KNUST E-Learning Centre sets course for 2026
The KNUST E-Learning Centre has outlined a full programme of activities for 2026, with a focus on strengthening digital teaching, assessment, training, and partnerships across the University. The plans follow an end-of-year review and mark a shift from assessment to delivery.
The Centre says its work for the year will support the University’s broader goal of improving teaching and learning through the use of digital systems. A key part of the 2026 agenda is the launch of the Centre’s Strategic Plan.
The plan is aligned with the University’s long-term direction and places emphasis on improving systems, expanding digital learning, and supporting staff and students with practical skills.
January 2026 has been set aside for activities focused on online teaching and learning. During the month, more than 70 academic staff are expected to undergo training in instructional design.
The training is aimed at helping lecturers develop and improve online course content and strengthen blended teaching approaches. The Centre says the goal is to build a pool of trained staff who can support quality online learning across colleges. The Centre also plans to introduce a campus-wide E-Learning Innovators Network.
The network will bring together staff and students who have completed training in digital teaching, learning, and innovation. Members are expected to share ideas, support best practices, and serve as contact persons within their colleges. The initiative is intended to improve coordination and encourage collaboration around digital learning.
Another initiative expected this year is the introduction of a ranking and recognition system for staff and colleges.
Staff engagement with E-Learning systems will be assessed using set criteria, with participants receiving digital badges based on their level of involvement. Colleges will also be ranked using a framework that measures how effectively e-learning tools are used in teaching and learning. The Annual E-Learning Conference is expected to be one of the major activities of the year.
The Centre plans to expand the scope of the international conference by involving more external partners and broadening discussions around digital learning. In addition, the E-Learning Ambassador Network will be expanded to support stronger external partnerships.
One of the major projects scheduled ahead of the first congregation of the year is the rollout of a professional development platform. The platform is designed to support students, alumni, and the general public.
It will focus on digital skills, including those linked to artificial intelligence, and offer pathways for career development and reskilling based on practical needs. Students remain a central focus of the Centre’s plans.
The Centre says its activities for 2026 are aimed at improving access to learning, supporting skills development, and ensuring teaching methods meet current demands.
Through these initiatives, the KNUST E-Learning Centre is expected to play a leading role in the University’s efforts to strengthen teaching and learning through the use of appropriate digital technologies.
Published: 19th Jan,2026 Source: KNUST E-Learning Centre