Panel Discussion on WordPress in Education at the Uganda Website Projects Competition 2026

How can WordPress transform education in Uganda? 🌍💻 At the Uganda Website Projects Competition 2026, held at Busoga College Mwiri on 9 June 2026, educators, students and WordPress community members came together for an engaging panel discussion on **WordPress in Education in Uganda**. Moderated by Rogers Mukalele, the discussion brought together Iputo Emmanuel, Asasira Queen Pinklen, Nabisere Gertrude Nicole and Moses Cursor to explore how WordPress can support practical learning, digital skills development and new opportunities for students and educators. The panel explored the role of school leadership, student technology clubs, mentorship, access to computers, WordPress community engagement and pathways for learners to gain practical experience. Students also raised important questions about getting started with WordPress, accessing learning opportunities and earning academic credit through practical contributions. This conversation comes at an important time as Uganda's WordPress community prepares for the **WordPress in Education Summit in Kaliro on 20 November 2026**. Watch the full discussion and join the conversation about making digital skills and open-source technology more accessible in Uganda's education system. 📌 *VIDEO CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS* 00:00 – Welcome and introduction to the discussion 01:10 – Why WordPress in education matters in Uganda 01:50 – Introducing the panelists 03:30 – Nabisere Gertrude Nicole shares her WordPress learning journey 05:00 – Learning beyond the classroom and connecting with the community 06:30 – Iputo Emmanuel on school leadership and practical digital skills 08:00 – Access to computers, internet and learning opportunities 09:00 – The role of schools in supporting digital innovation 09:40 – Creating opportunities for students to explore and learn 11:00 – Moses Cursor on WordPress, open-source learning and community 12:30 – Making website creation accessible to different talents 13:30 – Collaboration, student communities and practical experience 14:00 – Building skills and preparing learners for future opportunities 14:25 – Opening the floor to audience questions 15:30 – Audience questions and experiences with WordPress 16:05 – Can practical skills and WordPress contributions count towards university credits? 16:45 – Reaching more students and introducing them to WordPress 17:25 – A student asks how to get started with WordPress 18:00 – Panelists respond to questions and share practical advice 19:25 – Using WordPress Playground and exploring learning opportunities 20:40 – Understanding academic credit opportunities through WordPress contributions 23:00 – The importance of WordPress community participation and experience 23:30 – Addressing limited access to computers in schools 24:50 – Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and managing student computers 26:15 – Opportunities and challenges of allowing students to bring computers to school 27:00 – Final reflections on WordPress in education 28:00 – Expanding access to WordPress learning opportunities 28:45 – Closing remarks and commitment to supporting WordPress in education 📅 *UPCOMING EVENT* Join educators, school leaders, students, teacher trainers and technology enthusiasts at the **WordPress in Education Summit, Kaliro 2026**. 📍 Location: UNITE, Kaliro Campus 📅 Date: 20 November 2026 🔗 Learn more and find event details here: https://events.wordpress.org/kaliro/2... 🌐 *EXPLORE MORE* Uganda Website Projects Competition 2026: https://events.wordpress.org/uganda/2... Competition recap: https://events.wordpress.org/uganda/2... WordPress Playground: https://playground.wordpress.net/ WordPress.org: https://wordpress.org/ 💬 *JOIN THE CONVERSATION* How can schools, universities and teacher-training institutions in Uganda make better use of WordPress? What role should student clubs, mentorship and practical website projects play in digital skills development? Share your thoughts in the comments, and share this discussion with a teacher, student or school leader who should be part of the conversation. 👍 Like this video, subscribe for more discussions on WordPress, education and digital innovation in Uganda, and share it with your network. #WordPress #WordPressUganda #WordPressEducation #DigitalSkills #EducationInUganda #WebsiteProjectsCompetition2026 #Kaliro2026 #OpenSource #EdTech