Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise how teachers create, share and assess knowledge, according to Professor Eric Appau Asante, Director of the E-Learning Centre at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Speaking at the Basic School session of the 11th KNUST Summer School, held at the Casely Hayford Auditorium under the sub-theme “Using Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Assessment,” Prof. Asante described AI as a “tireless teaching assistant who does not rest or retire,” highlighting its role in enhancing instructional design and assessment.

He noted that although AI has existed since the 1940s, its prominence surged after 2014 with the advent of advanced tools that are now shaping modern education. He introduced participants to practical AI applications that support lesson planning and help teachers set questions more efficiently.

The session also featured Mr. Foster Sedem Dedume, a Systems Analyst at the University Information Technology Services (UITS), who focused on the practical use of AI tools within Ghana’s educational context, characterised by large class sizes and multilingual classrooms.

Mr. Dedume guided participants on the effective use of ChatGPT through structured prompting techniques to help educators conduct research and access information more effectively.

The session formed part of KNUST’s broader effort to promote AI literacy and strengthen the adoption of technology-driven teaching and assessment methods across all levels of education.