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Shaping the Future: Radiant Oak Academy and afiDE Ghana Boost Digital Learning

Radiant Oak Academy has partnered with afiDE Ghana to set up a 21-workstation computerlab, enhancing technology-driven education in the school. As part of the partnership, afiDE Ghana will also train and support the school’s computing facilitators, equipping them with the skills to effectively teach and utilize the modern computers and software provided.

afiDE Ghana will also train and support the computing facilitators of the school to better understand how to teach and use the modern computers and software setup by RecellGhana Computer labs. Additionally, Radiant Oak Academy will have access to a 24-hour help desk, a backup battery, hardware and software maintenance, replacement of faulty equipment, and remote monitoring to make sure the computer lab is fully functioning.

After RGC installed the computers for Radiant Oak Academy

With the fully equipped computerlab, Radiant Oak Academy can now integrate technology in their teaching and learning, which in the end will help the students to be digitally inclined and prepare them for the future. Every educational institution’s dream is to provide high-quality education to its learners. In this data-driven and digital era, education without a modern and fully equipped ICT lab, is like using a computer without a screen. Radiant Oak Academy is taking a bold step to partner with afiDE Ghana will not only empower its learners with technological knowledge and skills but will also help eradicate or reduce the technological gap in our Ghanaian society.

afiDE Ghana has also conducted a base training session for the educators of the school to initiate the use of the computer lab. The training covered the basic units of RGC’s computerlabs. The training took place on 11th February 2025 at the premises of Radiant Oak Academy.

Base Training held at Radiant Oak Academy

RGC offers a comprehensive four-stage training program designed to help equip educators with the technological knowledge and skills needed in today’s era. This training will enable educators to integrate technology effectively into their teaching and enhance their productivity in the workplace. The teacher training is valuable for educators, as data indicates that many teachers in Ghana are not technologically or digitally proficient, resulting in a lack of the necessary computing resources to effectively teach students. Base Training:

The base training focuses on empowering teachers with the essential skills to effectively utilize our computer labs for teaching. This foundational training ensures educators can confidently navigate the basics and integrate digital tools into their lessons. Bronze Training: The training is designed specifically for computing facilitators and ICT coordinators; the training enables mastery of the National ICT Curriculum and the full spectrum of our application landscape.

It emphasizes challenge-based and project-based learning, preparing facilitators to lead innovative and interactive digital education. Silver Training: The silver training is also tailored for teachers of other subjects; this training demonstrates how to leverage our computer labs to enhance lessons in STEM, geography, history, and more.

It equips educators with the skills to integrate digital resources into their teaching, enriching the learning experience across diverse disciplines. Gold Training: This is aimed at experienced computer lab teachers and coordinators; this level focuses on developing them into trainers for their peers.

Participants learn to deliver the BASE training, fostering a community of knowledgeable and skilled educators who can support their colleagues in digital teaching.

After RGC Installed the 21 workstations for MagMount Zion International School

Magmount Zion International School Advances to Digital Education

Magmount Zion International School has partnered with afiDE Ghana (RGC) to advance to digital education. The partnership helped Magmount Zion International School transition to a 21-workstation computerlab which comes with a server, thin client, internet, an uninterrupted power supply (UPS), router with monthly data bundle, Ghana’s ICT curriculum software, and teacher training.

After RGC installed the 21 workstations for MagMount Zion International School

Some of this software is Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Publisher. Other software includes GIMP for editing images, TIP10 for typing lessons, Scratch for coding, and some generic applications such as File Manager, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, File Explorer, Recycle Bin, and PDF Reader. RGC will provide remote monitoring, maintenance, replacement, and updating of the software so that the teachers and the learners of the school can consistently have access to a well-equipped computerlab.

afiDE Ghana also conducted a base training for the educators at the school after the installation of the computerlab. The training was to empower all the teachers of the school with the basic ICT skills they need to train their learners to help them acquire and improve their ICT skills.

RGC Teacher Trainer taking the educators of Magmount Zion for the base training

Most educators in Ghana, including computing facilitators, lack the basic and required computing knowledge and skills; therefore, they resort to theory-based teaching instead of practical lessons. Due to this, learners do not experience a full practical experience of the subject. Such a situation places students in difficult situations after school where they find themselves lacking the necessary digital skills to compete in the job market.

Schools should take advantage of this opportunity to get quality digital education in their institution, which will boost the image of the school, increase career opportunities, and aim for the development of the nation in the long run. You can reach us at 053 511 1599.