KATon Login – Complete Guide On How To Sign Up and Access Teaching and Learning Materials…GES Teachers
This article on depunch.com gives you a complete guide on how to sign up on the KATon software to access teaching and learning materials on the TM1 laptop as a GES teacher.
But if you have not gone through the ICT Course and you are yet to receive your certificate, do well to take the training as a KATon Certificate will be awarded to you after a successful training program.
If you’re yet to receive your laptop, then you can just go through the article to learn a thing or two from it. But if you’ve already received your laptop, then this article contains some of the things you should be using your laptop for.
What is KATon Login?
KATon is a cloud based storage which contains resources for Ghana Education Service engaged teachers. This platform which provide resources for Teachers in collaboration with GES, NaCCA and other Educational stakeholders was created by KA-Technologies.
Topics That Can Be Found On The KATon Login Platform
There are a ton of genres you can visit KATon login to access. They include a wide range of study areas from;
- Article
- Curriculum
- Drama
- Educational
- Framework
- Learning Video
- Manual
- Novel
- Poetry
- Presentations
- Resource Pack
- Text Books
How to Create a KATon Account
You need to create a KATon account on your TM1 laptop to sign in as a first timer. Click HERE to begin your registration process.
- First of all, create an account; if you already have an account, sign in
- Select Login type
- Select “Teacher” or “Student“
- Type in your Full Name
- Type in your Email address
- Select Country code (+233)
- Type in your phone number
- Type in your preferred password
- Enter your address, country and region
- Two verification codes will be sent to you.
- A verification code will be sent to your email address;
- Open the email and enter the code [OTP: six digits].
- Enter the code into the registration area from katon@katchnologiesgh.com
- Another code will be sent to your phone number, enter that one too
Katon Verification code - If the codes are entered correctly, you will be sent to the login page to login.
- Alternatively, you can sign up using your gmail account.
Resources available on KATon Login Platform
Some of the resources available includes;
- Social studies curriculum
- PHE Curriculum
- Science curriculum
- Learners resource packs
- Teachers resource packs.
- Ma Yensua Asante Twi – Teacher’s Guide 6
- Ma Yensua Asante Twi – Teacher’s Guide 1
- Core English – Summary 3
- Core English – Summary 2
- and Many more
Course Available on KATon To Be Taken
You can enroll for some courses on the KATon login platform. Some of the course include;
Information Communication Technology (ICT) Skills Acquisition For Teachers
An integral component of KATon value offering to education is training, especially in computer proficiency. Basic computer skills is increasingly important in our schools, homes and literally everywhere today.
Technology devices such as TM1 laptops given to GES teachers is simply an enabler, the value derived from it will largely depend on the skills and knowledge level of the user.
Hence this training is structured for all teachers under Ghana Education Service as a special initiative of the Ministry of Education. This training program will help every teacher develop basic computer skills and stay on top of evolving skills needed for use of computer, KATon and Microsoft Office applications.
After this training, teachers can use their computers for a variety of tasks including sending emails, basic calculations, online learning, teaching, collaboration, conceptualization, programming and communication.
The video, materials and facilitators provides great resources to acquire basic computer skills to meaningfully use and navigate a variety of software including Microsoft Office.
Computer Basics
• Introduction To Computers
• Definition Of Computer
• Components Of A Computer
• Computer Types
• Operating Systems
• Input, Output And Storage Devices
• Peripheral Devices
• Microsoft Windows
• Find, Save And Print Documents
• Create Directories/Folders
• Save Files In Directories
• Move And Copy Files
• Rename Files
• Search For A File
• Using The Task Bar
• Scan Files For Virus
• Copy/Cut And Paste Between Applications
• Create A Shortcut On The Desktop
• Backup Files To External Drives
• Start And Shutdown Of PC Properly.
