Narkwa School Gets Internet Communication Center.

That the Internet is important for educating children cannot be overemphasized. On these pages, I have been advocating the use of the Internet to bridge the educational gap between the developed world and the less developed world, particularly in Ghana. In the Central Region of Ghana, many of the primary and middle school children drop out of school. Why should they go to school when most of their parents are not formally educated and school is not challenging.

I have the notion that if the children have Internet access they may be able to use the Internet to enrich their learning experience. Additionally, they may meet other children on line with whom they would share ideas. This way, they may be motivated to stay in school. It is with this in mind that in August, 2008, I presented a projector for movies, a laptop and an Apple desktop computer to the school. After about four hours at the One Touch Telecommunication Center in Cape Coast, Ghana, I was able to obtain an Internet modem.

The setup at the school was a challenge as the electric power went off. Fortunately, after several hours, the electric power came on. The Internet connection finally worked. My hope is that the students would be able to use the online e-skool from Intel that has been adopted by the Ghana Government to enhance their education and motivate them to stay in school. I believe that in a year's time, because of the interest in the computer and the Internet access, their school attendance will improve so we can write a grant to get more resources for the school, the district and ultimately the region.

Children Are The Source Of Future Wealth Of A Country.

The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.

Irvin Toffler

All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth.

Aristotle

Recent indications are that Ghana is falling behind in its Internet usage compared to other African countries. The new medium, the Internet is like the compass that the early explorers used to conquer the new world. Those who did not have that technology fell behind. It is therefore imperative that the government of Ghana makes Internet available to all the schools if it wants to build the bridge of education to help fuel the development of Ghana.

It is gratifying to know that Ghana has signed on to the e School project from Intel. What good is this important project if the children have no access to the Internet? I realize that the schools without Internet would be supplied with CD's or DVD's filled with local educational contents to help bridge the gap between those with the Internet technology and those without. It looks like the Ghana government knows the importance of this project since it is planning on developing local contents for the Intel site.

"The aim of education should be to teach us rather how to think, than what to think - rather to improve our minds, so as to enable us to think for ourselves, than to load the memory with thoughts of other men."

Bill Beatie

Ghana Adopts E-Skool To Educate Children In Ghana.

The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.

Irvin Toffler

All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth.

Aristotle

Recent indications are that Ghana is falling behind in its Internet usage compared to other African countries. The new medium, the Internet is like the compass that the early explorers used to conquer the new world. Those who did not have that technology fell behind. It is therefore imperative that the government of Ghana makes Internet available to all the schools if it wants to build the bridge of education to help fuel the development of Ghana.

It is gratifying to know that Ghana has signed on to the e School project from Intel. What good is this important project if the children have no access to the Internet? I realize that the schools without Internet would be supplied with CD's of DVD's filled with local educational contents to help bridge the gap between those with the Internet technology and those without. It looks like the Ghana government knows the importance of this project since it is planning on developing local contents for the Intel site.

"The aim of education should be to teach us rather how to think, than what to think - rather to improve our minds, so as to enable us to think for ourselves, than to load the memory with thoughts of other men."

Bill Beatie

Reference: Ghana Adopts e-Schools Project

Online School For Educating Children In Ghana.

"The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards."

Anatole France

"Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of person's character lies in their own hands."

Ann Frank.

Educating children in Ghana is difficult for the government since resources are scarce. With the price of gas (petrol) going through the roof, thus forcing the government to borrow money for its day to to day expenditure, it is very gratifying to know that Intel has launched an online school for Ghanaian children.

"The main features are: multimedia learning objects (LearnSteps), interactive simulations (LearnSims), an award-winning maths toolkit, exam centre study notes, exam guides for maths and integrated science as well as study and revision tips. Intel supports a 360° student-centred approach to education. school.com.gh aids students with curriculum-focused multi-media learning and research, offers open-ended learning tools to help students explore wider concepts, and provides valuable exam focused resources to help students prepare effectively for state exams."

This makes it imperative that all the schools have access to computers and the Internet. With these science tools, the children would be given the knowledge for the knowledge based economy. This access to a world class science education will propel the country closer to what it needs to fuel its economy to raise the standards of all Ghanaians.


Reference: PC Magazine