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Update on University of Ghana Online Teaching and Learning

Starting March 24, 2020 - Ending March 24, 2021 Expired

As a follow up to the notice from the Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs, please find below additional information and guidance.

 

1. RESOURCES DEPLOYED TO SUPPORT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING.

 

A variety of electronic resources are available to all UG Faculty and Staff during the period of the closure.

 

a. Zoom Meetings.  Zoom has been activated to host Virtual Meetings at the University of Ghana.  These can be used to schedule meetings with Faculty/Administrative Staff or hold ‘live’ sessions with UG students. Zoom Meetings are managed by the various UG College Secretaries whom you can contact for more information on how to set up a Virtual Meeting and get permission to access.
 
College Secretaries:
 

Mavis Otoo-Ayeh motoo-ayeh@ug.edu.gh  (College of Humanities)

 

Emelia Agyei-Mensah 

eagyei-mensah@ug.edu.gh

College of Education)

 

Emmanuel Baidoo ebaidoo@ug.edu.gh

(College of Basic & Applied Sciences) 

 

Michael Opare-Atuah 

mopare-atuah@ug.edu.gh

(College of Health Sciences)

 

b. Sakai Learning Management System (LMS). As part of efforts to assist faculty and students navigate through the Sakai Learning Management System (LMS), the following tutorials have been developed to guide faculty and students.
 

 

Visit the UG Sakai LMS (https://sakai.ug.edu.gh ) for these and more training manuals and video tutorials on how to use the tools in the learning management system.

 

You can reach the E-learning team via sakai@ug.edu.gh for enquiries and further assistance.

 

c. Google Classroom is still available for those who already use it.
 
d. Microsoft 365 Users can make use of Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business and Yammer.

 

2. ARRANGEMENTS FOR ONLINE SAKAI TRAINING

 

A schedule for online SAKAI training will be circulated shortly.

 

 

3. ARRANGEMENTS FOR ACCESS: VODAFONE DATA PACKAGE  

 

To facilitate access to the Sakai Learning Management Platform, Vodafone has arranged for UG Students to pick up new SIM cards available at all Vodafone Retail outlets throughout the country. 

Collection of SIM Cards takes immediate effect. 

You will receive a monthly data bundle with the following features: 

a. 5GB of data
b. 150 minutes of cross-net voice calls plus IDD
c. 100 SMS
d. Free Closed User Group (CUG) calls: Meaning calls between members of the community will be at no cost
e. Free access to University of Ghana digital resources (meaning if you exhaust your 5G data you can still access UG online resources)
f. Roll-over at the end of month of unused data   

 

This arrangement is available for a period of 4 months till the end of the academic year July 2020.

 

NOTES:

• Students who have already subscribed and paid for the previously advertised UG Vodafone Tertiary Mobile Data Plan will receive 4 months credit under the plan.
 
• This offer is with respect to Vodafone. As and when other additional mobile telecom resources become available for our students, we will add them to the Vodafone offer.
 
• Do NOT contact Vodafone Business Help Desk directly for assistance with any problems in collecting your Vodafone SIM card. (STEP 1 below)
 
• DO contact Vodafone Business Help Desk (0 800 10000) if you have problems in activating the SIM or mobile data bundle. (STEP 2 below).

 

Steps to follow to collect and Activate Vodafone SIM cards

1. TO COLLECT YOUR SIM CARD. 
a. Check the list of Vodafone Retail Outlets locations to find the one closest to you. (See list below.)
 
b. Show your National ID (National Passport, Ghana ID card, Driver’s License, Voters ID), Student ID at the retail shop and fill a form to pick up your blank SIM card.
 
c. Show Staff ID or Student ID, and any of the following IDs - National Passport, Ghana ID card, Driver’s License, Voters ID
 
2. TO ACTIVATE YOUR SIM CARD
b. Fill in Your SIM Serial number and Phone number(details on pack that you receive)
c. Vodafone will get the SIM provisioned within 24 hrs and you are ready to go!
 
3. SUPPORT ARRANGEMENTS 

 

An emergency virtual Service Desk has been established to provide the needed support during the period. Please send all service requests to this email address: servicedesk@rt.ug.edu.gh stating your name, student ID, the problem and a contact number in case you need to be reached. 

 

ANNEX 1.  List of Vodafone Retail Outlets.

 

Vodafone Outlet

Ownership

Tarkwa

Vodafone

Accra North

Vodafone

Cape Coast

Vodafone

Swedru

Vodafone

Ho

Vodafone

Bolga

Vodafone

Takoradi

Vodafone

A&C

Vodafone

Suame

Vodafone

Tema

Vodafone

Osu

Vodafone

Cantonments

Vodafone

Koforidua

Vodafone

Madina

Vodafone

Westhill

Vodafone

Sunyani

Vodafone

Achimota

Vodafone

Dansoman

Vodafone

Accra Mall

Vodafone

Wa

Vodafone

Tamale

Vodafone

Kumasi Main

Vodafone

Junction mall

Vodafone

KNUST

Vodafone

Kumasi Mall

Vodafone

Somanya

Authorised Distributor

Suhum

Authorised Distributor

Begoro

Authorised Distributor

Mampong

Authorised Distributor

Anyinam

Authorised Distributor

Akosombo

Authorised Distributor

Keta

Authorised Distributor

Kpando

Authorised Distributor

Hohoe

Authorised Distributor

Dzodze

Authorised Distributor

Kadjebi

Authorised Distributor

Jasikan

Authorised Distributor

Aflao

Authorised Distributor

Kpasa

Authorised Distributor

Ashiaman Tulaku

Authorised Distributor

Akatsi

Authorised Distributor

Winneba

Authorised Distributor

Asikuma

Authorised Distributor

Apam

Authorised Distributor

Kasoa

Authorised Distributor

Takoradi Market Circle

Authorised Distributor

Agona Nkwanta

Authorised Distributor

Axim

Authorised Distributor

Elubo

Authorised Distributor

Abosso

Authorised Distributor

Asankragua

Authorised Distributor

Dadieso

Authorised Distributor

Wasa Akropong

Authorised Distributor

KNUST AD

Authorised Distributor

Yeji-Kumasi Station

Authorised Distributor

Ejisu Roundabout

Authorised Distributor

Sefwi Dwenase

Authorised Distributor

Dunkwa On Offin

Authorised Distributor

Ejura

Authorised Distributor

Bibiani

Authorised Distributor

Sefwi Bekwai

Authorised Distributor

Obuasi

Authorised Distributor

KNUST

Authorised Distributor

Drobo

Authorised Distributor

Nkoranza

Authorised Distributor

Berekum

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Techiman

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Goaso

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Nkrankwanta

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Bimbilla

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Savelugu

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Bawku

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Sandema

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Walewale

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Duayaw Nkwanta

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Asante Bekawai

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Konongo

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Mampong

Authorised Distributor

Salaga

Authorised Distributor

Yendi

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Kenyasi

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Takoradi Station Takoradi

Authorised Distributor

Wenchi

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Asamankese

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Nkawkaw

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Jirapa

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Tanoso AD

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UCC

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Tafo

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Zebilla

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Dormaa Ahenkro

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Sogakope

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Drobo

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Zebilla

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Bole

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Tumu

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Juaboso

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