RecellGhana Computerlabs and GSET, Trains Lotus Educational Centre Teachers

RecellGhana Computerlabs and GSET, Trains Lotus Educational Centre Teachers

RecellGhana Computerlabs (RGC), teamed up with the Ghana Society for Education Technology (GSET) to train teachers at Lotus Educational Center.

The training, which happened on Wednesday, 11th September 2024, took place at the premises of Lotus Educational Centre. Teachers from various classes, including but not limited to the Headmistress, ICT teacher, Math and Science teachers, and others.

The focus of the training is to empower the teachers to use the workstations. The training focused on foundational computing concepts, including essential hardware, software, and operating systems, which will help them introduce these basics to their learners.

RGC set up a computer lab for Lotus International Centre in August, to provide ICT education to learners. The computer lab was furnished with 21 workstations with Ghana Education Service’s ICT-approved curriculum.

Research has proven that teachers in most educational institutions in Ghana lack basic ICT knowledge and skills. Most teachers focus on the theory and leave out the practical due to a lack of ICT resources or knowledge/skills.

To solve this issue, RGC teams up with GSET to train teachers on how to manage and use the workstations effectively.

The training is in four modules;

• Module 1– focused on foundational computing concepts, including essential hardware, software, and operating systems, which will help them introduce these basics to their learners.
• Module 2 – focused on productivity software, where teachers learn how to use tools such as word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation programs to enable them to integrate these tools into their lessons effectively.
• Module 3 – focused on communication networks and the internet, gaining a deeper understanding of networking basics and how these technologies can be utilized in the classroom.
• Module 4 – focused on computational thinking and algorithms, acquiring problem-solving skills and methods to design algorithms that can be taught to students.
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Lotus Educational Centre has completed the first module and is ready to move to Module 2.

GHANA SOCIETY EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

GSET is a non-profit, globally recognized leading professional association for Ghanaian educators using technology to improve learning outcomes in Ghana. Since 2017, GSET has been at the forefront of transforming education through technology initiatives. The NGO’s mission is to advance excellence in learning, teaching, and leading through innovative and effective technology uses.