Ghana to expedite ICT delivery in education

The Ghanaian government has reiterated it’s commitment to a comprehensive ICT system in the education sector, Dr Joseph S. Annan, Deputy Minister of Education, made the pledge on Wednesday in Accra.

According to GNA, Dr. Annan emphasized the government’s desire to expedite ICT delivery in education.

The minister was speaking at the opening of a three-day Africa Knowledge Exchange Forum on the topic, “21st Century Skills, ICTs Curriculum and Assessment.”

The forum, organised by Ghana e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GeSCI), is being attended by participants from 14 countries, comprising Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Cameroon.

The main topics being discussed include exploring what 21st century learning is, how it differs from current practice and models in African schools, and what its requirements are.

The forum will also examine how ICT can help schools to enhance and enrich learning; and the motivation and acquisition of higher order thinking skills, using a wide range of readily available resources and software.

ITNewsAfrica.com
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