Dr. Michael Walimbwa

His recent research and funded projects include:
• Safe and Adaptive Multilingual Learning in Resource-Constrained Contexts – Mak-RIF project, approximately UGX 112 million, Principal Investigator.
• Building Capacity for Innovative Assessment in University Education – Mak-RIF project, approximately UGX 100 million, Principal Investigator.
• A Community of Practice for Enhanced Electronic Learning Methodologies in University Education – Carnegie-funded postdoctoral research project, approximately USD 37,000.
• TRUCE Project – a collaborative international research project with approximately EUR 1 million in total project funding, in which he serves as Co-PI/project team member.

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Walimbwa, M. (2023). Digital Transformation of Higher Education and Twenty-First-Century Skilling in Sub-Saharan Africa: Potentials and Challenges. In: Daniel, B.K., Bisaso, R. (eds) Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 21st Century. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3212-2_18

Dr. Walimbwa has received and contributed to significant academic and research initiatives, including:
• Carnegie Corporation of New York Postdoctoral Fellowship – approximately USD 37,000.
• Mak-RIF Research Grant – approximately UGX 100 million for Building Capacity for Innovative Assessment in University Education.
• Mak-RIF Research Grant – approximately UGX 112 million for research on safe and adaptive multilingual learning.
• Participation as Co-PI/project team member in the TRUCE international research project, valued at approximately EUR 1 million.
• Recognition through appointment to university-level committees and strategic institutional initiatives.
• External examiner and academic reviewer roles at international universities.

Old and Current Projects
Dr. Walimbwa’s research interests are located at the intersection of educational technology, higher education, curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and educational innovation. His key areas of expertise include:
• Educational technology and digital pedagogy.
• Technology integration in higher education.
• E-learning and blended learning.
• Learning design and instructional design.
• Educational design research.
• Communities of practice and professional development.
• Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET).
• Assessment reform and assessment in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
• Generative AI and higher education.
• Open Educational Resources (OER) and OER localization.
• Multilingual and culturally responsive learning.
• Assistive technologies and inclusive education.
• Digital education in resource-constrained contexts.
• Teacher professional development and technology integration.
• Curriculum design and alignment.
• Emerging technologies in education.
Ongoing and Recent Research Projects
His recent research and funded projects include:
• Safe and Adaptive Multilingual Learning in Resource-Constrained Contexts – Mak-RIF project, approximately UGX 112 million, Principal Investigator.
• Building Capacity for Innovative Assessment in University Education – Mak-RIF project, approximately UGX 100 million, Principal Investigator.
• A Community of Practice for Enhanced Electronic Learning Methodologies in University Education – Carnegie-funded postdoctoral research project, approximately USD 37,000.
• TRUCE Project – a collaborative international research project with approximately EUR 1 million in total project funding, in which he serves as Co-PI/project team member.

23rd-27th May 2023 E-learning Africa 2023: Community of Practice for Enhanced E-learning Methodologies and Practices in Education
24th-26th March 2021 Third Teacher Education symposium in Uganda. Theme: “A digitally competent teaching force for the 21st Century.” Presentation: Using ICTs to negotiate the 21st century teacher education landscape: Are we ready?

PERIOD SERVICE
2024- TODATE Member, School of Education Research and Higher Degrees Committee
2025 – TODATE Makerere University Safeguarding Policy Champion
2025 – TO DATE Member, Committee of revising assessment policy from 40:60 to 60:40.
2024- TODATE Coordinator of Graduate Programs, Department of Foundations and Curriculum Studies, Makerere University
2023- TODATE Member, Committee of Gender, ICT and Quality Assurance, Makerere University
2023- TODATE Vice Chairperson, Bududa District Development Association
2023- TODATE Coordinator of Graduate Programs- School of Education
2022- TODATE MasterCard E-Learning Champion, Makerere University
2020- TODATE Member School Management Committee of Makerere University Primary School
2019-TODATE Member of Vice Chancellors Standing Rooster of 100 to investigate Sexual Harassment
2021- 2022 Member of Makerere University Centenary Celebrations Committee
2019 – 2021 In-charge, Teaching and Examinations Timetable, School of Education
2018-2020 General Secretary Makerere University Academic Staff Association
2018 – TODATE Member of, Department of Foundations and Curriculum Studies Research and Higher Degrees Committee
2017- TODATE School Practice Zone Leader formerly Mbarara-Bushenyi and currently Mbale-Kapchorwa
2020 – TODATE Member, Board of Directors, Friends International Christian Academy (FICA)
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