Thursday, 1 March 2018

Ghanian teacher draws Microsoft Word on a blackboard.

Richard Appiah Akoto is a Ghanian teacher who faces a pretty discouraging dilemma.

His students need to pass a national exam that includes questions on information and communication technology (ICT) but the school hasn't had a computer since 2011. So, Akoto had an ingeniously simple idea: he drew computer features and software on his blackboard, using multi-coloured chalk.

''I wanted them to know or see how the window will appear if they were to be behind a computer,"Akoto told CNN. "Always wanted them to have interest in the subject so I always do my possible best for them."

Images of Akoto- who on social media uses the nickname "Owura Kwandwo Hottish"- drawing a diagram of Microsoft Word for his pupils at Betenase  M/A Junior High School in the town of Sekyedomase went viral after he posted them on Facebook.

This, for me, shows the dedication that most teachers have in these dark days. I hope this will persuade the government to actually do something about the lack of resources and to support the work that they go through every day.

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/01/africa/ghana-teacher-blackboard-intl/index.html

Wreck-It Ralph 2 Treaser Trailer


Taking place six years following the events of the first film, the story will centre on Ralph's adventures in the internet data space when a Wi-Fi router gets plugged into the arcade as he must find a replacement part to fix Sugar Rush.

Ralph Breaks The Internet- wreck-It Ralph 2 is the new animation movie by Rich Moore, staring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman and James Corden.

I, for one, am excited about the new movie, judging by the first Wreck-It Ralph. I can't wait to see the relationship between Ralph and Vanellope.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8z8vneXwiw


Former public enterprises minister Lynne Brown resigns as ANC MP

The African National Congress announced on Thursday that former public enterprises minister Lynne Brown has resigned as a Member of Parliament for the party. She was removed from her position in Cabinet in President Cyril Ramaphosa's reshuffle on Monday night.

Comrade Brown joined the National Assembly in 2014 and had previously served as a member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature in various capacities from 1994 till 2014," ANC chief whip Jackson Mthembu said."She has expressed her gratitude in having served the people of South Africa and thanked the ANC for having given her the opportunity to do so.

She did serve the country with much dignity and actually not by any chance put it in any risks. I also respect the fact that she did not fight the reshuffle and just accepted it. This show us, specifically me, a lot about her  character. I hope she finds a way to cope well and continue to serve the country

https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/former-public-enterprises-minister-lynne-brown-resigns-as-anc-mp-20180301