The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) has formally opened its Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) lab, marking a revolutionary step toward modernizing education and giving students skills they may use in the future.
The state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, such as VR headsets, AR glasses, high-resolution smart screens, and powerful graphics processing processors, is installed in the new facility, which can hold 20 people.The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) has formally opened its Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) lab, marking a revolutionary step toward modernizing education and giving students skills they may use in the future.
The state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, such as VR headsets, AR glasses, high-resolution smart screens, and powerful graphics processing processors, is installed in the new facility, which can hold 20 people.
The way that subjects are taught at UICT, especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), is going to be completely transformed by this cutting-edge facility. With its interactive simulations, virtual labs, and 3D/360 modeling, the lab is designed to deliver immersive learning experiences that give instructors and students the chance to deeply participate in practical experimentation and research.The way that subjects are taught at UICT, especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), is going to be completely transformed by this cutting-edge facility. With its interactive simulations, virtual labs, and 3D/360 modeling, the lab is designed to deliver immersive learning experiences that give instructors and students the chance to deeply participate in practical experimentation and research.
UICT’s AVR Project Manager, Edison Nkurunungi, outlined the rationale for the AVR lab’s opening. He clarified, “The need to modernize our methods, enhance student engagement, and equip learners with skills that align with the demands of the digital age drove the decision to incorporate AVR technology in teaching and learning.” UICT’s AVR Project Manager, Edison Nkurunungi, outlined the rationale for the AVR lab’s opening. He clarified, “The need to modernize our methods, enhance student engagement, and equip learners with skills that align with the demands of the digital age drove the decision to incorporate AVR technology in teaching and learning.”
According to Nkurunungi, the AVR initiative has already produced notable gains in STEM student performance since it began in January 2024.According to Nkurunungi, the AVR initiative has already produced notable gains in STEM student performance since it began in January 2024.
A notable improvement in engineering students’ practical skills and encouraging comments from virtual lab participants are two examples of specific success stories. We are excited to broaden the improved conceptual understanding that these experiences have shown,” Nkurunungi said.A notable improvement in engineering students’ practical skills and encouraging comments from virtual lab participants are two examples of specific success stories. We are excited to broaden the improved conceptual understanding that these experiences have shown,” Nkurunungi said.
A notable improvement in engineering students’ practical skills and encouraging comments from virtual lab participants are two examples of specific success stories. We are excited to broaden the improved conceptual understanding that these experiences have shown,” Nkurunungi said.A notable improvement in engineering students’ practical skills and encouraging comments from virtual lab participants are two examples of specific success stories. We are excited to broaden the improved conceptual understanding that these experiences have shown,” Nkurunungi said.
UICT has big ambitions for the AVR lab in the future. The institute wants to grow up AVR technology as a government trustee by building out the campus, adding new courses to the curriculum, and forming alliances with top tech firms to help fund training and resource acquisition.UICT has big ambitions for the AVR lab in the future. The institute wants to grow up AVR technology as a government trustee by building out the campus, adding new courses to the curriculum, and forming alliances with top tech firms to help fund training and resource acquisition.
Although AR and VR applications are currently mostly linked to the entertainment sector, UICT’s AVR lab shows how this technology has the potential to revolutionize teaching methods. The lab’s creation demonstrates the institute’s dedication to staying on the front edge of educational innovation and giving students real-world experience in cutting-edge subjects.
Although AR and VR applications are currently mostly linked to the entertainment sector, UICT’s AVR lab shows how this technology has the potential to revolutionize teaching methods. The lab’s creation demonstrates the institute’s dedication to staying on the front edge of educational innovation and giving students real-world experience in cutting-edge subjects.
Although AR and VR applications are currently mostly linked to the entertainment sector, UICT’s AVR lab shows how this technology has the potential to revolutionize teaching methods. The lab’s creation demonstrates the institute’s dedication to staying on the front edge of educational innovation and giving students real-world experience in cutting-edge subjects.Although AR and VR applications are currently mostly linked to the entertainment sector, UICT’s AVR lab shows how this technology has the potential to revolutionize teaching methods. The lab’s creation demonstrates the institute’s dedication to staying on the front edge of educational innovation and giving students real-world experience in cutting-edge subjects.
