What We Do

The metaverse has the potential to revolutionize education by providing students with more immersive and interactive learning experiences. For example, students could learn about history by visiting historical sites in the metaverse, or they could learn about science by conducting experiments in a virtual laboratory. The metaverse could also be used to provide students with access to world-class teachers and resources, regardless of their location.

The widening gap in student learning abilities combined with expanding class sizes across the country makes it challenging for teachers to provide a more typical, inclusive learning environment. Through the metaverse, the SGF offers a different and more inclusive approach by enabling students to participate in a virtual learning environment tailored to their needs. Within the metaverse, these students can access the same high-quality content and experiences as students in more affluent areas, bridging the growing digital divide.

We support schools with the required hardware and software investments to construct and access the metaverse. With growing teacher shortages and tightening budgets, some schools need more resources to allocate to this technology.

The metaverse isn’t only about the individual; it also offers opportunities for social connection and teamwork. Collaboration is the core component of the metaverse programs the SGF provides, and this helps students work together to solve puzzles, complete challenges, and build virtual worlds. Inside the classroom, the activities we promote help students collaborate on group projects, share ideas, and learn from one another. Beyond classwork, our activities also develop essential social and emotional skills in students, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. These activities help kids feel more connected to one another, which, in turn, can translate to them being more active in their communities and achieving higher academic success.

In Ghana, finding qualified teachers who can use the metaverse effectively still presents a challenge, even with adequate resources. The SGF provides teachers with the training they need to develop a curriculum, promote learning, and control student behavior in virtual and conventional classrooms.
Similar to any device connected to the Internet, the metaverse is susceptible to cyberbullying, harassment, and other types of online abuse. Addressing this concern, the SGF assists schools in creating policies and processes to safeguard their students online and keeping up with and continually revising them based on these evolving digital environments.