afiDE Ghana Trains 17 Teachers at 9 Schools in Ho, Volta Region in Digital Education

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afiDE Ghana Trains 17 Teachers at 9 Schools in Ho, Volta Region in Digital Education

When teachers are equipped with digital skills, students in the classroom benefit. afiDE Ghana recently trained 17 selected teachers in 9 schools across Ho, Volta Region, in a structured Bronze Training under the Digital Education as a Service (DEaS) programme.

The 17 teachers are from: Akrofu Agove M.A HS, Kpenoe EP Primary School, Adaklu SHS, Akoefe Kpodzi EP Primary, Dora Memorial School, Ho AME Zion JHS, Nileem Academy, Sokode Gbogame MA JHS, and Kharistar International Academy. During the Bronze Training, they built a fully working calculator using Scratch and simulated a real computer network using the Filius Network Simulator. Each teacher completed and submitted a Capstone Project, a requirement to advance to Silver Training.

This is exactly what DEaS is designed to do. afiDE Ghana’s Digital Education as a Service supports public and private schools with structured teacher training, digital tools, and school leadership development. The Bronze Training in Ho, Volta Region, was part of afiDE Ghana’s mission to make digital education a reality in every Ghanaian classroom, not just an idea.

Is your school ready for DEaS? Apply now to bring Digital Education as a Service to your school → https://afide.network/application-form/

Female school leaders engaged in interactive discussions during the coffee dialogue hosted by afiDE Ghana to mark International Women's Day

afiDE Ghana Hosts International Women’s Day Dialogue for Female School Leaders

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afiDE Ghana Hosts International Women’s Day Dialogue for Female School Leaders

afiDE Ghana hosted a coffee dialogue for female school leaders at its office to mark International Women’s Day and open up an honest conversation about women’s leadership in education.

The two-hour event carried the theme “Women Leading Schools: Challenges, Opportunities and Collaboration.” It brought together female directors, headteachers, and administrators from afiDE Ghana member schools to share experiences, discuss the barriers they face, and explore practical ways to strengthen women’s leadership in schools.

Female school leaders engaged in interactive discussions during the coffee dialogue hosted by afiDE Ghana to mark International Women's Day
Female school leaders engaged in interactive discussions during the coffee dialogue hosted by afiDE Ghana to mark International Women’s Day

Nicole Odudu, Digital Education Manager at afiDE Ghana, moderated the dialogue and guided discussions throughout the session.

Brianna Dika, Service Manager at afiDE Ghana, opened the session and welcomed participants. She highlighted the role female leaders play in driving innovation in schools and expanding opportunities for girls in digital education.

The dialogue brought together female school leaders from across the afiDE Ghana network. They were Oko Magdalene A. of Magmount Zion International School, Erica Nyarkoa Akuramaa of Nsawam Presbyterian School, Dadzie Asmah Abigail of Curious Minds International School, Dorothy Parker Clarke of Kwabenya Senior High School, Fatima Sammo of West Legon Academy, Joyce T. Larkpleku of Fiakonya D/A Basic School, Mrs. Lydia Ghansah of Passion Home British International School, Favor Abena Ghanney of Precious Jesus School, and Patience Ntiamah-Ananga of Nileem Academy.

Challenges for Female School Leaders in Ghana

One of the female school leaders presenting findings from her group's breakout discussion during the afiDE Ghana International Women's Day dialogue
One of the female school leaders presenting findings from her group’s breakout discussion during the afiDE Ghana International Women’s Day dialogue

The discussions that followed were direct and grounded in real experience. Participants spoke about gender stereotyping and how some colleagues and parents make assumptions about women’s leadership abilities based on gender rather than competence. Several participants noted that men sometimes do not take female school leaders as seriously as they should.

Family life added another layer to the conversation. Some leaders said their male spouses show little trust or support for their leadership roles at school. Others shared that husbands sometimes expect to take charge of schools that families have established together.

The women also talked about how they manage these challenges day to day. Many said listening and patience are the tools they rely on most. Listening carefully and early helps them get to the root of a conflict before it grows. Treating teachers and parents fairly and without bias, they said, is what builds lasting trust and keeps cooperation within the school community strong.

Joyce Larkpleku delivered a spotlight presentation on women’s leadership in schools. She encouraged participants to support one another and to invest in mentoring younger female educators coming up behind them.

Women Supporting Women in Education commitment

The morning also had a memorable lighter moment. Participants played a game of charades, where players act out words or phrases without speaking, while others guess. It drew laughter, loosened the atmosphere, and became one of the highlights of the day.

The session closed with a “Women Supporting Women” commitment. Participants pledged to mentor other female educators, promote women’s leadership in their schools, and encourage girls to take up STEM and digital education.

