony on Social Media


Twitter
Linkedin
Youtube


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Many people have asked me what blockchain is, what crypto is, how to get started in Blockchain, and many other questions. So we have invited Tony Kipkemboi - Ethereum, Web3.0, Data enthusiast - who will be breaking it down Blockchain and share some insights for those looking to get started in this space. He will also share his journey and how he got started with Blockchain and insights and options to help total beginners break into this field and start a career.

Press play to listen to this episode and remember to subscribe and leave any comments below or contact us at  info@diveafrika.org or follow us on Instagram @diveafrika.

NOTES:

For anyone who wants to start their journey in Blockchain and related programming here are the links recommended by Tony:


https://thegraph.com/en/
https://ethereum.org/en/learn/
https://www.developerdao.com/
https://web3africa.news/

Connect with Tony on Social Media


Twitter
Linkedin
Youtube


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Being a data engineer can be both challenging and rewarding. But it’s not always easy to break into this part of the tech field. In this podcast, Tony Kipkemboi will take us through how he managed to advance his career from the Medical field to programming and eventually to Data Engineering. He will help us answer some of the hard questions in this field like: 


What’s the Difference Between a Data Engineer and a Data Scientist?
How do you go from college student to data engineer?
Is prior IT background required to be able to start a career in Data engineering?
What is the career path for Data engineering and How does one become a data engineer?
What skills do data engineers have? 
What do data engineers do on a day-to-day basis?

Press play to listen to this episode and remember to subscribe and leave any comments below or contact us at  info@diveafrika.org or follow us on Instagram @diveafrika.

NOTES: 

For anyone who wants to start their journey in Data engineering and python programming here are the links recommended by Tony:


https://www.codecademy.com
https://dalianaliu.com
https://www.datacamp.com

Connect with Tony on Social Media


Twitter 
Linkedin 
Youtube 


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