Distance / Remote Learning

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.

Thailand poll: Most say online learning will lower education quality

A large majority of people think online learning will worsen the quality of Thai education and the kindergarten level will be most affected, according to the

Virtual learning is the new fault line in education: It’s either on the way out or on the rise

“All we want is the choice,” said Nye, a New Jersey mother of three who has joined with other parents to protest the state action. Read the full article at: www

Indian schools in UAE offer hybrid model first-term exams

On-campus learners took their assessments on the school campus, while pupils who opted for distance learning sat for the assessments remotely.Read the full

India: Education department launches online course for teachers’ training

Bihar education department launched two interactive courses on ‘resourceful teaching’ for the teachers and headmasters on Monday.Read the full article at: www

Partnerships with universities for a richer experience for the modern student

 

Realising the Potential of EdTech Perspectives from GCC Leaders in Education

 

UK: Parents' evenings 'to stay on Zoom after pandemic'

The government’s Covid school catch-up tsar said the evenings were “much better” when held remotely.Read the full article at: www.bbc.com

Covid-19: Singapore to shut schools from Wednesday as cases surge

The fresh curbs come after Singapore confirmed 38 locally transmitted Covid-19 cases, the highest daily number in months.Read the full article at: www

UAE scheme helping parents across the region master remote learning for disabled children

The move to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic created plenty of challenges and chief among those was determining how to support pupils with special

GESS Talks to Omar Rizk, CTO of GamaLearn

We speak to Omar Rizk to find out about Gamalearn who have been in the educational market since 1989 and have a vision of driving innovation in both the educ

How COVID-19 has left India’s education sector in tatters

Online education, pay cuts for teachers and broken routines have taken a toll on everyone.Read the full article at: gulfnews.com

Noor Boodai: Accelerating the world’s transition to digital learning

Edmate Founder & CEO, Noor, talks about her EdTech journey and what inspires her company’s product ideology. 

Photos: Hungary's poor Roma children struggle with digital education

Many students from Hungary's Roma minority do not have access to computers or the internet.Read the full article at: gulfnews.com

German teachers call for stricter school closures as part of country-wide Covid measures

Many schools will have to switch back to online learning sooner than planned due to new 'emergency brake' measures to be voted on Wednesday. Here's why some

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.