Distance / Remote Learning

CBSE launches online portal for board exam students

Students can access info on exams date sheet, practical exams, exam centre and grievance redressal.Read the full article at: www.khaleejtimes.com

France to close schools and extend Covid-19 lockdown to all of the country, Macron says

President Emmanuel Macron extended light lockdown measures from 19 areas including Paris to all of mainland France from April 3 for 4 weeks at a televised

Microsoft Surface empowered Deira International School to seamlessly transform to Hybrid Learning

Microsoft is committed to empower educators and students to create the best Learning experience.

UAE: Hybrid learning to continue in Indian schools

India’s CBSE-affiliated schools’ to start new academic session on April 4.Read the full article at: www.khaleejtimes.com

The pandemic's impact on students - Online learning, transition to universities and career choices

This session will discuss the impact that the pandemic has had on students that are in university, or in the process of preparing to transition to university

Adapting in challenging times - Explorations and best practices from a top school group in Australia

 

Embarking on The New Normal For schools - A follow up discussion

This panel is a follow up discussion on a previous GESS Talks webinar held in September 2020.

Distance Learning Impact on Higher Education

In this era of hybrid and distance learning, the impact of using technology on the learning process in higher education is far more important than ever.

New Zealand schools 37,000 devices better off a year on from lockdown

When New Zealand first shifted into lockdown a year ago, the Government announced a raft of initiatives to help students learn from home.Read the full article

Oman: Distance education in public schools extended till April 8

The decision to allow students to continue classes in public schools by means of distance education has been extended.Read the full article at: timesofoman.com

Top 5 Useful Distance Learning Resources

Distance learning resources offer a platform that both teachers and students can use to continue with learning. What are the best resources?Read the full

UAE education sector shows remarkable resilience

The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly changed the landscape of the country’s education system forever. Many feel the pandemic has opened up avenues and

Contingency Planning and Solutions for Remote & Online Assessments

Gamalearn have been preparing as institutions put in place contingency plans to face disruption from COVID-19

In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed

Only weeks after schools re-opened in Jordan, children are back at home, using newly-developed digital learning tools that could pave the way for a new and

UAE: Ministry issues update on education model for next school year 

The decision will definitely be for the good of both students and educational staff, it said.Read the full article at: www.khaleejtimes.com

Philippines faces ‘learning crisis’ after year-long school shutdown

A year after the coronavirus pandemic sent the Philippines into a months-long lockdown, classrooms across the country remain empty and children are still stuck

How the pandemic is reshaping US education

The coronavirus pandemic upended almost every aspect of school at once. It was not just the move from classrooms to computer screens. It tested basic ideas

Australian education sector struggles to bring international students back post COVID-19

Last year, the border closure blocking international students from entering Australia cost the sector a loss in export revenue of nearly A$9 billion, according

After The Pandemic, American Education Will Never Be The Same — How That’s A Good Thing

The rush to adopt online learning and the ongoing work of maintaining it will have some positive long-term effects for everyone involved in education.Read the

Prolonged school closings challenge patience in Panama

Latin America is the region that has spent the longest time without face-to-face classes, according to UNICEF. Panama, like Ecuador and Peru, still has not

All Sharjah schools to remain 100% online 

In cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the Sharjah Private Education Authority, the team decided to continue the distance learning system at 100

Saudi Arabia extends e-learning till end of school year 

The move is being undertaken as part of the government's efforts to curb the spread of the pandemic in the Kingdom.Read the full article at: www.zawya.com

Dubai: 10 dos and don'ts for parents when sending kids to school

Parents must be aware of the signs and symptoms of Covid-19 and they should NOT send their child to school if they exhibit any symptoms.Read the full article at

Kuwait: E-learning to continue; MP proposes cut in school fees

Education Minister Ali Al-Mudhaf yesterday issued a ministerial resolution stipulating continuation of studies online for all educational levels for the 2020

Public and private schools in Northern Emirates switch to distance learning

All public and private schools and nurseries in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain have resumed distance learning until at least the end of the month

Biden’s Goal for School Reopenings Suddenly Became More Attainable

Now, the White House has clarified that it considers a school open if it offers students in-person instruction at least one day a week – a much lower threshold

US schools in disarray over Covid safety fears

As the coronavirus pandemic slows in the US, tension among parents, teachers and school districts over restarting classes have in the past week moved to court

Ajman suspends in-person classes in schools

The Ministry of Education, in cooperation with the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management team in Ajman, has decided to suspend regular learning in all

Germany: Debate about schools reopening

Ahead of consultations between German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and state premiers next Wednesday, several cabinet members have expressed reluctance to

Dubai school unites grandparents, children and teachers at special online event

There were new lessons learnt in bonding as Indian High School (IHS) in Dubai held a virtual ‘Grandparents Day’ last week with around 500 KG students and their