ICTE-UEW Hosts Software Innovation and Technology Exhibition
The Department of ICT Education (ICTE) at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has hosted a Software Innovation and Technology Exhibition, where students unveiled cutting-edge software and smart technologies designed to revolutionise educational processes and address real-world challenges.
The exhibition showcased a variety of innovative software applications, including the Staff Promotion System, which streamlines the promotion process for staff with enhanced speed and accuracy, and the Student Clearance System, a digital platform that simplifies student clearance procedures and allows for online status checks. Other featured projects included the Lab Management System for the efficient management of laboratory resources and the Student Attendance System, which uses facial recognition and QR codes to track attendance seamlessly.
In addition to software, students presented smart artefacts aimed at assisting individuals with disabilities. Highlights included Smart Dustbins equipped with sensors to detect hazardous gases and automatically open, Smart Sticks with sensors to aid visually impaired individuals in navigating obstacles, Smart Spectacles designed to assist those with visual impairments, and Smart Shoes embedded with technology to enhance mobility.
The event started with an opening address by Mr. Bismark Odum Sackey, a lecturer at the School of Communication and Media Studies, who served as the moderator. He reflected on the rapid evolution of technology, from the early days of the internet to the current era of artificial intelligence and emphasised the significance of the exhibition in showcasing the ingenuity of UEW students in developing practical software solutions.
Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, Vice-Chancellor of UEW, expressed a strong commitment to supporting student innovation, underscoring the importance of hands-on training in ICT. He encouraged students to fully engage with their studies and highlighted the potential for collaboration between the ICT department and university administration to automate various institutional processes.
Dr. Delali Kwasi Dake, Head of the Department of ICTE, reaffirmed the department's dedication to innovation and meeting international standards. He noted that the department consistently produces some of Ghana's top software engineers and expressed hope that many of the showcased technologies would soon be integrated into the university's operations.
Prof. Samuel Kwesi Asiedu-Addo, a professor of mathematics and chairman of the event, urged students to incorporate mathematical principles into their technological endeavours, emphasising the role of mathematics in advancing innovation.
Mr. Daniel Danso Essel, a lecturer at ICTE-UEW, provided an overview of the software and artefacts on display, explaining their significance and the real-world problems they aim to solve. He highlighted the department's decision to expand the exhibition to engage the entire university community in appreciating the students' skills and creativity.
Prof. David Zuure, Director of the Centre for Conflict, Human Rights, and Peace Studies at UEW, representing the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, commended the students for their innovative contributions and assured them of the university's ongoing support in promoting their work. He emphasised the critical importance of software innovation in today's digital world.
Dr. Augustine Money, Director of IT Services at UEW, lauded the students for effectively bridging the gap between academia and practical solutions. He encouraged them to continue developing cost-effective innovations that address pressing real-world issues.
The exhibition not only highlighted the students' talents but also reinforced UEW's commitment to fostering innovation and practical learning in the field of ICT, ensuring that the university remains at the forefront of technological advancement.
