The Women Educators in Internet and Technology (WEITech) programme, an initiative of DreamOval Foundation, has reached another significant milestone as all three cohorts successfully completed their core training modules and transitioned into EdTech Understudy Placements with leading institutions. This marks a critical step in the Foundation’s mission to strengthen digital skills, employability, and economic empowerment for female educators in Ghana.
WEITech was designed to address the growing digital skills gap in education, particularly among unemployed female teachers, by equipping them with the tools, confidence, and practical experience needed to thrive in today’s technology-driven learning environment.
Building Digital and Entrepreneurial Capacity for Educators
Over the course of the programme, participants completed intensive modules covering Digital Literacy and Educational Technology, Specialised Instructional Techniques, and Online Presence and Entrepreneurship. These modules introduced educators to emerging tools and approaches shaping modern education, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, STEAM integration, online course design, digital safety, and content creation for learning platforms.
The learning experience was intentionally practical and collaborative. Through hands-on projects, group work, recap sessions, and participant-led presentations, cohort members consolidated their skills and explored how digital tools can be applied in real classroom and business contexts.
“The recap sessions helped everything come together,” one participant shared. “I didn’t just learn new tools; I learnt how to use them to teach better and create opportunities for myself.”
Another participant highlighted the confidence gained through the programme:
“WEITech showed me that technology is not intimidating. With the right guidance, it becomes a powerful tool for creativity, teaching, and income generation.”
From Learning to Practice: EdTech Understudy Placements
Building on the strong foundation established during the core modules, all WEITech participants have now commenced their EdTech Understudy Placements at selected institutions within Ghana’s growing education technology ecosystem. These placements provide participants with hands-on exposure to real-world EdTech environments, allowing them to apply their newly acquired skills while learning directly from industry professionals.
The understudy placements are a key component of WEITech’s approach, bridging the gap between training and practical application. Participants gain experience in digital content development, online learning delivery, instructional design, and technology-supported education solutions.
“Being placed in an EdTech environment has changed how I see my career path,” a cohort member noted. “I now understand how my skills fit into the broader digital education space.”
A central goal of WEITech is to support female educators in transitioning from traditional teaching roles into ‘teacherpreneurs‘, professionals who combine education, technology, and entrepreneurship to create sustainable livelihoods. Through modules focused on online presence and entrepreneurship, participants learnt how to design digital products, build professional brands, and explore income-generating opportunities within the education sector.
As one participant explained:
“WEITech didn’t just prepare me to teach; it prepared me to think like an entrepreneur in education.”
Each WEITech cohort’s journey will culminate in a Convocation and Exhibition, where participants will showcase their projects and innovative solutions aimed at addressing gaps within Ghana’s EdTech ecosystem. These exhibitions will highlight how women educators are leveraging digital tools to improve learning outcomes, expand access to education, and contribute meaningfully to the digital economy.
Through WEITech, DreamOval Foundation continues to demonstrate its commitment to digital inclusion, gender equity, and education innovation. As the programme progresses, the Foundation remains focused on supporting women educators to lead change both in classrooms and beyond.