the ghana teacher who taught ms word on a blackboard is getting pc donations from well wishers

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Is this Ghanaian teacher drawing on a blackboard?

Oct 16, 2021 · https://www.indiatimes.com/technology/news/the-ghana-teacher-who-taught-ms-word-on-a-blackboard-is-getting-pc-donations-from-well-wishers-341617.html After going viral last month, Robert Appiah Akoto’s students have now received donations of …

Why did Akoto draw on his blackboard?

Mar 17, 2018 · Richard Appiah Akoto of Ghana went viral sometime back on Facebook when his pictures of teaching Microsoft-word on a blackboard using chalks of different colours was put up. He teaches at Betenase Municipal Assembly Junior High in the small town of Sekyedomase. Teaching computers and software is not easy, especially when it is done on a board without …

Should Ghanaians have to take the written exam?

Mar 17, 2018 · Remember the teacher in Ghana who drew the entire interface of Microsoft Word on a blackboard because his students didn't have computers to learn it on? Well, representatives of NIIT Ghana arrived ...

Why did Akoto want students to see the computer screen?

A 33-year old teacher from Ghana, Richard Appiah Akoto went viral on social media last month when he uploaded pictures of himself teaching Microsoft …

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February 3, 2020

Meet Richard Appiah Akoto, a teacher from Ghana who gained international attention for teaching his students how to use Microsoft Word without a computer. Photos of him drawing very detailed screenshots of the software's functionality on a blackboard have gone viral on social media!

Without a Computer, This Teacher From Ghana Taught Microsoft Word to Students on a Blackboard

Meet Richard Appiah Akoto, a teacher from Ghana who gained international attention for teaching his students how to use Microsoft Word without a computer. Photos of him drawing very detailed screenshots of the software's functionality on a blackboard have gone viral on social media!

Who is Microsoft inspired by?

Microsoft, a company committed to helping every person on the planet achieve more, was particularly inspired by Richard’s determination in helping his students learn digital skills and invited him to attend the 2018 Microsoft Educator Exchange (E2) in Singapore.

When is the keynote at E2?

To broaden the impact of this event, you can live stream the keynote at E2 will on 3 April on the Microsoft Education Facebook page. Details will be announced on the Microsoft Education Facebook page and on the Microsoft Education Blog.

Where is E2 2019?

This year’s E2 will be held in Paris, France from 3-4 April 2019. Microsoft will be bringing more educators like Richard together, not only to celebrate and acknowledge their efforts face-to-face but also to provide them with the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from each other.

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