Editor’s Note Nov 2020
Nothing stops for anyone, yet a lot has changed in the last few months. Physical learning has become virtual, teachers with a conventional mindset have become ‘nerds’ and ‘geeks’ and have mastered the art of conducting classes online. Life’s lessons
How to lead during a pandemic?
Abhilasha Singh The COVID-19 Pandemic came as a surprise to all of us. It was a blessing in disguise for the educational fraternity. Parents recognized the hard work put in by teachers and supported us in ensuring schooling at home ran
How kids need to level up in the post-Pandemic world
How the shift in societal settings will lead to kids using a different route to achieve holistic development and build careers It is hardly news that there is a drastic change in the way people are seeing their careers and lives
How will schools now conduct cultural and literary events?
Seema Sapru Literary & cultural events which were once most anticipated events in the school calendar will too need to keep up with the current changes. How will schools now conduct these events? Nothing stops for anyone, and despite the pandemic, a lot
How has curriculum testing revolutionized post COVID?
Jwairia SaleemChallenges with having a fair testing system in the present times If there is anything positive that could be said about the pandemic, it is the instantaneous adoption of technology, particularly by the education sector.Overnight, schools and colleges had to
What aspects of teaching is technology replacing?
Suman SamarthThe art of imparting knowledge through the traditional route of teaching which was once thought to be irreplaceable is being superseded by technology Over the past few years, all stakeholders in the learning process - students, teachers, and parents -
How will school structure and staff responsibilities change once schools re-open?
What are the new systems and processes that had to be put in place once schools reopened? The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in at least one positive thing- a much greater appreciation for the tireless efforts of a teacher as parents
Crisis Management during a Pandemic
Anna CorreaLifeskills an educator needs to be equipped with to handle a crisis It has been six months since the pandemic brought global activities to a protesting halt. Schools were amongst the first to close down in India, with final exams
How will schools continue physical education once the COVID situation simmers and schools re-open?
PremkumarOn the onset of schools re-opening amidst a global pandemic, will vital subjects like Physical Education suffer? Let me start by quoting the Roman poet Juvenal who coined the famous phrase when he wrote 'Orandumestut sit menssana in corporesano' — You
How do you improve participation in your virtual classrooms?
Asna NafeesReflecting on Promising Interventions- A Step Towards Improving Greater Participation During New Normal The academic year 2020-21 commenced under the cloud of COVID -19. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar announced a nationwide closure of all schools