ICT Department Annual Report

(2023 - 2024)
Executive Summary:
The ICT department at Go Girl Ghana has shown remarkable progress in empowering
young girls through technology during the period of 2023 to 2024. This report provides an
overview of the department's activities, accomplishments, challenges, and future strategies
to further enhance the impact of ICT education among the students.

Introduction:
The ICT department at Go Girl Ghana embarked on a journey in 2023 to equip young girls
with essential ICT skills and knowledge. Over the course of the year, the department
undertook various initiatives aimed at fostering digital literacy, promoting innovation, and
encouraging girls to pursue careers in technology. Much more, in raising future women
who would be responsible not only to themselves but also to the society at large. The
department is currently equipping and empowering nine (9) different groups in ICT lessons.
These consist of both Junior and Senior High School students. And should the advanced
class be revamped, it’ll be a total of ten (10) groups.

The current and active nine groups consists:

1. MOTHER THERESAH
2. MELODY MILLICENT
3. LEONIE HEPPENER
4. ELLEN JOHNSON
5. GEORGINA WOODS
6. OPRAH WINFREY
7. JOYCE BANFORD ADDO
8. MICHELLE OBAMA and
9. ZANETOR RAWLINGS
Activities and Achievements:
1. Curriculum Enhancement: The ICT department in conjunction with the organisation’s
Tech dreams, developed its curriculum to align with the current industry trends and cater to
the diverse interests of the students. New modules on Google Suites, Computer
Fundamentals, and Internet computing were introduced to provide a holistic learning
experience.

2. Hands-On Typing Lessons: As part of the developmental skills in ICT, students were
engaged in strong Interactive training sessions in typing which was organised regularly to
engage students in order to improve their typing skills. Though later halted but has been
fully revamped. These sessions facilitated experiential learning and nurtured creativity
among the girls.

3. Tech Talks: The ICT department shared several talks on the trends and developments
in the IT industry using a variety of videos, pictures etc. These sessions broadened the
students' perspectives and motivated them to explore new horizons. And for those who
had no interest in ICT, as well as those whose passion for it had dwindled, there was a
great positive turnout as we witnessed over 97% of girls’ aggravated interest in IT.

4. Practical Projects: Students participated in several practical projects where they

developed lots of skills in using technology. Some ranging from preparing presentations,
delivering presentations, using applications to design and prepare articles, letters and the
likes. These projects not only honed their technical skills but also instilled a sense of social
responsibility. Hence, inculcating in them the confidence to speak in public.

5. Motivational Sessions: As part of the aims of Go Girl Ghana, the ICT department
organised a regular motivational session with the students before commencing class
lessons. Though these were later halted, these had great positive impact on students'
behavioural attitudes, belief systems, attitudes towards learning, decency in dressing, wear
and overall personal grooming. Motivational Clips/videos were also used in achieving
these.
6. Effective/Consistent Delivery of Theory and Practical Lessons: For students to be
fully equipped with the knowledge of ICT, the department effectively deployed both
theoretical and practical lessons to students as well as constant assessment methods to
ascertain their level of assimilation of lessons taught to them.

These really helped build students’ knowledge raising them from zero to hero level in
various aspects of IT.

Graduates: The department has produced a lot of graduate students in ICT. Some have
undergone graduation ceremonies and are now utilizing the acquired skills to make a
living. Others are also in tertiaries and secondary schools with a very positive result of how
the skills acquired in ICT is helping them make great positive impacts both academically
and otherwise.

Challenges Faced:
1. Resource Constraints

2. Capacity Building

3. Dynamics of Administrative Orchestration

Future Roadmap:
1. Infrastructure Enhancement: The department aims to obtain upgraded infrastructure,
including computer labs, software licences, and high-speed internet connectivity, to create
a conducive learning environment.

2. Professional Development: Ongoing training programs will be implemented to upskill

teachers and equip them with the latest pedagogical techniques and technological
advancements.
3. Community Engagement: The department plans to expand its community outreach
initiatives by organizing tech awareness campaigns, hackathons, and coding boot camps
to reach a wider audience and promote inclusivity in ICT education.

5. Industry Partnerships: The department hopes to collaborate with leading tech

companies to enable students gain practical exposure through internships, mentorship
programs, and industry visits. These partnerships will bridge the gap between academia
and industry, preparing the girls for successful careers in ICT.

6. Upgrading Course Delivery: The department hopes to develop and deliver other
course modules to the girls. Some of these include Coding, Database Management
System (DBMS), Public Speaking, Digital Marketing, use of AI and IoT. Though, all of
these will take a systematic approach.

Conclusion:
The ICT department at Go Girl Ghana has made significant strides in empowering young
girls with ICT skills and fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity. By addressing
challenges proactively and leveraging strategic partnerships, the department is
well-positioned to continue its mission of nurturing the next generation of female tech
leaders.

Submitted by:
Jonathan S. Darko
ICT Teacher
Go Girl Ghana

Date:
Saturday, 16th March, 2024