Authorities of Kusease D/A Basic School in the Bosomefreho District of the Ashanti Region are calling for support to acquire computers to improve practical ICT teaching for pupils.
In the era of artificial intelligence and information technology, teachers are forced to rely on theory and improvised teaching methods to deliver ICT lessons.
They say this is affecting pupils’ performance in examinations.
According to the head teacher, Mr. Paul Boateng, the school has been facing serious challenges due to the lack of ICT equipment.
“Our teaching is mostly theoretical, and this is affecting the children’s performance,” Mr. Boateng said.
He explained that technology and artificial intelligence are now part of everyday life, but pupils in his school do not have adequate access to learn these skills.
“Technology and AI are shaping the world today, but our children do not have access to learn ICT properly,” he noted.
Mr. Boateng appealed to government and philanthropists to support schools in the Bosome Freho District with computers.
“We are appealing to the government and other stakeholders to support us with computers so these children can also benefit,” he said.
He made the remarks during the inauguration of a computer laboratory and classroom block at Kusease Basic School, funded by the family of the late Patrick Kwabena Nimako and Obaapanin Ama Agyeiwaa.
Although the new computer lab will provide students with access to digital tools, internet services, and modern learning resources, the available equipment is still insufficient for the large number of schools relying on it.
Akua Ateaa, a banker and member of the family, said education is key to success in life.
She noted that learning ICT will help children in deprived communities gain important skills and better opportunities.
She also highlighted that artificial intelligence is changing how people learn and work, urging government support for such communities.
“AI is changing how we learn and work, so the government must support these communities with computers,” she said.
She further appealed for the reduction of import taxes on computers to make them more affordable.
“When taxes on computers are reduced, prices will also come down, making them affordable for everyone,” she explained.
Akua Ateaa also encouraged pupils to take their education seriously to secure a better future.
“I encourage all the children to take their studies seriously so they can have a better future,” she added.
