Coronavirus: UAE to trial distance learning on Wednesday – The National

Coronavirus: UAE to trial distance learning on Wednesday – The National

An hour-long trial is to be held on Wednesday to ensure all systems are working before a complete roll-out next week. The Ministry of Education will trial a distance learning programme on Wednesday, before a nationwide roll-out next week.. The ministry said the hour-long pilot launch, from 4.30pm, was being held to ensure all systems were working smoothly for pupils to use beginning Sunday.. The ministry said pupils and students would be on spring break for the first two weeks and would undergo distance learning from home for the remaining fortnight.. It said school administrations must draft working plans to adopt interactive learning programmes for teachers and pupils across all academic levels.. The plans should include instructions for teachers to encourage pupils to use the system, and provide motivation for parents to "ensure an effective educational experience for pupils".. The week, the ministry will organise remote specialist training sessions for 25,000 teachers and administrative personnel before the launch of the initiative next week.. Distance learning will begin Sunday, March 22, with pupils expected to return to classrooms on April 5..