Robson Kanhalelo
I am a master’s degree student at the University of Namibia, currently studying towards a master’s degree in Educational Technology. Additionally, I hold a certificate in Big Data Technologies from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). I am passionate about teaching, learning, and software development.
Session
Open-source tools have become essential for making programming education possible in schools that lack modern equipment, stable internet, or licensed software. This talk shares practical insights from teaching Python in under-resourced environments in Namibia, highlighting how tools like Linux, Python, and cloud-based notebooks enable meaningful learning even when only a few devices are available. It also draws on findings from research with teachers across different schools to show the real barriers faced when adopting open-source solutions, and the creative strategies used to overcome them. Attendees will gain a realistic understanding of what digital education looks like in low-resource settings and learn practical approaches for making programming more accessible and inclusive using open-source tools.