In a bold step toward reshaping the future of education in Ghana, InovTech STEM Center, in partnership with the Institute for Educational Research and Innovation Studies (IERIS) and the Centre for School and Community Science and Technology Studies (SACOST) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), and the Ghana Education Service (GES), successfully trained over 100 teachers in coding and robotics on September 30, 2025.
The program, called the Innovative Educators Program (IEP), was a one-day intensive workshop followed by a three-month mentorship and monitoring period. Its focus is to equip teachers with the skills, confidence, and tools to integrate coding, robotics, and digital simulations into everyday classroom teaching using KodeVR, an offline-first, AI-powered virtual robotics platform developed to democratize STEM education in underserved communities created by InovTech STEM Center.
A Transformative Step for Education
Speaking at the training, facilitators emphasized that the initiative is not just about teaching teachers to code but about transforming how classrooms operate. By empowering teachers to blend technology with pedagogy, the program seeks to build a pipeline of innovative problem-solvers and creative thinkers among Ghana’s learners.
“Train a teacher, and you transform a generation,” said Jonathan Kennedy Sowah, CEO of InovTech STEM Center. “We believe teachers are the true changemakers in education. With the right tools, they can unlock creativity, innovation, and critical thinking in students—skills Ghana desperately needs in this digital era.”
Strategic Partnership for National Impact
The collaboration with UEW and GES underscores a growing national commitment to retool teachers for 21st-century education.
- IERIS and SACOST (UEW) provided academic oversight, research documentation, and a strong policy framework for the program.
- InovTech STEM Center led the technical facilitation, introducing teachers to hands-on coding and robotics through KodeVR.
- GES ensured alignment with national priorities, selecting teachers across schools to maximize impact.
This tripartite partnership symbolizes a working model of academia, government, and innovation hubs coming together to reimagine the future of education in Ghana.
“This program reflects our mission at IERIS to ensure that research directly benefits teaching and learning,” said Prof. Hope Pius Nudzor (PhD), Director, Institute for Educational Research and Innovation Studies. “By equipping teachers with practical tools like KodeVR, we are bridging the gap between educational research and classroom practice.”
Adding to this, Prof. Peter Akayuure, Head, Centre for School and Community Science and Technology Studies (SACOST) remarked: “We see this as a transformative partnership. Teachers are the heart of education, and when they are empowered with coding and robotics, the ripple effects extend to thousands of students and communities. This is not just training—it’s a revolution in how we prepare the next generation.”
Ripple Effects Beyond the Classroom
Teachers who participated in the IEP will now roll out classroom innovation projects in their schools over the next three months, with continued mentorship from InovTech and SACOST. The expected outcomes include:
- Increased student engagement and enthusiasm for STEM subjects.
- Teachers equipped with project-based learning strategies that encourage collaboration and critical thinking.
- The creation of school-based coding and robotics clubs that sustain innovation.
By extension, thousands of students across Ghana will be impacted, turning classrooms into launchpads for future innovators.
Looking Ahead
The September 30th milestone is only the beginning. InovTech STEM Center and its partners are already planning to scale the Innovative Educators Program to more regions across Ghana, ensuring no teacher—and no student—is left behind in the digital transformation of education.
“Education must evolve with the times. Coding and robotics are no longer luxuries; they are necessities. This program represents a national leap forward in making sure Ghanaian classrooms are globally competitive,” said a representative from UEW’s SACOST.
About the Partners
- InovTech STEM Center is an innovation hub dedicated to equipping underserved learners, teachers, and artisans with 21st-century skills in coding, robotics, AI, and vocational training.
- IERIS and SACOST (UEW) are leading academic research institutions advancing educational innovation and policy in Ghana.
Ghana Education Service (GES) is the government body overseeing the country’s educational delivery and reforms.