Hi! I'm K Owusu.
Builder of digital learning ecosystems.
I work at the intersection of education, curriculum design, and software engineering. My journey over the last two decades has taken me from leading computer science departments in the UK to developing national STEM frameworks in the UAE, where I am currently based.
I am a strong believer in building practical solutions rather than just researching them. I actively code and design platforms like SpellMe and Wurkbuk to make structured literacy and personalized learning accessible to diverse communities.
A few other highlights:
- I have lived, studied, and taught across four continents, which deeply influences the international focus of my work.
- When I am not building educational web applications, I am often experimenting with 3D printing, electronics and hardware modifications.
- I am currently focused on tracking the cultural implications and risks of AI in education to ensure systems are grounded in solid research.
- My name actually is K (short for Kwabena).
Feel free to look around, read my latest research on 21st Century Chalk, or reach out to connect.
Projects
A collection of my software builds, platforms, and advisory networks. These serve as the active labs where I test educational frameworks and engineering solutions.
SpellMe.app
An adaptive, intelligent spelling application tailored to accommodate students of varying educational needs and paces.
21st Century Chalk
My primary publication and blog focusing on the intersection of learning design, AI, and education technology.
MathAI
An exploratory research initiative investigating the use of AI decision making for motivation strategies and learning techniques.
K-wikDraw!
An interactive drawing game modeled after Google Quick, Draw!, built using the ml5.js machine learning library to recognize real-time sketches.
Get Hacking or Get Hacked
An interactive e-safety and ethical hacking curriculum featuring resources from CyLab Academy, NetSim and Threatgen Red vs Blue to build practical digital safety and cybersecurity skills.
Wurkbuk (Coming back soon)
A digital worksheet and comprehensive e-portfolio platform designed to streamline classroom assessment and tracking.
Samesther Research (Coming soon)
A hub for enterprise consultancy and advisory services, focusing on education technology, curriculum design and strategic implementations.
Recent Articles
Insights on educational technology, learning design, and structured literacy from my publications across 21st Century Chalk and SpellMe.
Experience
Dubai
Authoring national STEM/AI curricula, developing assessments for 600 schools, and training educators across the UAE.
London
Led the RAFA2 attainment research project and managed learning application infrastructure for 32k+ students and 4.5k staff.
London
Established the Computer Science department and developed a bespoke school-wide e-portfolio platform with a 90% approval rating.
Los Angeles
Coordinated logistics and curriculum for a major cultural exchange program involving 50 youth from conflict zones funded by the US Dept of State in partership with Relief International NGO.