The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has outlined a series of interventions aimed at strengthening digital literacy and expanding access to technology-based learning, particularly among pupils in underserved communities.
He disclosed the initiatives in Parliament while responding to a question on measures being implemented by the Ministry of Education to improve digital literacy in deprived parts of the country.
According to the Minister, the Ministry is scaling up the iBox digital learning initiative, which has already undergone pilot implementation in selected basic schools, to provide learners with greater access to electronic educational materials aligned with the national curriculum.
He explained that the expansion is intended to make digital learning resources more accessible to pupils, especially those in communities where access to modern educational technology remains limited.
Mr Iddrisu also revealed that efforts to strengthen teachers’ capacity in digital pedagogy were being intensified. The training programme is expected to equip educators with the relevant skills to integrate digital tools into classroom instruction and enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
He noted that the effective use of technology in education would also support pupils preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), while improving their ability to engage with digital learning platforms.
The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide in the education sector, stressing the importance of ensuring that children in disadvantaged communities have access to the technological resources and skills required to compete effectively in national examinations and participate meaningfully in an increasingly technology-driven world.
By 1960news.com
