Ms. Kauna Mufeti

Name

Ms. Kauna Mufeti

Tertiary Qualifications

  • Master of Science (Computer Science)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours)(Computer Science)
  • Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Physics)

Current Position

Lecturer

Campus Address

Office E206
Computer Science Department

Office Phone, Fax & Cell phone

+264 206 3348

Email  Address

tndakunda@unam.na

Short Biography

Kauna Mufeti holds a Master of Science Degree in Computer Science from Rhodes University, South Africa. She is currently a Computer Science lecturer at the University of Namibia and the Acting Co-ordinator: Interactive Multimedia Unit (IMMU) . The IMMU provides technical support for integrating technology into the teaching and learning activities of the University. Mufeti has been responsible for coordinating the activities of 1) the Multimedia Production Studio 2) eLearning and 3) technology-enhanced collaboration projects. Her current area of research is the use of Virtual solutions for capacity building in developing countries.

Resume/Vita

Ms. K Mufeti

Recently Taught Courses

  • CMP3422 Web Development and e-Commerce
  • CMP6131 Object Oriented Analysis and Programming
  • CMP3611 Advanced Databases
  • CMP36     Advanced Data Management Techniques
  • SCMP3819 Software Project Management

  • SCMP3742 Human Computer Interaction and Computer Ethics

Academic interest/ expertise

e-Learning, virtual classroom solutions, Voice over IP

Research and Publications

Towards Efficient and Effective Information Retrieval in Object Relational Databases. 2002. Port Elizabeth. Presented at the SAICSIT Postgraduate Research Symposium
Preliminary Findings from the Implementation of e-Learning at the University of Namibia.2005. Calgary, Canada. Paper Presented at the ICET2005 Conference
A case study of successful blended eLearning course implementation: preliminary findings at the University of Namibia. 6 – 8 July 2005. Presented at the 11th Boleswana Symposium
Benefits of using Open Source Software: A Review of Unam’s Learning Management System (LMS). 31 August – 2 September 2005. Polytechnic of Namibia. Paper Presented at the NOLNET conference, ,
eLearning in Africa: an opportune solution or an impediment to learning? – The case at the University of Namibia. 6 – 8 September 2005. Cairo. In the Proceedings of the Fourth International Internet Education Conference, ICT Learn
The Impacts of a new Learning Culture at the University of Namibia. 10 – 11 November 2005.  Amsterdam. In the Proceedings of the 4th European Conference on eLearning (ECEL) conference,
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Technology for Teaching and Learning at the University of Namibia: A Survey of the Computer Science Department. Windhoek, Namibia, April 2008. In the Proceedings of the IST-Africa 2008 Conference,
One Lecturer’s Perspective of e-Learning Implementation in Developing Contexts. Cape Town, South Africa, 26 – 27 June 2008. In the Proceedings of the 3rd  International Conference on e-Learning.

Mbale Jameson, Mufeti, Kauna. Random Automated Encryption Data Model (RAEDM): Envisages the Security of e-Learning Materials Dispatched Online. Journal on Education, Informatics and Cybenetics (JEIC), 2011

Mufeti, T., Thinyane, H., Terzoli, A. The SANTED Virtual Classroom Project: A Case Study. IEEE Xplore. 2010 (Publication in progress)

Thinyane, H., Mufeti, T., Terzoli, A., Wright, M. Google Docs and Skype for a low bandwidth Virtual Classroom for Developing Countries. IEEE Xplore. 2010 (Publication in progress)

Mbale Jameson, Mufeti, Kauna. Phase teaching Model for Subnetting IPv4. International Journal of Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (IJITST), 2010 (In Press)

Mufeti, T., Mbale, J., Terzoli, A., Foster, G. Using a Virtual Classroom Solution to Teach Computer Science at the University of Namibia. eLearning Africa 2010, Zambia, 26-28 May 2010

Oyedele, Y.,Terzoli, A., Mufeti, T.. Customising a BBVC for Asterisk VoIP Services. International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering (CISSE 10), University of Bridgeport, December 3-12, 2010

T.K. Mufeti. A Case Study of Virtual Partnerships for Capacity Building in Emerging Institutions. Presented at the e-Learning Africa 2009 Conference, Dakar, Senegal, May 2009.

Recent Professional Activities

  • Professional member of the ACM
  • Chairperson: e-Learning Committee
  • Project Manager: University Management System

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