Each trainee received a certificate after completing the gold training

Computerlabs Ghana(CLG) and Ghana Society for Education and Technology (GSET) train Educators to become Certified Digital Education Trainers in Ghana.

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Computerlabs Ghana (CLG) and the Ghana Society for Education and Technology (GSET) have trained selected Computing educators to become certified and sustainable digital education trainers in Ghana. The training is one part of the 4 types of digital education training that CLG provides to its partner schools’ educators.

The two-day workshops, held from August 21st to 22nd at West Legon Academy, a partner school, aimed to equip educators with the technological knowledge and skills necessary to empower their colleagues. Also, to build a pool of highly competent facilitators who can confidently represent CLG in delivering Base, Bronze, and Silver trainings to teachers and learners in Ghana.

Gold training in progress led by the GSET team
Gold training in progress led by the GSET team

After the training, the trained educators are expected to apply advanced facilitation techniques and pedagogical approaches aligned with CLG’s framework, demonstrate mastery of instructional designs, delivery, and reflective practice, and also serve as certified CLG Trainers, strengthening the organization’s training capacity nationwide.

Computerlabs Ghana, currently the only social enterprise in Ghana that provides sustainable digital education for schools, is on a mission to promote or enhance digital literacy, bridge the digital gap, and prepare the current and the next generation for the digital world.

Hands-on practical sessions in progress
                  Hands-on practical sessions in progress

BACKGROUND

Through research, CLG discovered that most schools in Ghana lack sustainable digital education, due to various factors, including educators lacking the requisite digital knowledge and skills that they need to teach the learners. CLG, as part of its digital-education-as-service, provides stages of training for partner schools’ educators, including the gold training. Through gold training, CLG aims to equip more teachers with the technological skills needed today. The newly trained educators will, in turn, train others, helping ensure that most teachers in the country become digitally skilled and ready for modern classrooms.

Each trainee received a certificate after completing the gold training
Each trainee received a certificate after    completing the gold training

CLG is here to save the future of the next generation and help Ghana develop. We are calling on all schools, stakeholders, government bodies, NGOs, and individuals to support the mission of the organization, which will benefit our society and the development of this country. You can reach out to CLG on CALL:053 511 1599 and EMAIL: info@afide.network to partner with us for a sustainable digital education today.

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Digital Education: Kwabenya Senior High School Goes Digital

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Kwabenya Senior High in Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana has transitioned from the traditional method of teaching and learning to digital education. The transition took place after the school partnered with afiDE Ghana(RGC) for a state-of-the-art computerlab and more.

The computerlab comes with 42 workstations, 2 servers, 2 MTN Routers for internet connectivity, and Uninterrupted Power Supply(UPS). The computerlab also comes with remote monitoring, maintenance, repair, and replacement which will help Kwabenya Senior High School enjoy a sustainable computer lab to promote digital education in the school.

The digital transition will benefit the educators and the students of the school which will prepare them for the future in this data-driven and digital world.

TEACHER TRAINING

afiDE Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Society for Education and Technology(GSET) organized a teacher training for the teachers at Kwabenya Senior High School. The training empowered the teachers with the basic computing skills they need to thrive in this digital era and also prepared them for digital education. The training was spearheaded by Emmanual Sefadzi Ahegbebu, the teacher trainer for RGC.

The trainer took the teachers through some basic computing skills, the physical architecture setup, the basic components of the computerlab, and the software installed on the computers. The trainer also took the teachers through some hands-on practical lessons. 13 teachers benefitted from the training.

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Digital Education: Vine Christian School Transitions

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Vine Christian School, located in East Legon in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, has transitioned to digital education after partnering with RGC to install and maintain the school’s computer lab and enhance digital education among the students and teachers.

The partnership will eliminate the burden and high cost of installing and maintaining sustainable computer labs, which hinders schools from transitioning into digital education.

afiDE Ghana installed 21 workstations which come with remote monitoring, maintenance, updating of software, and replacement of hardware if necessary. The computers also come with Ghana Education Services’ current educational software.

 

RGC also provides a 4G Router with 25 gigabits of data monthly to enable educators and learners to explore the Internet and learn new things. There’s provision for a backup battery, and an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS).

RGC’s computer lab is designed not only for teaching computing but also for enhancing the learning of all subjects. To support this, RGC trains teachers to effectively integrate computer labs into their teaching. afiDE Ghana offers a structured four-stage training program for all partner schools in order to achieve this goal.

 

TEACHER TRAINING AT VINE CHRISTAIN SCHOOL.

