In a significant stride toward modernizing education, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has unveiled a cutting-edge smart classroom facility at Opoku Ware Senior High School (OWASS) in Kumasi, setting a new standard for digital learning in the country.
The new 12-unit classroom block, replacing a limited two-room digital setup, is fully equipped with interactive smart screens, student tablets, solar-powered charging stations, and high-speed internet access — all aimed at equipping students with vital 21st-century skills.
Director-General of GES, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davies, emphasized that these innovative learning environments represent a fundamental shift from traditional teaching methods to dynamic, technology-driven education. “Classrooms today are hubs of connectivity and creativity, not just four walls and chalkboards,” he remarked during the commissioning ceremony.
Prof. Davies also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to scaling the initiative nationwide, ensuring equitable access to digital tools regardless of political changes. He highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen internet infrastructure while addressing security and privacy concerns inherent in digital education.
Echoing these sentiments, Reverend Father Stephen Owusu Sekyere, President of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools, called for the project’s expansion to all senior high schools, including those in remote areas, to bridge educational disparities.
The Ghana Smart Classrooms Project aims not only to transform existing facilities but also to provide free tablets preloaded with textbooks to students, alongside laptops for teachers and staff, enhancing both teaching quality and learning outcomes.
This launch at OWASS marks a pivotal step in Ghana’s journey to digitize education and prepare its youth for a competitive global future.
