ZU switches to hybrid model of teaching

ZU switches to hybrid model of teaching

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Imran Mojib, Special Correspondent

Preparations are in full swing at Zayed University's (ZU) campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to implement a hybrid education model through the Fall 2020 semester. The "hybrid“ (or "blended“) education model aims to enable teaching and learning to continue both online and partially on campus, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The university is offering online classes to students and a limited number of classes face-to-face across its campuses. The move comes directly in response to the recent announcement made by the Ministry of Education to prioritize remote lectures, and to limit campus attendance to staff and students using laboratories, studios and research facilities.

ZU commenced all classes online on Monday and is set to switch the courses that require physical presence to face-to-face