On the 28th of January 2025, afiDE Ghana conducted a base training for the educators at Vine Christian School. The training aimed to improve the quality of teaching and learning among the teachers and students of the school. The teachers were taken through the basic setup and units of the computerlab, the rules and regulations, and how to operate and use some of the software installed.

afiDE Ghana’ Teacher Trainer, Emmanuel Sefadzi Ahegbebu took the educators through some hands-on practical experience with the computers before bringing the training to an end.

On February 5th, 2025, afiDE Ghana, in partnership with AmaliTech , officially opened and handed the computerlab to Vine Christain School to kickstart the use of the lab

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West Legon Academy Partners with afiDE Ghana (RGC) for Quality Digital Education in the School

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West Legon Academy in Haatso of Greater Accra Region has partnered with afiDE Ghana for quality digital education for its educators and learners. The partnership will help curb the burden of maintaining a computer lab to promote digital education.

The school’s computer lab is equipped with 21 modern workstations, comprising one dedicated station for the computing facilitator and 20 student workstations. This setup ensures that every student has access to a personal workstation during lesson hours, providing an optimal learning environment

Our comprehensive support ensures that West Legon Academy enjoys a sustainable and productive computer lab environment.”RGC aims to reduce digital illiteracy beyond just setting up computer labs for the schools. The promotion of digital education is meant for both the learners and the educators.

Most teachers in Ghana lack the requisite digital knowledge and skills that they need to thrive in the classrooms and the digital world. As part of RGC’s mandatory services, the entity provides four types of training to all partner schools. The training helps the educators prepare the teachers for the classroom and also makes them digitally inclined educators. The four types of training are Base Training, Bronze Training, Silver Training, and Gold Training.

 

BASE TRAINING AT WEST LEGON ACADEMY

On the 21st of January, 2025, afiDE Ghana conducted its first stage of training for partner school teachers; base training for 20 educators from West Legion Academy. The trainer took the educators through the basic setup of RGC’s Computerlab. They further discussed the hardware and software architecture of the labs.

RGC’s trainer also stated and explained the rules and regulations that the teachers must abide by so that the school’s computer lab can be well maintained. The trainer further empowered the school’s educators to monitor the activities of the students when they were using the lab.

ABOUT WEST LEGION ACADEMY

West Legon Academy is an educational institution located at 5 Atta Obuobisa Street, Haatso, Accra, Ghana. This academy has a rich history of providing quality education to students in the local community.

Their academy offers a wide range of academic programs and extracurricular activities to cater to the diverse interests and talents of its students. From math and science to art and music, West Legon Academy strives to create a well-rounded learning experience for all.

Students at West Legon Academy benefit from dedicated teachers who are passionate about education and helping each student reach their full potential. With small class sizes, students receive personalized attention and support to succeed academically.

In addition to academic pursuits, West Legon Academy also places a strong emphasis on character development and instilling values such as respect, integrity, and responsibility in its students. Through various community service projects and leadership opportunities, students learn the importance of giving back and making a positive impact in the world.

Their academy is equipped with modern facilities and resources to enhance the learning experience, including state-of-the-art classrooms, a library, science labs, and sports facilities

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Mobole D/A Basic School Transitions to Digital Education

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Mobole D/A Basic School has transitioned to digital education after partnering with afiDE Ghana(RGC) to install a modern computer lab with 21 workstations for the school. The transition aims to promote digital education and eradicate digital illiteracy among teachers and students.

The transition to digital education will come with teacher training, internet, maintenance, repairs, and replacement to help the school get achieve sustainability.

RGC’s goal is to empower educators and students of Mobole D/A Basic School with digital knowledge and skills to prepare them for the digital world.

Digital literacy as a fourth literacy has become necessary to talk about in education. Although reading, writing, and mathematics are respected as the basis of being literate, literacy today is not complete if a person is incapable of accessing and creating digital information.

 

TEACHER TRAINING

Most Teachers in Ghana lack the requisite computing knowledge and skills to help improve teaching and learning, especially in this digital era. This has delayed Ghana’s transition to digital education and enhanced digital literacy.

RGC on the 10th of January 2024 organized a base training for the educators at Mobole D/A Basic School. The base training provides basic ICT knowledge to the teachers to kick start the use of their extra-modern computer lab.  This training is the first stage of RGC’s training to prepare the teachers and students to transition into digital education. The training tackles the basic components of afiDE Ghana, the rules and regulations, the hardware and software architecture, and how to care for the lab.

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Rev. J.C. Mensah Memorial Methodist School Partners with afiDE Ghana to Promote Sustainable Digital Education

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JC Mensah Memorial School in Dansoman has partnered with afiDE Ghana(RGC) to promote sustainable digital literacy in the school.

Through this collaboration, both organizations would foster digital literacy, ensuring that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this increasingly digital world.

