Distance / Remote Learning

UAE's Digital School to educate 20,000 underprivileged students in first year

The Digital School — the first integrated, multi-platform and accredited Arabic online school — is all set to embark on its mission of empowering refugees and

6 million Saudi children benefited from Madrasati remote learning platform

About 6 million Saudi schoolchildren took advantage of the Madrasati remote learning platform during the 2020-21 school year as the Kingdom battled the COVID-19

Parents think their children will get remote teaching from school if they take them on holiday, Ofsted finds

Some parents think that remote education can be provided for non-Covid-related circumstances, such as being on holiday, which leaders have to explain is not

Is Blended Learning Here to Stay?

In 2021, schools alternated between in-person and online learning, blended or hybrid classrooms, or a mix of the various teaching modalities.

Remote learning proves importance of parents in education, says UAE minister

In his latest article on the UAE education system, titled: "Parents are a key component of our educational system" and "Vocational education is a key focus of

Abu Dhabi schools must offer remote learning option to students

Following the announcement of the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee for the gradual return to in-classroom learning model, the Abu Dhabi

Schools in Dubai resume in-person classes after 2 weeks of remote learning

After two weeks of distance learning, most schools in the Emirate that resumed in-person classes underline that their teachers have been working hard to

Students made to pay tuition fees for Zoom lectures should revolt, U.K. Education Secretary says

Nadhim Zahawi will today encourage young people to challenge institutions that fail to provide 'any' or 'insufficient' face-to-face teaching as over a hundred

UAE: Remote learning extended in some schools; no in-person exams till end of the month

Distance learning has been extended at all public schools and educational institutions in the UAE. In-person examinations have been postponed till at least

GEMS Education embarks on technology disruption journey using Azure

Thanks to Microsoft Azure, GEMS Education has been able to make good on it's aim to put a quality education within the reach of every learner.

3 instances when remote learning must be offered to students of Dubai schools

Several schools in Dubai have resumed in-person learning after temporarily shifting classes online due to positive Covid cases among staff and students. Some

The Future of Learning

Thriving in uncertain times should mean sticking to what works and building on a future where learning remains at the forefront.

Dubai announces remote learning, updated safety protocols for schools

School managements in Dubai can move a class, grade/year level or the whole school to distance learning for a 48-hour period without prior approval. KHDA also

Bespoke timetables, student support systems: How Dubai schools activated e-learning in 24 hours

Institutes switched to remote learning after several staff and students received positive Covid-19 PCR test results.Read the full article at: www.khaleejtimes

UAE: More schools switch to remote learning after one day of in-person classes

Several staff members and students have reported testing positive for the virus or being in close contact with someone who had Covid.Read the full article at

Dubai: Nearly 30 schools announce remote learning

The temporary shift to online classes is being done with 'full support' of the KHDA.Read the full article at: www.khaleejtimes.com

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai: Ahmed Ameen Ashour - Education Director, Microsoft

What do parents in Saudi Arabia really think about distance learning?

Distance learning was a necessity imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in the past 18 months there has been a great deal of debate, globally, about the merits

Most Indians spent 522 hrs on online education in pandemic year

In the pandemic year, most Indians spent over 522 hours on online education on average, and over 738 hours on infotainment on their smartphones, a new report

Uruguay's virtual education was ahead of curve when pandemic hit

The country's Plan Ceibal program had already been supplying students with tablets and computers for 15 years.Read the full article at: www.pri.org

Hybrid lectures without restrictions - Shure MXA710 & MXA910 at Bucerius Law School

A case study on how Bucerius Law School in Hamburg successfully integrated hybrid lectures without restrictions.

Five ways Covid-19 changed education for the better - not worse

Schools and universities who adopted new models of learning, technology and well-being will benefit most.Read the full article at: www.thenationalnews.com

Most Abu Dhabi private schools to follow hybrid learning

The Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) has identified several learning models, which private schools can choose from.Read the full article at: www

New UAE-led effort to boost remote learning in underserved communities

The Digital School has signed an agreement with the Mobiles for Education (mEducation) Alliance to develop innovative e-learning solutions for students in

Is it fair to put preschoolers through online education? 

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced schools to shift to online classes. But when it comes to preschool students, how effective is online learning?Read the full

How online education builds independence and self-advocacy in students

If you think it is challenging to fit your child into a school, imagine instead a school that fits your child. That’s what Pearson Online Academy UK Global does

Building a more resilient education system in Samoa

A new Australian partnership will help Samoa review remote learning strategies caused by COVID-19 school closures.Read the full article at: www.acer.org

Brooklyn Teacher Who Made His Own Remote Learning Site Wins $25K

Chiapetta's prize comes after he used his self-taught coding skills to build a virtual classroom that is now used by the entire grade. His prize includes $25

Dubai: Near-100% student attendance expected in classrooms after summer break

For the first time since schools reopened in Dubai, the emirate is now seeing more students in face-to-face classes.Read the full article at: www.khaleejtimes

School year reflection 2020-2021

As we draw this academic school year to a close, it seems more accurate to say that this has been a challenging year for all, rather than most.