KA Technologies ends distribution of TM1 laptops to GES teachers’

KA Technologies the Manufacturer of Teachers Mate 1 (TM1) laptops says it has completed the nationwide distribution of laptop computers to public school teachers under the central government’s ‘One teacher, One laptop’ initiative.

In a statement sighted by Pretertiary.com, the Ghana-based technology company said over 300, 000 teachers working under the Ghana Education Service (GES) benefited from this programme, which aims to digitalize teaching and enhance research among educators.

“We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the nationwide supply, training and subsequent distribution of Computer Laptops to qualified teachers (Kindergarten, Primary, Junior and Senior High Schools), teachers on study leave and non-teaching Staff under the Ghana Education Service (GES),” the KA Technologies said in the statement.

The laptop provider added “Our user-friendly Katcare App allows the booking of repair services and the purchase of Laptop accessories. Teachers may also call toll-free line 0800790555 to report any complaints or enquiries.”

The ICT company expressed gratitude to the pre-tertiary teacher unions; the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT).

It also commended relevant stakeholders in the education sector including the government, the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service and the regulatory institutions for working to ensure a successful execution.

“As a local firm, we are indeed gratified to have contributed towards the delivery of digital-aided advancement in teaching in Ghana and remain committed to leapfrogging technology to transform all sectors of the Ghanaian economy”, the statement concluded.

Amid the completion of the laptop distribution to pre-tertiary teachers, KA Technologies indicated it has established 24/7 Aftercare Centers across the country, to ensure continuous customer and technical support for teachers.

The completion of the TM1 laptops distribution comes after KA Technologies asked teachers and qualified non-teaching staff of GES yet to receive their TM1 laptops to dial *790*555# to generate their laptop collection code.

The local laptop manufacturer urged all teachers and non-teaching staff to contact ICT Coordinators in their respective regions or districts for assistance to enable them to receive their laptops. 

The TM1 laptop company in a statement sighted by Thisterm.com said the creation of the collection short code was for audit purposes and to ensure that only eligible teaching and non-teaching staff receive the machine.

KAT in the statement released on Wednesday indicated that almost 96 per cent of beneficiary teaching and non-teaching staff of the Ghana Education Service (GES) across the country have received their laptops.

The Technology Solutions company said it is stepping up its efforts to ensure all outstanding beneficiaries in all parts of the country take advantage of the initiative as it brings the nationwide distribution to a close.