Oracle Academy hosted a faculty day session for educators across various higher education institutions in Uganda on May, 27, 2025. The session was designed to introduce faculty members to the wide range of free teaching and learning resources available through the Oracle Academy program.
Participants had the opportunity to explore how Oracle Academy supports educators in teaching computing and technology. The session covered a variety of resources that could be integrated into courses to enhance both teaching and student engagement.
Key areas that were explored included:
- Free curriculum and learning materials in areas such as Java, databases, cloud computing, AI/ML, and data science.
- Access to Oracle Cloud technologies that allow educators to introduce students to industry cloud computing environments.
- An introduction to Oracle APEX, a web-based low-code/no-code integrated development environment used for developing and deploying cloud, mobile, and desktop applications.
- A wide range of software tools and licenses available at no cost for academic use.
- Various professional development opportunities and training options to help educators advance their skills.
- Resources to support student professional Oracle certification preparation, helping learners become job-ready in the tech industry.
The session provided valuable insights and practical tools for educators looking to enrich their teaching. Oracle Academy aims to support faculty members in their mission to build and inspire the next generation of tech talent.