Oct 15

Oct 15 Highlights From The Just Ended Ghana Think Tank 2019 by Coventry University.

The #GhanaThinkTank2019 organised by Coventry University just ended after two days of panel discussions, with experts and key stakeholders in the education and business sector.

Several of the panel speakers shared their various opinions on how to engage students and help them think more critically.

‘We have an opportunity to train minds of young people to think like entrepreneurs and create a school assessment system that rewards innovation and creativity’ - Prof. Jonathan Fletcher. #GhanaThinkTank2019
— Naa Oyoo (@OyooQuartey) October 10, 2019

‘We shouldn’t limit students to the conventional ways of learning. There are modern ways of knowledge exchange and that must be embedded in our school system.’ - @RukaSanusi
— Naa Oyoo (@OyooQuartey) October 10, 2019

Professor Sawang on the first panel discussion shared much insight on how machine learning and Artificial Intelligence can be used to disrupt education and develop the learning abilities of students.

‘It’s my promise to be a disruptive educator. Let’s encourage students to familiarize themselves with machine learning and artificial intelligence. Keep your enemies closer, that’s if AI is a threat to your work.’ - @drsawang #GhanaThinkTank2019
— Naa Oyoo (@OyooQuartey) October 10, 2019

Facilitator, @sydneyscottsam asks the audience - what makes a good student? Key attributes mentioned include creativity, problem-solving, sense of initiative, curiosity and extensive reading. #GhanaThinkTank2019
— Naa Oyoo (@OyooQuartey) October 10, 2019