INTRODUCTION One of the 21st century skills is in the area of using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in all facets of human endeavours including teaching and learning. It is important to note that the use of ICT is not limited to teaching and learning but is very useful in educational assessment and research. Some proportion of people in the business of educational assessment and research do have all the requisite knowledge in the use of ICT for other purpose but educational assessment and research. In order to bridge these gaps, EARNiA announces her 7th International Conference on the Role of Technology educational assessment and research in Africa which shall hold in the Republic of Cameroon between 5 and 10 September, 2021 at the University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon. Participants are requested to send their abstracts of not more than 200 words to earnia13@gmai.com on or before 1 August, 2021. THEME ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH IN AFRICA DATE 5 – 10 September, 2021 VENUE University of Yaoundé 1 Yaoundé, Cameroon SUB-THEMES 1. Deploying Technological skills in Assessment and Research in Africa 2. Quality Assurance Mechanisms in Assessment and Research in Africa 3. Attainment Challenges and Prospect of Technology in Assessment and Research in Africa Who is Qualified to Attend? Participation is open to all stakeholders in assessment and research across Africa and beyond. All academics in African Universities, Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and staff of the Examination Units or Boards of the Ministries of Education, Public Examination Bodies and classroom teachers can participate in the conference. CONFERENCE WORKSHOP a. Intelligent Tutoring System b. Plagiarism and Similarity Test c. Structural Equation Modelling: Factor Analysis KEY NOTE PRESENTER Prof. Emmanuel O. Adu University of Fort Hare, South Africa LEAD PAPER PRESENTER Prof. Maureen Tanyi University of Yaoundé 1 Yaoundé, Cameroon CHIEF HOST Prof. Maurice Aurelien Sosso Rector, University of Yaoundé 1 Yaoundé, Cameroon. FACILITATORS Professor J. G. Adewale University of Ibadan, Nigeria Dr. M. A. Metibemu University of Ibadan, Ibadan Dr. Margaret Aduloju Federal University of Agriculture, Markurdi. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION All intending participants (even if you are not presenting papers) are to register in advance by completing the EARNiA Conference registration form using the link below this event REGISTRATION FEES Cameroonians (in FCFA) Other Nationals (in USD) a. Conference Fees: - Members - 60,000 CFA; $150 - Non-members - 105,000 CFA; $250 - students with valid ID cards - 30,000CFA; $75 b. Membership fees - New members - 45,000 CFA; $100 - Old members - 20,000 CFA $50 - New members (students) - 20,000 CFA; $50 - Old members (students) - 10,000 CFA; $25 c. Assessment fee - 20,000CFA; $50 d. Tours - 20,000 CFA; $50 IMPORTANT DATES Submission of Abstracts (not more than 200 words): 1 August, 2021 Submission of full paper:15 August, 2021 Arrival: Sunday 5 September, 2021 Conference Workshop: Monday 6 September, 2021 Opening ceremony, Keynote Address, Lead paper presentation and Syndicate Groups: Tuesday 7 September, 2021 Paper presentation (Syndicate Groups) Cont.: Wednesday 8 to Thursday 9 September, 2021 Tours: Thursday 9 September, 2021 Closing: Friday 10 September, 2020 MODES OF PRESENTATION Face to Face and Virtual PAYMENTS Foreign participants should pay in dollars to the EARNiA account. Account Name: Sterling Bank Plc Swift Code: NAMENGLA Account No. 36145519 Routing No/ABA: 021000089 Bank Name: Citibank N.A., New York Swift Code: CITIUS33 Address: Citibank New York (Head Office), 399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10043, U.S.A Credit to:EARNiA Account No: 0066873782 Purpose of Payment: EARNiA Conference Nigerian participants should pay to: Account Name: EARNiA, Account No: 0071070853, Access (Diamond) Bank LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Chairman – Dr . Martha Egbe University of Yaoundé 1 Yaoundé, Cameroon +23777710760 e-mail: earnia13@gmai.com Secretary – Desmond Ngwainmbi University of Yaoundé 1 Yaoundé, Cameroon +23779647544 Exhibitions Cooperate organisations can exhibit their product during the conference. Send enquiries to earnia13@gmail.com For more enquiries contact earnia13@gmail.com +2348033263534, +2348029429462, +2348136753269,