UEW Receives Cutting-Edge Smart Board from Republic Bank Plc
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) on Monday, 8th July, 2024, received a state-of-the-art 75-inch Huawei IdeaHub B2 Smart Board from Republic Bank Plc. This cutting-edge technology, featuring an impressive 8,192 RAM, promises to set the tone to transform teaching and learning at the university.
The smart board will provide students with an interactive and immersive platform, enabling hands-on knowledge and skill acquisition. Its advanced features, including multi-touch functionality, digital whiteboarding tools, and wireless connectivity, will allow lecturers to deliver engaging lessons, simulations, and virtual experiments. This will make complex concepts more accessible and enjoyable for students.
Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, Vice-Chancellor of UEW, expressed profound gratitude for the donation, stating, "This smart board will revolutionise the teaching and learning in our institution, providing our lecturers and students with a cutting-edge tool to navigate the complexities of 21st-century technology."
Mr. Joseph Laryea Ashong, General Manager, Retail and Commercial Banking at Republic Bank Plc, highlighted the alignment of the donation with the bank's corporate social responsibility and commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in education. "Ensuring inclusive and equitable education for all is a priority for us, and this smart board is a significant step towards that goal," he said.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Tete-Mensah, Registrar of UEW, also expressed heartfelt appreciation to the donors, emphasising the significance of the smart board in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. "This donation will have a profound impact on our students' learning outcomes, enabling them to compete favourably in the technologically driven world," she noted.
The Huawei IdeaHub B2 Smart Board is set to revolutionise collaborative learning at UEW. Students will be able to work on projects, share ideas, and receive real-time feedback, developing essential skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Additionally, the board's advanced technology will expose students to industry-standard tools and software, preparing them for the workforce and equipping them with the skills needed to compete in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
In the realm of STEM education, the smart board will facilitate interactive learning experiences in subjects such as programming, data science, and robotics. The board will bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing a visually engaging and interactive platform, making STEM subjects more appealing and accessible to a broader range of students.
As part of UEW management's drive for a smart campus, the Huawei IdeaHub B2 Smart Board comes in handy to help shape the next generation of students and professionals nurtured at the university. This transformative tool will propel innovation and technological growth within the university community. Through it, UEW aims to produce graduates with practical expertise, ready to drive digital transformation in various sectors.
