Distance learning: UAE pupils ready to mark attendance at 8am on Sunday – The National

Distance learning: UAE pupils ready to mark attendance at 8am on Sunday – The National

Distance learning: UAE pupils ready to mark attendance at 8am on Sunday. Schools in the UAE are busy preparing for the first day of distance learning on Sunday as they share with families the timetables of what a pupil's typical day will look like.. Even though most schools are offering flexible programmes, pupils are required to mark attendance in the morning.. A learning day will follow regular school hours it can vary as pupils may be personalised schedules because of working parents or studying in a different time zone.. Flexibility will be offered to families in different time zones.. "Our primary and secondary students will have timetabled lessons and activities.. Children can dress in smart casuals for remote learning and live lessons.. The learning day at the GEMS Wellington International School will start at 7.40am and pupils are required to mark themselves 'present' by 8am.. There's flexibility for families with younger students.. The all-girl Al Mizhar American Academy is taking a different approach for their 550 students, by allowing families to build their own timetable.. Their online school day will be from 8am to 2pm..