Information and Communication Technology
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Program Description
Information and Communication Technology Education teaches you how to use technology to support teaching and learning. You will study teaching methods, lesson planning, computer fundamentals, educational software, assessment, curriculum design, and inclusive practices for learners with diverse needs. The program mixes classroom management, instructional design, and hands-on ICT practice so you can create engaging lessons and fair assessments. Career paths include classroom teacher, educational administrator, curriculum developer, special education specialist, and educational consultant in schools, government, NGOs, and edtech firms. If you enjoy helping others learn and working with digital tools, this program gives practical skills and clear steps toward respected, in-demand education jobs in Ghana and beyond.
Aims & Objectives
Develop practical lesson plans that integrate ICT for varied learning levels and subjects.
Master classroom management techniques that promote safe, focused, and inclusive learning.
Understand educational assessment methods and use data to evaluate learner progress.
Create digital learning resources and multimedia materials for classroom and blended learning.
Apply inclusive teaching strategies to support learners with special needs and diverse backgrounds.
Why Choose This Program?
High demand for trained teachers
Qualified ICT educators are needed in basic and senior high schools, colleges, and NGOs across Ghana.
Hands-on, practical learning
You practice lesson planning, educational software, and classroom technology, preparing you for real teaching.
Clear career pathways
Opens routes to teaching, administration, curriculum design, special education, and consultancy roles.
Use of current educational tools
Training includes popular platforms and authoring tools used by schools and edtech companies.
Internship and industry links
Opportunities exist to intern with local schools, GES programs, and education technology startups.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Design sequenced lessons and curricula that align with Ghanaian syllabuses and incorporate ICT learning objectives.
Use platforms like Moodle and Google Classroom to deliver content, manage assignments, and track learner progress.
Create interactive resources with tools such as H5P, Scratch, and presentation software for classroom use.
Develop formative and summative assessments, build rubrics, and analyse results using Excel or Google Sheets.
Apply block coding and introductory text coding to teach problem solving and create simple educational applications.
Tools & Resources
Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Moodle or Google Classroom
Scratch and basic Python editors
H5P and multimedia authoring tools
Kahoot, Quizizz for formative assessment
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Keeping up with both pedagogy and technical skills
Understanding assessment design
Tips & Advice
Schedule regular practice time for ICT tools and review teaching theory weekly to balance both areas.
Start with simple rubrics, peer review assessments, and ask mentors for sample tests to learn best practices.
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