As the world increasingly shift towards digitaltransformation, Heather Beem, CEO and Founder of Practical Education Network (PEN) conducted research to assess the feasibility, effectiveness and impact of transitioning STEM teacher training in Ghana from traditional in-person to fully online.

In this Episode, Kwame speaks with Heather to explore the key findings of the research and discuss effective strategies to fostering STEM engagement, particularly among young learners.

Read the full publication here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382846351_Transitioning_Hands-On_STEM_Teacher_Training_in_Ghana_from_an_In-Person_to_Online_Modality

The Jacobs Foundation is collaborating with Edlabs across four countries to enhance evidence use in education policy, addressing the limited systematic evidence on policy labs' effectiveness. In this episode, Senyo speaks with Samuel and Marcela on a recent report that analyses key issues in the use of evidence and provides practical recommendations for their mission.

Read the full report here: https://jacobsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Learning-brief-policy-labs-and-evidence-use-in-education.pdf

In this episode, Kwame speaks with Triumph Tetteh, Director at Starters technology. Triumph has always been passionate about Technology and Engineering. However, his journey into education began unexpectedly while serving as a research assistant at KNUST, when he took the opportunity to give children piano lessons. This experience intrigued him about how kids' brains work and how they grasp and assimilate knowledge at very young ages, leading him to the question: "What if education was predictable given the right exposure and experience?" He became determined to create a tailored educational journey for children, utilizing data feedback to optimize their learning experiences and set them on a path to success.

Triumph's outfit, Starters Technology, is a child

Kwame explores Triumph's insights on the education space in Ghana, delving into Starters Technology’s successes and the impactful work they

In this episode, we delve into a conversation with Manny Oppong, COO, and Oscar Yaw Asamoah, CEO of Techten Planet, sharing their personal journeys and mission to empower the next generation of tech leaders. Driven by a shared vision, they established Techten Planet to bridge the gaping education gap in Ghana by providing practical, hands-on STEM experiences that foster lifelong learning.

In this episode, Kwame speaks with William Odartei, a seasoned marketer and an education advocate with over 15 years of professional experience; he is the Marketing officer at TECHAiDE, a pioneering Ghanaian EdTech company.

Founded by educationist Mr. Kafui Prebbie in 2011, TECHAiDE has been harnessing ICT to improve education and support youth development, and impacted over 400,000 lives through innovative programs like ASANKA, Edulab, and Makerspace, tailored for the African context.

William shares his insights on Ghana's educational landscape highlights TECHAiDE's remarkable journey, successes and missions.

Tune in to learn more about this promising organization.

In this episode, Kwame delves in a conversation with Charity Akpabey, a remarkable Digital Business Consultant at VGC Group and author of the empowering book, Tech Hustle. Charity's journey is a testament to her determination and adaptability, having transitioned from a non-tech background in economics, geography, population studies, and demography to achieving remarkable success in project management, programming, digital marketing, product management, and data science.

Her book is a captivating fictional tale which follows a young girl's journey from humble beginnings to building a thriving tech business, offering a relatable and authentic perspective on overcoming challenges and staying true to one's passion. Charity shares her fascinating story of transformation, the motivations behind writing Tech Hustle, and her accomplishments along the way.

Don't miss this uplifting discussion, packed with valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in now to listen!

This episode unfolds the story of how a young boy’s ambitions were nearly derailed when he was denied entry into his dream university’s engineering program due to lack of science background. Despite facing rejection, his passion for technology and commitment to helping build IT solutions for people drove him to become an experienced UX specialist with a software engineering background.

In this episode, Kwame speaks with Prince Boateng Asare, a co-founder and CEO of STEMAIDE Africa, an EdTech startup dedicated to revolutionizing education in Africa by fostering problem solving skills, creativity, analytical and critical thinking and an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit in young Africans, sharing his insights on the latest disruptions and innovations in Ghana’s education sector.

Tune to learn about the Stem Aide Africa and

In this episode, Kwame speaks with Genevieve Simiyu, the Chief Operating Officer at Chalkboard Education, to discuss her inspiring journey.

After taking a break from school and life, Genevieve took

Join us as Genevieve shares her assessments of the

In this episode, Kwame Speaks with Ebenezer Kwaku Boakye-Yiadom, a young man who despite facing formidable challenges, his unwavering resilience and determination propelled him upward, earning him a series of distinguished degrees and certificates in Education. He’s now dedicated to impacting young minds through technology, and he works for the Triggers & Shappers Foundation as a Public Relations Officer.

Triggers and Shappers is a non-governmental organization with a mission to promote a mentor and mentee model that emphasizes creativity, innovativeness, entrepreneurship and digital literacy for rural empowerment.

Ebenezer shares his personal journey and inspiring stories

Tune in to learn about their work and discover ways to contribute to their mission.