Bibiani Senior High Technical School officials have received the first batch of tablets, which total more than one thousand (1,000), as part of the “one student, one tablet” initiative.
The items were enthusiastically accepted by Mr. George Baidooh, the school’s headmaster, who stated that the devices would improve student engagement and retention by making teaching and learning easier. He conveyed gratitude for the significant contributions made by both the current and previous governments to the school’s growth.
To guarantee that the project’s objectives are met, Mr. Baidooh pledged to give the students an equitable distribution of the tablets and bags. But he also asked for more classrooms, on-campus accommodations for staff and students, and improved school roads.
The former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, conducted a brief ceremony in Kumasi last year to officially launch the distribution of the government’s tablet computers to senior high school students in Ghana. Awaso STEM School in the Western North Region was privileged to benefit from the earlier distribution.
Speaking at the brief handing-over ceremony at Opoku Ware Senior High School, Dr Bawumia said the tablets are pre-loaded with textbooks, sample exam questions, and other necessary aids for teaching and learning.
Highlighting the decision to invest heavily in providing such educational infrastructure, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the long-term vision underpinning the ongoing overhaul of Ghana’s education system.
“For some time now, we have been working to create the necessary, conducive environment to prepare our children to partake fully in the Fourth Industrial Revolution by investing in technology-based and -driven teaching and learning, with training and incentives for teachers, and infrastructure and equipment for learning.
In a digital age where technology plays a crucial role in education and skill development, ensuring that students have access to essential tools such as tablets is paramount.
Recognizing this, the Government of Ghana introduced the “One Student, One Tablet” initiative, aimed at providing senior high school students in the country with tablets for their academic needs. This was a call in the right direction. This initiative holds immense significance for Ghana’s youth as they navigate an increasingly digital world, and its implications extend to the country’s competitiveness in the global digital and technological arena.
The government’s effort on this initiative will have a transformative impact on shaping the nature of education and innovation.
Source: Osei Koranteng| Contributor
