Kafui A. Prebbie, the CEO of TECHAiDE, has emphasized the transformative role of technology in education while affirming that it cannot replace great teachers.

“A Canadian educator and a technology integration specialist once said, ‘Technology will never replace great teachers, but in the hands of great teachers, it is transformational,’” Prebbie stated at the launch of the ASANKA Learning Management Platform on March 27, 2025, in Accra.

“This quote highlights that while technology can be a powerful tool in education, it is not a replacement for skilled teachers. Instead, when used effectively by teachers, technology enhances the learning experience and leads to significant positive outcomes, as seen in some schools in the tech industry,” he added.

Prebbie noted that the ASANKA platform empowers institutions with affordable, flexible, and inclusive digital learning solutions. Its key features include:

Instant feedback on lessons

Preloaded offline content

Analytics to identify students needing support

Accessibility through phones, Wi-Fi, and smart TVs

A platform for publishers to upload and download educational content

The Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr Clement Apaak, also underscored the crucial role of technology in advancing Ghana’s education sector. He emphasized that embracing smart learning nationwide is one of the fastest ways for Ghana to catch up with the rest of the world.

“As a Deputy Minister of Education, I can tell you on authority that my own background compels me to appreciate the role that technology, and e-learning in particular, is playing in our quest to develop as a nation,” Dr Apaak stated.

He further noted that the increasing use of digital tools such as computers, smartphones, and tablets has become the norm in modern education systems. “Fast forward to today, the use of computers, Android mobile phones, and tablets has now become normal, and that is the way of the future.”

“If, as a nation, we are going to be competitive in this 21st century and produce the type of manpower required for development, one of the shortest ways is to make smart learning accessible everywhere in Ghana.”

Dr Apaak commended TECHAiDE for its innovative approach to bridging the digital education gap, acknowledging that the platform aligns with the government’s vision of leveraging technology to enhance education.