Dr. Apaak launches e-learning platform for all Colleges of Education

Deputy Education Minister Clement Apaak has launched a nationwide e-learning platform connecting all Colleges of Education to enhance digital teacher training.

The platform, unveiled in Accra, links all 46 Colleges of Education through a unified digital system designed to improve access, collaboration, and quality in teacher preparation.

Dr. Apaak described the initiative as a major shift in Ghana’s education system, stressing that it goes beyond technology to reshape how teachers are trained. “Today marks more than the launch of a digital platform. It marks a decisive step in our journey to transform teacher education in Ghana,” he said.

He noted that the platform aligns with the broader digital transformation agenda and supports the education reset policy under President John Dramani Mahama. According to him, teacher training must evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. “In the 21st century, that preparation must be digital, dynamic, and data driven,” he stated.

The system is expected to ensure equal access to learning resources for trainees across the country, regardless of location. Dr. Apaak emphasised the importance of equity, pointing out that students in remote areas will now benefit from the same quality of content as those in major cities. “That is equity in action,” he added.

Beyond access, the platform integrates digital tools to strengthen assessment and reduce examination malpractice. It will also generate real-time data to support decision-making and policy implementation.

“This is how we move from assumptions to evidence, and from policy to measurable outcomes,” he explained.

Dr. Apaak urged stakeholders to actively adopt and utilise the platform to achieve its intended impact.

“The success of this initiative will depend not on the technology alone, but on how we use it,” he said, calling on lecturers and students to embrace innovation.

He reiterated government’s commitment to sustaining the platform, noting that continued investment and monitoring will be key to its long-term success.