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Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by lalasticlala(m): 2:20pm On Mar 03, 2018
Could you teach computer class without a computer?

For Owura Kwadwo Hottish, 33, an information and communications technology teacher in Ghana, it's his only option. At the middle school where he works, there are no computers. So using colored chalk, he painstakingly draws a version of the computer screen onto the blackboard.

In mid-February, he shared a Facebook https://m.facebook.com/hottish.owura/posts/1948212815208114?comment_id=1948257285203667&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R9%22%7D post showing photos of himself teaching Microsoft Word using this method. His story went viral, making international headlines around the world.


People praised his incredible attention to detail. "How many days did you take to draw that?" one commenter marveled. Indeed, his drawing of the word processing software included dozens of buttons and features, from the File tab to the horizontal scroll bar.

And he was lauded for his commitment to the students. "God bless you for the effort you are putting into grooming our young people," wrote another.

One commenter expressed his disappointment in the Ghanaian education system: "Modern-day Ghana teaching ICT like this ... so sad."

For Hottish, who spends about 30 minutes making these drawings before every class, teaching this way is really no big deal. "Every subject is taught on the blackboard here," he says.

He has taught computer class for six years and currently works at Betenase M/A Junior High School in Kumasi, a city about 250 miles from Accra, the capital of Ghana. He studied computers at the Kumasi Technical University. He does have a computer at home, "but the battery is too weak to send it to school," he says.

Via WhatsApp, we chatted with Hottish about his newfound fame, where he learned how to draw and what he wishes most for his students. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

You've captured the world's attention for using a chalkboard to teach a computer program. What do you make of all the hype?

I was really surprised. I wasn't expecting my Facebook post to go that far.

Your story has been shared all over the world. Why do you think people are so fascinated by it?

It's because of the chalkboard illustration of Microsoft Office. How I detailed it.

Why didn't you just teach them on a computer?

There is no computer and I had no choice but to draw for them.

Where did you learn your drawing skills? You are quite good!

I studied art and graphic design in secondary school.

What else do you teach besides Microsoft Word?

We teach them the basics, like turning on and off the computer, components of the personal computer and creating folders.

And you do that all on the chalkboard!

Yes.

When your students actually see a real computer are they able to take what you've learned from the chalkboard and apply it to real life?

Yes, but not with ease. They sometimes fumble behind the real computers. [Teaching with a real computer] would be easier for them.

Do your students have computers at home?

[We live in] a rural community and the students don't have it at all in their homes.

People talk about the "digital divide," which keeps poor people from entering the digital age. Does a chalkboard picture of Microsoft Word help kids get a way in, or is it a cruel reminder that they are lacking in equipment?

They are lacking more than just equipment.

Did your students laugh at you when you first tried teaching them computers on the chalkboard?

No. That's the normal way and they're used to it. They were OK since they don't have an option, not having computers at the school.

So you're not the first to teach computers on a blackboard!

Yeah, that's normal in the rural community.

Does anyone ever erase your drawings?

Yes, after the students are done and the lesson is over. To make room for the next class.

So you have to draw a new screen every time!

Yes.

I've read in news reports that you've received an outpouring of help from foreigners who want to donate computers to your school. Is that actually happening?

No, they are showing interest but nothing has been brought to the school. We are praying that they are able to organize themselves and present us with computers.

Do students ever correct your drawings?

No, they only tell me if they can't see some portions very well.

Have any of your students graduated and gone on to study or work in computers?

I can't tell, because when they graduate they move to urban areas to make a living or continue their education.

If you could give your students anything, what would it be?

Computers! So they can have a feel for it.

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/03/01/589519475/computer-teacher-with-no-computers-chalks-up-clever-classroom-plan

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by OfficialAwol(m): 2:21pm On Mar 03, 2018
How is it news that he draws on the board?

Would he rather have drawn on the floor?

