Millions Of Ghanaians To Get Free Access To Online Learning Materials

In an initiative to transform the concept
of teaching and learning in Ghana, the
Vodafone Foundation has introduced a
zero-rated Vodafone Instant Classroom
project.
The project, which is a group-wide
initiative to provide millions of people in
Ghana, the Democratic Republic of
Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique
and Tanzania with free access to online
learning materials was developed in
conjunction with Learning Equality’ – a
leading non-profit provider of open-
source educational technology solutions, and the
Khan Academy.
During a ceremony to demonstrate how the instant
classroom works at the Vodafone Airport City
Office, Yolanda Cuba, Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
Vodafone Ghana noted that the world has evolved in
all aspects of life.
“The advent of technology and digitisation has
changed everything and has certainly changed
education.
“Every piece of learning under the sun can now be
assessed with just a click of the button. Now
students can acquire skills exclusively online
before they even interact with a teacher.”
“Which is why Vodafone is committed to creating a
platform that will help students in the country take
advantage of the times and compete on the same
level as their counterparts in the developed
countries.
Speaking on the Instant school, Yolanda said it was
necessary to have the instant classroom project
because not every parent in Ghana could afford
extra classes for the child.
According to Yolanda, the instant classroom project
is a cost-effective alternative avenue being adopted
by Vodafone Foundation to digitally touch the lives
of every youth in the country.
On his part, the Corporate Communications
Manager, Ebenezer Amankwah said there were
generic subjects on the platform that anyone across
the globe could access for basic information on
subjects.
“We have partnered the Ghana Education Service to
have a localised Ghana curriculum on the platform
from February next year, then it becomes a twofold
opportunity for you to get information on any area
and a local curriculum as well.”
Mr Amankwah noted how powerful education was,
in driving a nation forward and how it has come to
mean many things for different people the world
over.
 “We are happy that as Vodafone we are powering
this agenda of digitalising the whole Ghana.If we are
in a world that is digitalised as we speak, then we
should leave no one behind”, he added.
Vodafone is determined to contribute to enhancing
the learning experience for students – to give them
a smile on their faces by making teaching and
learning a memorable experience.