ICT UNDERUTILIZED IN GHANA’s EDUCATIONAL SECTOR , THE CASE OF KNUST

This article is the original work of Nana Esi  Egyirba Amuah, a participator of the SRC genus competition held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana.

Background
t is evident that the information age is far advanced and consistently improving. There are the challenges, opportunities and the potentials in the use of [...]

Shuffling UCC to CUC

The decision to switch my place of work from the relatively calm Cape Coast to the “hot capital”-Accra was a very challenging one. Endless consultations from one friend, to an elderly person, to a lecturer, to a brother, parents,and other people who mattered took place. My personal experience and long-term plans were closely considered.
My consultation [...]

A “Foughtnight” in the Volta Region?

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Friday (4th July, 2008)

All my colleagues [...]

On campus at last!!

At about 13:40 GMT, I could sense my new environment. My “foughtnight” in the Volta Region is over. It was really full of wonderful memories needless to say as well as challeging ones.
The subsequent days will detail my daily experience in Peki.
I welcome myself back home!!!

A short pencil better than the longest human memory

This day a configuration seem to work perfectly. The trick was so simple you never believe it could escape you. The next hour is where the catastrophe all begins.
The need to document the tiniest of tasks cannot be over emphasized.
Of a truth a short pencil retains much longer than the most complex human memory (at [...]

Computer Science, A Distorted Concept?

A group of MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) undertaking an introductory course to computer science looked quite puzzled when their professor told them, “computer science is not about computers and not much of a science”. Many people perceive computer science as effective or efficient use technology by which people create, modify and share information in [...]

Prof. Chen to go.

Below is Tuesday’s news item as published on MyJoyonline concerning Prof. Chen’s termination.
A visiting Canadian lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Steve Chen has been fired for expressing his views about the University.
His appointment was terminated following statements he posted on his web site that appear unfavourable to the University.
Prof. Chen told Joy [...]

Prof Chen on air over his termination of appointment

A Canadian lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Steve Chen has been fired for expressing his views about the University on the internet. Below we present what he wrote in his blog
Cars that bug me
Friday, February 8, 2008
(In Author: Terri, Thoughts & Ideas) Back home, there are few things that bother me [...]

Description of the Information Security Programme (Master Programme)

nformation has become one of the most important assets of an organization or a company. To protect information is one task of great importance in business. This program is designed to provide the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, and to emphasize the business considerations and consequences of effective information [...]

Rrainey’s resume

Charles and LorraineCharles and LorraineJust before the Nokia research project:

Computer centre • University of Cape coast • Cape Coast

Phone 233 0244143136 •
E-mail rrainey_2004@yahoo.co.uk

Lorraine Nana Ama Johnson

Objective

 

Seeking an opportunity to utilize my skills and abilities in the Information technology Industry that offers Professional growth while being resourceful, [...]