Theme: Eastern Region Leads – Educators at the Forefront of Sustainable Digital Education
Day 3 of Digital Education Week stayed in Aburi — and things became even more practical. After a strong Day 2 of learning and discussions, the focus of afiDE’s Bronze training at PWCE now shifted fully to: building, practising, and gaining confidence. And once again, it showed: The Eastern Region is not waiting. It is leading.
From learning concepts… to creating things
Student teachers came back ready to dive into the 2nd day of the Bronze training, facilitated by afiDE trainer Albert Dunoo.
No long lectures, straight into action.
Using PictoBlox and Scratch, they:
* built simple applications
* tested their ideas
* worked step by step through problems
* supported each other in small groups
The room was focused.
But you could also feel something else: Confidence growing.
Because this was not just theory anymore.
It was real work.
Future teachers gaining real digital confidence
What stood out clearly on Day 3:
These are student teachers who will soon be in classrooms across Ghana.
And now, they are:
- not afraid of digital tools
- able to understand how systems work
- ready to guide students through digital learning
This is the shift we are looking for, from:
- using ICT to teaching with digital understanding
A proud moment: certification
At the end of the day, the atmosphere changed.
It was time to recognise the work.
Student teachers who completed the Bronze Training were called forward to receive their certificates.
Simple moment, but an important one.
Because this was not just about attendance, it showed that these future teachers have:
- explored how digital systems work
- practised building with tools
- taken their first step into digital teaching
Building on what started on Day 2
Day 3 also built directly on what was started the day before.
The collaboration between: PWCE, GSET and afiDE Ghana, continues from here.
Together, they are working on something new for Ghana:
>> Turning the national College of Education curriculum into practical digital teaching approaches
This is not a one-time training; it is the start of a longer journey.
Eastern Region taking leadership
Looking back at the full week, something is clear.
In just three days, the Eastern Region now hosts:
- The first Teacher Experience Centre in Ghana (Koforidua)
- The first College of Education collaboration focused on practical digital teaching and learning(Aburi)
That is something to be proud of.
What Day 3 showed clearly
Digital education is growing.
But it will only succeed when:
- teachers feel confident
- teachers can practise
- teachers can lead
And that is exactly what is starting here.
A collective effort putting the Eastern Region on the map
Digital Education Week was organised by afiDE Ghana, together with GSET (Ghana Society for Education Technology), Amalitech, and Kevi-Kess, afiDE’s regional partner in the Eastern Region.
Together, they brought ambitious schools, teachers, and partners into one shared space — and created momentum.
With afiDE membership and Digital Education as a Service (DEaS) now available in the region, more schools can start building systems that are not only effective today — but sustainable for the years ahead.
And with strong teacher training initiatives now taking root in Koforidua and Aburi:
The Eastern Region is positioning itself as a leader in preparing teachers for the future of education in Ghana.