Work Packages

Activities include

1. kickstart administrative procedure for new courses/modules in partner HEIs,
2. develop SME2KE (MoU) and legal framework;
3. establish SME2KE board, dissemination board, advisory board and quality control board and WP teams;
4. supervise SME2KE project;
5. organise kick-off and bi-annual project meetings for each of the administrative board;
6. manage SME2KE boards, WP teams and finances;
7. monitor implementation of the agile workflow.

This involves preparatory activities to kick start the SME2KE initiative. Identified milestones include:

1. desk analysis of the state of the art of LbM and application of BDS, ML and AI to LbM in Africa; e-learning platform (technical specifications, academic preferences, etc.);
2. updated needs analysis at partner’s HEIs;
3. identify and get in contact with private sector and public entities relevant in defining learning outcomes and graduate profiles.

Modules/courses will be developed and updated during the lifetime of this project. To embed the learning contents of the modules into the SME2KE platform, 12 lecturers will undergo training on how to upload learning materials and embed them into the platform. Training of staff on how to use the following tools: announcement forum, email, Moodle profile setting, discussion forum, assessments & record keeping, etc.  

Tasks for this work package include

1. development of module methodology and guidelines for designing modules;
2. development of the module-, evaluation-, assessment- and questionnaire templates.

This work package focusses on

1. developing study guides/syllabuses for modules including its descriptions, design, and production;
2. developing lecture notes for modules incorporated with LbM, BDS, ML, and AI;
3. evaluation and revision of modules; and
4. embedding the developed/updated modules into the eLearning platform.

Activities include

1. train staff on project management & monitoring;
2. train lecturers & technical staff on module/course and template development,
3. train online lecturers & technical staff in feeding learning materials into the platform, use of the SME2KE e-learning platform, online didactics, and assessment;
4. CSIR/UNIBO train, via blended mode of learning (two weeks online & two week face to face), lecturers & technical staff in theory, practical and simulation/modelling of LbM technology through the ELbM summer school;
5. CSIR/UNIBO train online lecturers & technical staff on initiating, establishing, and sustaining academia-industry research collaboration;
6. UNIBO trains online lecturers in postgraduate supervision;
7. TU Ilmenau trains lecturers & technical staff (in blended mode) in practical application of BDS, ML, and AI to the MEE modules (digitisation of manufacturing processes);
8. BIUST train online students in the use of the SME2KE e-learning platform;
9. CSIR/NMU/UNIBO train, via blended mode of learning, students on theory, practical and simulation/modelling of LbM technology;
10. CSIR/BIUST/TUI train students on practical application of BDS, ML and AI in LbM  digitization of manufacturing processes);
11. UNIBO trains online support staff from internationalisation directorate in their support and roles for organising and managing student/staff mobility;
12. BIUST trains online staff from quality assurance directorates in their support and regulatory roles.

Activities include

1. provide feedback from meetings with partner board and advisory board;
2. develop quality plan;
3. monitor quality of outputs, outcomes, and processes;
4. implement internal and external audits and
5. approve updated / developed course modules. 

This involves development of

1. dissemination plan,
2. produce and maintain dissemination materials/ products,
3. organise dissemination workshops.