The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has outlined a series of initiatives aimed at improving digital literacy across the country, with particular emphasis on expanding opportunities for learners in deprived communities.
Addressing Parliament in response to a question on programmes being implemented to enhance digital literacy in underserved regions, the Minister said the government was committed to equipping students with the technological skills required to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
Hon. Iddrisu disclosed that the Ministry of Education is expanding the iBox digital learning initiative, which has already been piloted in selected basic schools, to broaden access to electronic curriculum-based learning resources and improve teaching and learning outcomes.
According to him, the initiative is designed to provide learners with digital educational content that supports classroom instruction and strengthens academic performance.
The Minister further noted that the Ministry is intensifying teacher training in digital pedagogy to ensure educators are adequately equipped to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
He explained that the training programme seeks to enhance teachers’ capacity to effectively utilize digital tools to support Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) preparation while improving students’ overall learning experience.
Hon. Iddrisu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide between urban and deprived communities, stressing that every learner should have equal access to the skills and resources needed to excel in both education and future employment opportunities.
He said the Ministry would continue to invest in digital learning infrastructure and capacity-building programmes to ensure that students in disadvantaged areas are not left behind as technology becomes increasingly central to education and national development.
The Minister emphasized that improving digital literacy remains a key component of the government’s efforts to prepare Ghanaian students to compete effectively in national examinations and thrive in an increasingly digital world.