KNUST E-Learning Centre reviews year’s work and sets direction for 2026
The KNUST E-Learning Centre has begun work towards its 2026 plans after an end-of-year review that focused on progress made across the Centre and gaps that need attention.
The meeting, led by the Director, Professor Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah, brought together staff from the Centre’s various units to account for activities over the past year and outline priorities for the next phase of work.
Professor Akowuah said the review was meant to move the Centre away from working only around daily tasks and towards a clearer sense of direction.
“It is easy to get lost in activities. We need to know how far we have come, where we are, and where we are going.” he said.
He said the Centre’s role as a support system for teaching and learning across KNUST required regular reflection and coordination among staff. He added that building stronger internal relationships was part of the process.
“We are here to reflect as a family,” he said, urging staff to speak openly about their work and challenges.
The Head of the Instructional Design Unit, Professor Nana Ewusi Mensah, mentioned that the unit had developed a guiding document that would shape its work towards 2026. He said limited activity earlier in the year had affected output but noted that groundwork had now been laid.
“We have been able to come up with a document that will guide us come 2026. We expect to do more projects and support more staff.” he said. Samuel Selorm Anane Avotri, speaking on behalf of the support staff of the Instructional Design Unit, said the team continued to support the creation and repurposing of online course content.
He noted that self-paced courses were being prepared for release on the university’s learning management system.
The Proctoring and Online Assessment Unit reported an increase in online examinations, with more students gaining access to computer-based assessments. Martin Sefa Ano said the unit had faced challenges but had improved systems with management support.
“We have learned a lot and improved our processes,” he said. The Service Support Unit reported handling thousands of support requests through its ticketing system, with average response times of a few minutes.
Hilda Asare said the unit also supported short courses and online platforms used across the university. Other units, including Fully Online Programmes, Training and Capacity Building, Media and Communication, and studio services, also presented summaries of their work.
These included support for online classes, webinars, faculty training, content production, and student engagement.
Clement Akanborige Ayidaana of the Media and Communication Unit said demand for content and student-focused engagement continued to grow. He encouraged staff to share ideas that would help present the Centre’s work more clearly to students and the wider university community.
Professor Akowuah said feedback from the meeting would inform decisions going into the new year. He urged staff to document successes and challenges and to see communication as part of daily work rather than an afterthought. “If we do not reflect, we cannot make progress,” he said.
The Centre said outcomes from the review would feed into its operational plans for 2026, with a focus on coordination across units, support for teaching and learning, and improved service to students and staff.
Published: 22nd Dec,2025 Source: KNUST E-Learning Centre