Akro Senior High Technical School (ASHTECH) on Friday, 23rd January 2026, organized an Online Teaching Workshop at the School Assembly Hall to equip teachers with relevant digital teaching skills in line with the new Senior High School curriculum.
The workshop brought together teaching staff from all departments and was officially opened by the Assistant Headmaster (Academics), Rev. Eric Asenso Kodua, who addressed the gathering and outlined the purpose of the workshop.
In his address, Rev. Asenso Kodua stated emphatically that:
“It is our mandate under the new curriculum to organize online classes for our students. Online teaching is no longer optional; it is a responsibility we must all embrace.”
He further urged teachers to take the workshop seriously and participate actively, adding that:
“The success of online teaching at AKRO SHTS depends largely on your commitment and willingness to equip yourselves with the necessary digital skills.”
Introduction of Facilitators
Rev. Asenso Kodua later introduced the facilitators for the workshop:
- Mr. Apedo Gabriel Daitey
- Mr. Divine Mensah-Sakyi
Session One: WhatsApp Security and Digital Safety
The first session was facilitated by Mr. Apedo Gabriel Daitey, who made a presentation on WhatsApp hacking and digital security. He educated teachers on common methods used by hackers to compromise WhatsApp accounts and the dangers associated with unsecured digital platforms.
He encouraged all staff to protect their accounts by activating two-step verification, noting that:
“Once your WhatsApp account is secured with two-step verification, it becomes extremely difficult for hackers to take control of it.”
He stressed that digital safety is crucial, especially when teachers use online platforms to interact with students.
Session Two: Online Teaching and Learning
The second session was facilitated by Mr. Divine Mensah-Sakyi, who focused on online teaching and digital classroom management. He emphasized that online teaching is now a permanent feature of education, stating that:
“Online teaching has come to stay, and as teachers, we must continuously equip ourselves to meet the demands of modern education.”
He highlighted the importance of creating WhatsApp class communities to enhance communication and support learning outside the classroom.
Mr. Mensah-Sakyi also took participants through a practical session on Google Classroom, demonstrating how to create classes, add students, upload teaching materials, and assign work. He further demonstrated how to link Google Classroom to Google Meet to facilitate live online lessons, explaining that:
“Google Classroom and Google Meet work best when they are properly linked to support effective online interaction with students.”
Interactive Session
The workshop was highly interactive, as teachers asked questions and shared concerns. Both facilitators responded to the questions and provided clear explanations to ensure understanding among participants.
Conclusion
The workshop ended successfully with teachers better informed, motivated, and equipped to implement online teaching strategies. School management reaffirmed its commitment to supporting teachers in the effective integration of digital learning tools in line with the new curriculum.
AKRO SHTS continues to uphold excellence through innovation and continuous professional development.
