The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, says Artificial intelligence (AI) and information Communication and Technology, ICT, must play a pivotal role in transforming education by providing personalised learning experiences tailored to individual student needs.
He said AI platforms allow students to receive customised lessons, practice materials and feedback, enhancing their understanding of subjects at their own pace.
The Minister of Education was speaking at a conference on “AI, ICT, and the Future of Education in Ghana 2024,” organised by Korea’s Yonsei University in Accra. Dr Adutwum said ICT tools, such as interactive whiteboards and online collaboration platforms, facilitate engaging and dynamic classroom experiences to enhance the development of 21st century skills such as creativity, problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration.
He said contemporary education must integrate digital technologies, automation, data exchange, and advanced analytics into various industries, transforming how they operate, produce, and deliver products and services.
He noted that in Ghanaian universities, AI is increasingly being integrated into academic curricula to prepare students for the demands of the digital age while aiding research endeavours by automating data analysis, accelerating the discovery process, and contributing to advancements in various fields.