The partnership aims to provide learners with extra-modern computerlabs, a 20-student workstation, and one computer for the computing facilitator. RGC will provide maintenance, repair, replacement, and teacher training so JC Mensah Memorial School can continue to provide sustainable digital education to its learners.

Every digital education needs access to the Internet. RGC will provide monthly internet data to J.C Mensah Memorial School so that educators and learners can use the Internet to aid teaching and learning.

TEACHER TRAINING

A computer lab without the right computing facilitators to teach the subject accurately is of no use. For RGC to ensure that educators are using their computerlab effectively and to its maximum effect, they conduct base training for all educators who are going to use the computing facility.

On the 12th of November 2024, afiDE Ghana conducted a base training for the teachers at J.C Mensah Memorial School to kick start using the computerlab and empower the teachers with the basic computing skills they need in this digital world.

The training looked at the basic component of the computerlab, the rules and regulations regarding RGC’s computerlab.

Contact us today for a computerlab with compulsory maintenance, replacement, remote monitoring, desk help, teacher training, and even more. CALL:053 511 1599

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Cyrus International School Enhances Digital Education for its Learners

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Cyrus International School Enhances Digital Education for its Learners

Cyrus International School located at Tema Community 2 has taken a bold step to enhance digital education for its students. The school has partnered with afiDE Ghana (RGC) for RGC’s computerlab-as-a-service initiative to promote digital education.

RGC has installed 21 workstations for the school, one workstation for the educator, and 20 workstations for the students. The computerlab comes with Ghana Education Service’s ICT-approved curriculum software, remote monitoring, regular hardware and software maintenance, a central server and switch, an Uninterrupted Power Supply(UPS) backup battery, an 8/5 help desk, a 4G router with monthly internet data, and teacher training and support.

RGC’s initiative takes into account the high cost and headache of maintaining a modern computerlab for schools in Ghana. RGC is responsible for the smooth operation of the computerlab, so that partner schools can focus on providing effective and quality digital education to its learners, which will prepare them for the data and digital-driven world, and in the end help the nation develop.

TEACHER TRAINING AND SUPPORT

On 31st October 2024, afiDE Ghana conducted a base training for the teachers at Cyrus International School to kick start the use of the computerlab. The teachers were empowered with basic ICT skills they needed to improve their teaching skills. RGC facilitator took the teachers through some basic ICT software, such as TIP10, Scratch, and GES-approved educational software

During the training, the educators were taught how to use and maintain the computerlab, and basic rules and regulations regarding RGC’s computerlab.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Cyrus International School, formerly Cyrus Montessori was established on 31st December 2016 and aims at facilitating children’s development following a fusion of Montessori and Cambridge curricula from early years to pre-university level education.

Cyrus International School is a first-class school providing quality education with the aim of offering limitless lifelong opportunities to children in Ghana and from around the globe.

Their skillful and experienced teachers utilize cutting-edge global education principles that nurture children to become critical thinkers, analytical, global, emotionally intelligent, highly effective, lifelong learners, and great citizens.

CONTACT US

Parents, guardians, and students would love to enroll in schools that promote digital education, do not lose students because your school lacks a modern computerlab. Partner with us today to promote digital education in your school.

CALL: 053 511 1599

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Kwajen International School Takes a Further Step To Improve Digital Education For Its Learners

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Kwajen International School Takes a Further Step To Improve Digital Education For Its Learners

Kwajen International School in partnership with afiDE Ghana (RGC) has taken a step further to improve digital education for the students in the school.

On the 10th of October, 2024, RGC setup a 21 workstation computerlab for Kwajen International School, 20 for the learners and 1 for the ICT facilitator. RGC will also maintain, repair, replace, and update the software for the workstation so that the computerlabs can be sustain and useful to the school for a long time. Learners will have practical experience with some Microsoft Office suite software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher. Other educational software including GIMP, TIP10, Scratch are also added to enhance the learning experience. These software will prepare the school’s students with the basic digital skills they need in the future.

BASE TRAINING

As always, after installation comes the base training. After a successful set up, RGC conducted a base training for the educators at KIS. This focused on the usage of our devices/service which includes the workstations, and the server.

RGC understands that most educators in Ghana do not know how to operate computers, and how to care for a computerlabs. So, RGC trains teachers about basic ICT knowledge and skills they need to improve their productivity and train the students to acquire relevant ICT skills.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Kwajen International School (KIS) is a private co-educational school that exists to provide safe, developmental, and academic excellence for toddlers, pre-school, kindergarten, and school-age children through middle school. Inspired by a variety of teaching approaches and keeping current with changes in the early childhood world, KIS ensures children become confident, inquisitive, and self-guided learners who are prepared for the next step of academic and social development.