GES boss commissions smart classroom block at OWASS under digital learning initiative

The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, has opened a new classroom block at Opoku Ware Senior High School. This is part of the Ghana Smart Classrooms Project in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.

The new building has 12 classrooms. It replaces an old 2-classroom facility. Each classroom is designed for digital learning. They aim to equip students with essential skills and tools.

The classrooms feature interactive smart screens for engaging lessons. Every student will receive a tablet for hands-on learning. Reliable internet connectivity will provide access to global knowledge.

Solar-powered charging cabinets ensure sustainable energy use. Modern furniture promotes comfort and focus during classes. Teachers can use the KATON360 Learning Management System for interactive teaching.

During the ceremony, Prof. Davis emphasized that today’s classrooms are more than just four walls and chalkboards. They are dynamic spaces where technology fosters curiosity and collaboration.

He assured that the government will continue good policies from previous administrations. The GES aims to provide every student with tablets and accessories for learning.

Prof. Davis also highlighted the importance of strong internet infrastructure for smart schools. He mentioned potential measures to address security, safety, and privacy concerns in digital education.

Rev. Father Stephen Owusu Sekyere, President of CHASS, praised the initiative as a bold step toward world-class education in Ghana. However, he stressed that all schools should benefit from this project equally.

He urged that smart classrooms should be available in every second-cycle school, regardless of location or electricity access.

The Ghana Smart Classrooms Project aims to convert existing facilities into smart environments while building new structures where needed. Students will receive free computer tablets to aid their learning.

Teachers and GES staff will also get laptops for research and teaching purposes under a separate arrangement. Both devices will come preloaded with educational materials like textbooks.

This initiative seeks to improve quality delivery and outcomes in beneficiary schools. The event was attended by students and heads of senior high schools in the region, focusing on "Smart Schools: The Future of Digital Education."