Cape coast: The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in partnership with the Korean University Council for Social Service (KUCSS), has delivered a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory to Wesley Girls Basic School in Cape Coast, aiming to boost digital education.
According to Ghana News Agency, the project was executed under KOICA's mid-term volunteer programme, which converted an unused room in the school into a contemporary ICT learning hub. The facility is equipped with 13 computers, a projector, and various accessories, designed to offer students practical training in basic computer operations and digital literacy.
Before this development, the absence of a functional laboratory posed significant challenges for teachers and students in the teaching and learning of ICT. The new facility is expected to provide a conducive learning environment and help the school align with modern educational standards.
As part of the initiative, Korean volunteers from Team Wiadze conducted ICT lessons, interactive sessions, and cultural exchange activities, introducing students to elements of Korean culture, such as music, dance, and language.
During the handing-over ceremony, Ms. Choi Minkyoung, Team Wiadze Leader, emphasized that the project was motivated by the lack of a functional ICT laboratory, despite ICT being an essential part of the curriculum. She expressed hope that the centre would open new opportunities for the students and prepare them for the future.
Ms. Choi highlighted that the initiative extended beyond donating computers, aiming to build teachers' and students' confidence and capacity to integrate technology into education.
Madam Margaret Akosua Evans, Headmistress of Wesley Girls Basic School, described the facility as the realization of a long-held aspiration to establish a suitable ICT centre for the school. She emphasized the indispensability of digital skills in the modern world and expressed confidence that the project would foster digitally competent and innovative learners.
Mr. Patrick Biney Amissah, Central Regional ICT Director of the Ghana Education Service, noted that inadequate ICT resources remained a significant challenge in many schools nationwide, impacting students' performance. He praised the project as a substantial enhancement to teaching and learning at Wesley Girls Basic School and urged students to utilize the opportunity effectively.
Mr. Amos Yeboah, representing the Metro Director of Education, described the project as a milestone in promoting quality education, emphasizing technology's role in teaching, learning, communication, and innovation.
Madam Gifty Nortey, representing the Regional Manager of Methodist Schools, encouraged the school to maximize the use of the computers and assured that proper use of the facility would be closely monitored.
The school awarded certificates to the volunteers, acknowledging their dedication and contributions to its development during their service period.