Dr. Myra Ohaga-Gitonga
PhD in Information Technology
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| Name: | Dr. Myra Ohaga-Gitonga |
|---|---|
| Mobile: | +254 709 972 000 |
| E-mail: | mohaga@daystar.ac.ke |
| Website: | None |
| Updated: | 30 Sep, 2024 |
Sections
Design your apps in your own way
15 Dec 2021
Smartest Applications for Business
28 Nov 2021
How to get creative in your work
21 Nov 2021
About
I am a professional Information Technology practitioner focusing on training, consultancy and policy formulation; Currently a Lecturer in the Computer Science Department, School of Science Engineering and Health of Daystar University. I have over 10 years of professional experience in IT traversing industry and academia. I enjoy analyzing and designing computer systems that are safe with appropriate usage guidelines. Other areas of interest are application of IT in business and effective use of mobile money services. I also enjoy setting up eLearning systems, training and offering support to users for a memorable and effective learning experience.
Academic Qualification
Recent Publications
Teaches
- Structured Programming
- Object Oriented Programming
- Databases
- Graphics Programming
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Activities
Professional Development Activities
Published2017
September 2017: Oracle sponsored training: Java Cloud Service at Strathmore University, Kenya.
Published2017
May 2017: Participated in a workshop on designing courses for significant learning offered by the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Daystar University
Published2016
June 2016: Participated in the International Women’s conference at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi. Kenya.
Published2014
Currently undertaking my PhD studies at Kibabii University Kenya. Thesis title: Modelling Requirements Elicitation Process for Mobile Money Transfer Systems based on usability heuristics analysis
Published2014
Currently a member of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) committee in ITLET (Information Technology for Learning and Training)
Published2014
July 2014: Participated in the 1st Regional Roundtable Forum: Development of Benchmarks for BSc Computer Science and Information Technology in the East African Countries, held in Kigali, Rwanda.
Published2013
Nov 2013: Participated in Staff Training on Integration of Faith. Topics covered included: Integration as the Tradition of the University; Assurance of Faith in Christ; Basic Principles of Integration of Faith and Learning; The Essence of Integration; Spiritual Disciplines of the University: Practical Demonstration of Integration
Published2011
2011: Researched on Usage of eLearning Technology by Daystar University students and their thoughts on eLearning chats and forums.
Published2009
July 2009: Participated in Women of Excellence a Seminar for Women in Ministry
Published2009
April 2009: Attended a course on Risk Management held for Daystar University
Published2007
August 2007: Training Workshop on Efficient Online Tutoring @eLA Africa
Published2007
May 2007: Participated in an In-Country Training Workshop on Higher
Conferences
Published2014
May 2014: Presented on Creating awareness of the importance of standards application on eLearning and open education under theme Integrating eLearning and Open Education to Increase Access to Quality Education and Training in Africa in the eLearning Africa conference held in Uganda
Published2008
May 2008: Introducing E-learning Course Management System, The
Technological Challenges And Benefits – Daystar University Experience. Presented in the 3rd International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training by eLearning Africa in Ghana.
Research Interests
- Ensuring quality methods and tools for teaching programming at university and tertiary colleges.
- Software development tools and techniques for small enterprises in Africa, that promotes user participation and quality assurance.
- Mobile Money transfer systems.
- Effective e-learning and e-tutoring software systems.