Evans Odei - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - Ghana

The transcript describes a teacher's experience at a high school in Accra, Ghana, focusing on the transition to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The school is a mixed-gender public boarding school offering various programs, including mathematics. When COVID-19 hit, the school closed, prompting the teacher to set up online classes using Google Classroom and YouTube. Despite challenges like limited internet access, the teacher found ways to provide offline resources. The school later adopted a hybrid learning model, combining online and face-to-face classes.

What type of school is the teacher working in and what is its unique characteristic?

What subjects does the teacher teach at the school?

What was the initial reaction of the teacher when schools were announced to close due to COVID-19?

What challenges did the teacher face in reaching students who lived in villages?

How did the teacher adapt to the challenges posed by COVID-19 for their students?

What methods did the teacher use to ensure students could continue learning during the pandemic?

How did the teacher utilize technology to facilitate learning during the pandemic?