Coronavirus: UAE to trial home learning for pupils in case of school closures – The National

Coronavirus: UAE to trial home learning for pupils in case of school closures – The National

Government and private schools are testing online platforms including Google Classroom and ClassDojo. Pupils at some public schools will try out a home-learning programme that could be introduced if government schools close to contain the coronavirus outbreak.. On Thursday, pupils in grades 9 to 12 will test the system from home.. The ministry said distance learning was part of the "requirements of an Emirati school and to ensure the continuity of the learning process without any difficulties".. "Distance learning is considered a method of self-learning, which leads to strengthening the education system and ensuring its continuity," the ministry said.. The decision does not affect private schools - but many operators are making their own plans in case the authorities tell them to suspend classes.. The system would include live streaming, to allow teachers to talk to children.. "Home-learning programmes are already in place at Taaleem schools; for instance, Dubai British School uses Microsoft Teams.. "We are already using Google classrooms and, now we are looking at using distance learning through live online classes.". Schools run by Ambassador Education already use Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams.. "If the ministry tells us that schools have to shut down, and you have to