Katon360, a digital educational platform designed to enhance teaching and learning, has featured prominently in the commissioning of a new smart electronic classroom block at Ghana Senior High School (Ghanasco) in Tamale.

The newly inaugurated two-storey facility, powered by the Katon360 ecosystem, contains 10 smart classrooms, a technical room, lecture hall, charging room, repairs room and other auxiliary spaces.

As part of the project, each student receives a tablet preloaded with academic materials, expected to last for three years to support continuous learning.

The smart block is equipped with modern digital tools and operates on solar power to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply.

President John Dramani Mahama inaugurated the facility during Ghanasco’s 65th anniversary celebration, describing it as an example of what Ghana’s educational system could evolve into.

He said the country’s education sector was undergoing a reset anchored on innovation, technology integration, and future-oriented instruction.

He noted that ongoing curriculum revisions place strong emphasis on digital education to ensure learners acquire essential technological skills.

“This is already taking shape as Ghanasco benefits from a modern smart classroom, an early indication of the broader digital transformation intended nationwide,” he said.

The Katon360 initiative aligns with this broader focus by supporting the integration of technology into teaching and learning across the country.

The President also urged students to use the devices responsibly and avoid inappropriate online content.

Ahead of the commissioning, Lawrence Hornovo, Ghana Smart School Project Lead for Katon360, described the facility as “a school of the future” and a significant stride in digitalizing education.

He said each classroom has a smart screen, every student receives a tablet, and the facility is fully powered by solar energy and connected to the internet.

Addressing concerns from some parents about online exposure, he noted that every device is tracked and access to unauthorised sites, including social media, is restricted.

He added that Katon360 has a nationwide maintenance framework with technicians in every district, and each tablet has a one-year warranty for factory defects.

Teachers at Ghanasco say the introduction of digital tools is already improving teaching delivery. Eric Addai, a Physics teacher, described the smart board as one of the most efficient teaching tools he has used.

He noted that it allows teachers to upload materials in advance and ensures lessons continue even when a teacher is not physically present. The main challenge, he said, is inconsistent internet connectivity.

Katon360 has also deployed Kanton Meet, a virtual meeting system that supports online teacher and administrative meetings.

Students say the platform has made learning more interactive and engaging.

Iman Jeswinde Ismaila Abdul-Fatawu, a science student, said the Katon360 app and tablets have made lessons easier to understand and more enjoyable.

The Ghanasco Smart Classroom Block is the second Katon360 facility in the country and the first in northern Ghana. With government’s renewed focus on digital transformation in education, similar facilities are expected to be rolled out nationwide to expand access to technology-enhanced learning.