The Ministry of Educational Transformation unveiled BookFusion, a groundbreaking digital reading application, on Wednesday. This innovative platform is designed to foster collaboration among students, teachers, and parents while enhancing technological skills and cognitive development in both home and school settings. The launch coincides with the ministry’s initiative to distribute laptops to first-form students, preloaded with security protocols and educational resources. BookFusion, a key component of the Skills for the Future 2 programme, integrates learning across classroom and home environments, offering a seamless educational experience. Asha-Akua Stoute, a communications specialist with the programme, emphasized the app’s ability to facilitate parental involvement, teacher resource allocation, and student access to materials that support cognitive and recreational growth. Stoute highlighted the platform’s robust security measures, ensuring students engage with appropriate educational content while exploring AI in a constructive manner. Stephen Savoury, project coordinator for Skills for the Future 2, underscored the programme’s commitment to inclusive education, emphasizing the shift from rote memorization to critical thinking and digital literacy. He outlined ambitious plans to modernize classroom infrastructure, transforming them into dynamic, technology-rich hubs of innovation. Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw, Chief Education Officer, praised the platform for empowering educators to curate and share resources, fostering a collaborative culture across schools.
