MKU student Daniel Mulala
A student at Mount Kenya University has come up with an Artificial Intelligence innovation that enables lecturers to teach virtually without blackboards, whiteboards or pens.
Daniel Mulala from the Democratic Republic of Congo says lecturers will only use their hands to write and explain mathematical concepts.
He is studying for a Bachelor of Technology, Computer and Electronic Systems.
Students learning virtually will see and follow concepts, after which the lecturer can erase the virtually written material by hand.
Speaking while showcasing his innovation during a symposium at the university, Mulala said if supported the innovation will revolutionalise the education sector by doing away with blackboards, dusters and pens.
The innovation can be integrated into a 3D model, where one can interact with electronic components, show pads and other components.
“Hailing from DRC, I thought I should have learnt online without physically having to attend classes at MKU in Thika. However, some learning methods especially in tech courses need physical presence to see and touch some electronic components," he said.
“This prompted me to come up
with this innovation, as students
can now interact with those components even virtually."
The student said his innovation, if advanced, will be cheaper compared to similar innovations by multinationals in the tech industry.
But Mulala cited lack of and expertise in universities as one of the challenges of AI innovations.
“Students have top-notch innovations but always find challenges in research and state-of-the-art labs to advance their solutions," he said.