Word Processing (MS Word)
• Getting Started With MS Word
• Touring The New Office 2016 Interface
• Formatting Basic Text
• Applying Formatting To A Paragraph
• Creating Bulleted And Numbered Lists
• Working With Styles
• Using Templates
• Saving And Removing Formatting
• Changing Style Sets
• Proofing Your Work
• Refining Word Documents
• Formatting Word Document
• Page Numbering, Headers And Footers
• Inserting Graphical Elements (Clip Art, Smart Art, Watermarks)
• Tables (Designing, Formatting Tables)
• Footnotes And Endnotes
• Protecting Documents (Track Changes, Passwords)
• Creating A Cover Page With Themes
• Printing Documents
• Saving A Document
• Outputting To PDF
Presentation (MS POWER POINT)
• Touring The PowerPoint Interface
• Creating A Slide Design
• Formatting Text
• Changing The Slide Layout
• Customizing Slides
• Adding Additional Slides
• Inserting Objects (Images, SmartArt, WordArt)
• Creating And Formatting Charts
• Changing Chart Types
• Applying Themes
• Setting Up And Running A Slide Show
• Outputting A Presentation
• Slide Handouts And Notes Master
• Printing Slides
Spreadsheet (MS Excel)
• Excel Basics
• Inserting, Moving & Selecting Content
• Inserting And Deleting Rows And Columns
• Formatting Numerical Data And Reference
• Building A Table And Using AutoFill
• Introducing Formulas & Functions
• Using Statistical Functions And The Status Bar
• Exploring Absolute Cell Referencing
• Naming Cell Ranges And Using Name Manager
• Pasting Data And Using The Clipboard
• Formatting And Stylizing In Excel
• Formatting Cells
• Using Format Painter
• Number Formatting, Conditional Formatting
• Using And Creating Cell Styles
• Using And Creating Table Styles
• Filtering A Table Layout
• Formatting Worksheets With Themes
• Inserting Graphical Elements
• Managing Multiple Worksheets
• Outputting A Document
• Saving A Document
• Creating Charts
• Printing In Excel
Basic Internet Tutorial
• Introduction: Definition And How Does The Internet Work?
• Launching The Explorer
• Load And Save Web Pages
• E-Mails And Creating Free E-Mail Accounts
• Using Your New E-Mail Account
• How To Sign In/ Sign Out Mails
• Read/ Reply To Messages
• Composing /Sending Message
• Connecting With Your Friends
• Search Engine Basics
• How To Do Research On The Internet
• Add And Remove Search Engine
Synoptic Overview Of Learning Management System (LMS)
• Definition Of Learning Management Systems
• Overview And Modules Of LMS
• Benefits Of LMS
• KATon As An LMS Platform
Introduction To KATon (One Stop Knowledge Hub)
• Overview Of KATon
• Mini Feature Walkthrough
Introduction To MS Teams
There are also both theory and Objectives tests to be taken. After completing the courses, kindly download and fill the attestation form from the KATon platform and upload it back there.
How to Download the KATon App Onto Your TM1 Computer
- Log on to the KATon online platform by clicking here.
- Download the KATon “DESKTOP APP” which can be found on the top right corner by clicking “Download“.
- After the installer is done downloading, click on it and install on your TM1 laptop.
I believe this article on depunch.com has informed you about how the KATon login platform and how to sign up for an account. Do well to share this article to your family and friends who are teachers employed by the Ghana Education Service (GES) as it will help them a lot. Thanks for reading to the end. Cheers!!!
How to Contact KATon Technologies
You might have some questions which are bothering your mind. Or you probably want further information on some of their training courses, duration and locations? Well, you have four options to contact KATon Technologies if you have any query.
1. Contact Form
Firstly, you can use KATon login contact form to contact them. In the contact form, you will be required to type in your first name, email address and your query message. They will respond your query via your email address.
2. Visit Their Office
Secondly, you can pay KATon Technologies a visit at their head office with your query. KATon head office is located at EduKAT Frema House on the Spintex Road, Accra.
3. Via email
Thirdly, you can directly send them an email through their email address; info@katechnologiesgh.com
4. On Phone
KATon Technologies can be contacted using their office hotlines. Contact them using the numbers below…