More than two years after the Covid-19 pandemic ended, we are still witnessing the shift from in-person to online, particularly within our education system.
Earlier this month, Qatar announced a day of remote learning for schools across Doha as it geared up to host the World Summit for Social Development. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education mandated that all classes in public and private schools would be conducted remotely on Tuesday, while administrative and teaching staff also worked from home and delivered lessons through online learning platforms.
After lockdowns and social distancing, the switch from teaching in physical classrooms to digital has become easier. Where historically bad weather or extraordinary events might have led to days off, post-pandemic schools are geared up to deliver classes as usual in an online space.
Can this be more disruptive than desirable to the pupils’ schedule, however? It seems popular opinion is divided, according to experts The National spoke to.
A core philosophy
Taaleem, for example, prides itself on its ability to deliver technologically advanced education, as part of its digital transformation.
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