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‘Roll out affordable data packagesfor schools to enhance teaching
Mr Amago (left) with Mr Siedu (right) and the graduands Photo: Victor A. Buxton.
The Director of Celestial International STEM School in Ashaiman, Mr Harry Amago has urged government to impress upon telecommunication companies in the country to roll out a special internet package for educational institutions.
That he said would make date less expensive to those institutions and enhance the teaching and learning of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
‘If we are to embrace the change and prepare our students for an AI driven world, there must be a deliberate decision to create a special internet package for educational institutions to make data cheap for them to buy.”
Mr Amago said this at the 23rd Speech and Prize giving day and graduation ceremony of the school on Saturday.
It was on the theme ‘Use of IA in today’s educational ecosystem.’ In all, 42 students graduated from the school.
He explained that, the implementation of AI will be internet based than the normal text book-based approach to teaching and learning as teachers and students engage in Zoom, Skype, and Goggle Class Meetings among others.
Mr. Amago revealed that Celestial School was implementing an AI magic school tool which aims at reducing teacher fatigue, automatic administration tasks and increase efficiency.
He noted that despite the overreaching benefits of AI, the school was not overlooking the concerns of job displacement and ever-reliance on technology and was quick to note that with responsible implementation, most of the risks of AI can be mitigated to harness its potential.
The Headmaster of the school, Mr Osman Gibrin Seidu, said the use of AI was to enable the school to provide tailored education to individual needs, making teaching and learning more engaging and effective.
According to him, the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BCEC) candidates performed extremely well and all 17 candidates were successfully placed in their first or second choices of Senior High Schools (SHS) in the country.
Mr Clifford Henaku Budu, Director of Education, Ghana Education Service (GES), Ashaiman Municipal Assembly (ASHMA) said AI was not a buzz word but a reality that was making significant impact in our edu cational ecosystem.
Mr Budu said “most youth outside our world are playing pivotal roles through AI in the discovery, implementation and manufacturing of different items critical for today needs.”
He urged educational leaders especially teachers to use AI to bridge the inequality gap in the classrooms between children and not to widen it.
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
