The One Student, One Tablet distribution is underway as the government has officially begun the sharing of tablets to all SHS students in Ghana. According to the policy, each student will receive a free tablet to aid in teaching and learning.
This comes after the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, unveiled a promising initiative set to revolutionize education at Wesley Girls Senior High School in Ghana. With plans to distribute over 1.4 million tablets to the students as part of the government’s free Senior High School (SHS) policy, Dr. Adutwum aims to significantly enhance the teaching and learning experience at the school.
Addressing attendees at the Wesley Girls’ Senior High School’s speech and prize-giving day, Dr. Adutwum outlined the government’s commitment to providing every single student with a tablet computer within the next two months. This distribution, he emphasized, is not just about equipping students with devices but also about integrating technology into the educational process to foster a more dynamic and interactive learning environment.
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Furthermore, Dr. Adutwum highlighted the establishment of a comprehensive learning management system, which will enable students to access educational materials, complete assignments, and engage in classroom activities online. This forward-thinking approach aims to leverage technology to its fullest potential, empowering both students and teachers to embrace a more efficient and effective mode of learning.
Additionally, the Minister expressed intentions to enhance the school’s infrastructure by introducing more smart boards, thereby creating a fully immersive and technology-driven educational setting. By incorporating these advancements, Wesley Girls Senior High School is poised to become a hub of innovation and excellence in education, setting a precedent for other institutions across the country.
Overall, Dr. Adutwum’s announcement signifies a significant step forward in Ghana’s educational landscape, emphasising the government’s commitment to ensuring equitable access to quality education and preparing students for success in the digital age.
What is the One Student, One Tablet in Ghana?
The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, is promoting this tech-focused policy. Through this policy, all students in second-cycle public schools will be issued one tablet each. The distribution is starting at Wesley Girls Senior High School. Over 1.4 million tablets have been projected to be issued to students.
How will one student and one tablet be allocated?
Currently, the government has not disclosed the detailed modalities; however, they are expected to be distributed at school levels.
Who qualifies to receive one of the free tablets?
Any student in a public secondary school qualifies to receive a table once it is the turn of the school to be supplied.