The Ghana Education Service (GES) has taken a significant step towards enhancing digital learning in the country with the commissioning of a dedicated block of smart classrooms at Opoku Ware Senior High School in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. Apexnewsgh reports
The new facility is part of the Ghana Smart Classrooms Project, aimed at providing students with the skills and tools needed to thrive in a digital world.
The smart classrooms are equipped with interactive smart screens, tablets for every student, reliable internet connectivity, solar-powered charging cabinets, and modern ergonomic furniture. These facilities will enable teachers to deliver content via the KATON360 Learning Management System, a robust digital platform that supports interactive teaching, real-time assessments, and personalized learning journeys.
The Director-General of the GES, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, emphasized the government’s commitment to continuing the implementation of good policies and programs initiated by its predecessors. He reiterated that the GES will ensure that every student gains access to tablets and related accessories to aid knowledge acquisition.
The President of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), Rev. Father Stephen Owusu Sekyere, praised the initiative as a bold decision by the government to provide world-class education to Ghanaian children. However, he urged the government to extend the project to every senior high school in the country, regardless of location or infrastructure.
The Ghana Smart Classrooms Project aims to convert existing facilities in public senior high schools into smart environments for digital learning while building new structures for schools in some areas. The project also includes providing free computer tablets to students and laptops to teachers and staff to facilitate research, teaching, and learning.
The event, themed “Smart Schools: The Future of Digital Education,” was attended by students and heads of senior high schools in the region. It marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to harness technology to improve education outcomes in Ghana.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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