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by dollyjoy(f): 2:33pm On Mar 03, 2018
OfficialAwol:
How is it news that he draws on the board?

Would he rather have drawn on the floor?
shut up!

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by exynos(m): 2:39pm On Mar 03, 2018
dollyjoy:
shut up!
shut down!

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by OfficialAwol(m): 2:41pm On Mar 03, 2018
dollyjoy:
shut up!

And if I don't?

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by lytech1(m): 3:08pm On Mar 03, 2018
A real teacher will never dress like this...

I smell ATTENTION SEEKER... He only came to the school for a visit,the real teacher is behind the camera

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by Nobody: 3:12pm On Mar 03, 2018
grin..... This is how we teach each other computer grin grin grin

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by sotall(m): 3:14pm On Mar 03, 2018
Was he dumb before??
Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by Amirullaha(m): 3:15pm On Mar 03, 2018
It's not like he couldn't speak before...

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by Psalm18: 3:15pm On Mar 03, 2018
lytech1:
A real teacher will never dress like this...


I smell ATTENTION SEEKER...
He only came to the school for a visit,the real teacher is behind the camera

He teaches computer science. Not CRK or IRK. I don't know if you want him to put on cassock

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by madgoat(m): 3:15pm On Mar 03, 2018
dollyjoy:
shut up!

Mumu
Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by Ekiseme(m): 3:16pm On Mar 03, 2018
Correct G
Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by Nobody: 3:16pm On Mar 03, 2018
OfficialAwol:
How is it news that he draws on the board?

Would he rather have drawn on the floor?
keep quite my friend.

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by uchman48(m): 3:16pm On Mar 03, 2018
OfficialAwol:
How is it news that he draws on the board?

Would he rather have drawn on the floor?
i bet you can't even write your name if given a board like that so learn how to appreciate.

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by vicben27(m): 3:16pm On Mar 03, 2018
dollyjoy:
shut up!
this urgly girl n her wahala. you never stil change? no wonder guyz are runing away from you.

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by Dottore: 3:18pm On Mar 03, 2018
Ok
Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by Ekiseme(m): 3:18pm On Mar 03, 2018
vicben27:
this urgly girl n her wahala. you never stil change? no wonder guyz are runing away from you.
don't do laidis na

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by Nobody: 3:20pm On Mar 03, 2018
He looks like the type that sleeps with students
Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by powalez: 3:20pm On Mar 03, 2018
computer fo blackboard? In short must i comment?
Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by davidbanner(m): 3:21pm On Mar 03, 2018
grin wicked
Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by Ekiseme(m): 3:22pm On Mar 03, 2018
jboy73:
He looks like the type that sleeps with students
itk

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by vicben27(m): 3:22pm On Mar 03, 2018
Ekiseme:
don't do laidis na
shez too fuccking arogant for a lady i've bin observing her! wit her face like expired puf puf.

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by Dottore: 3:22pm On Mar 03, 2018
When will suffering end in Africa

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by Ellabae(f): 3:22pm On Mar 03, 2018
The guy really tried

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by TonieLee(f): 3:22pm On Mar 03, 2018
Hot body hottish kiss

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by RexTramadol1: 3:23pm On Mar 03, 2018
Aimoye ds type for naija


But they won't show cos dey don't want people to know they are teaching.



E ja ara yin.

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Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by cpeye: 3:24pm On Mar 03, 2018
We heaf
Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by bamoski(m): 3:29pm On Mar 03, 2018
dollyjoy:
shut up!

You clearly lack respect and home trailing.

Re: Owura Kwadwo Hottish: Meet Computer Teacher In Ghana Whose Drawing Went Viral by subcbouy: 3:32pm On Mar 03, 2018
lytech1:
A real teacher will never dress like this...


I smell ATTENTION SEEKER...
He only came to the school for a visit,the real teacher is behind the camera
Seek n find, he had got his. Won't you knock?

Seek
Knock
Find
Which of these have you done today? Help is revolving around who seek.

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