Online classes for kids, a task for parents
4 years, 8 months ago

Online classes for kids, a task for parents

Hindustan Times  

Every Monday to Friday, Aaryav Shukla, a four-year-old nursery student, logs in to a digital classroom sharp at noon. While parents said that it was not easy sitting around with younger children for these classes and there was very little value addition, they agreed still that online classes brought some semblance of routine for the child. Ashu Panwar, another parent, whose four-year-old daughter Zara is in kindergarten, agreed that getting children to sit for online classes was a task in itself. Most parents with younger kids said that online classes required a lot of effort and seemed to be directed more at parents than students. Educationist Gowri Ishwaran said that schools could administer activity-based assignments and worksheets for children in nursery and younger classes over online classes.

Children Parents Students Learning Teachers Online Class Singh Classes Younger Panwar Younger Children Online Classes Singla Bhadoo  online  children  classes  parents  teachers  learning  task  class  kids  students  younger  place

History of this topic

‘Schools have made joke of entire education system’
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Schools have made joke of entire education system’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid the pollution crisis, children as young as 4 years old, studying in Nursery classes, are made to attend three-hour online classes these days. Parents believe that the schools have made a joke of the entire education system. One of the mothers from Mayur Vihar Phase II, Vartika Saini, said, “I don’t find the logic behind conducting online …

Online teaching provides a valuable lesson
2 years, 2 months ago

Online teaching provides a valuable lesson

China Daily  

Rural schools in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region get connected to more facilities and give students greater opportunities, report Yang Feiyue and Zhang Li in Nanning. "I found out that the school actually has an 'all-in-one' multimedia teaching machine that can be connected to teaching resources outside through the network," Chen says. "I sat in on the online classes …

Online school put U.S. kids behind. Some adults have regrets.
2 years, 5 months ago

Online school put U.S. kids behind. Some adults have regrets.

LA Times  

Miles Fallon works at his computer in his Chicago home. They’re questioning decisions in cities across the U.S. to keep classes online long after clear evidence emerged that schools weren’t COVID-19 super-spreaders — and months after life-saving adult vaccines became widely available. “It is very easy with hindsight to say, ‘Oh, learning loss, we should have opened.’ People forget how …

Schools are going online in disasters, worsening disruption
2 years, 6 months ago

Schools are going online in disasters, worsening disruption

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Two and a half years after schools switched to …

Back to School: Teachers Stressed, Overworked as Schools Function in Both Online, Offline Modes
3 years, 1 month ago

Back to School: Teachers Stressed, Overworked as Schools Function in Both Online, Offline Modes

News 18  

After the reopening of schools following the third wave of the Covid-19 outbreak, schools have allowed students the option to choose between online and offline classes. Many schools across states have reopened their campus for students, however, attending offline classes is no compulsion and online classes are also being offered. For example, offline students submitted their work in hard copy …

Professor Krishna Kumar: ‘Our system does not care for the child’s comfort’
3 years, 6 months ago

Professor Krishna Kumar: ‘Our system does not care for the child’s comfort’

The Hindu  

By now, it has been establishedbeyond doubt that the lockdowns in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the resultant closures of schools, have had a devastating effect on children’s education. And that’s where the problem lies, namely, that our system simply does not care for the child’s comfort, and very few among teachers recognise that as the topmost priority …

How can teachers make online classes more engaging for students?
3 years, 6 months ago

How can teachers make online classes more engaging for students?

The Hindu  

Over the past year, teachers and students have been adapting to new modes of teaching and learning. Apart from the planning and fortitude required to deliver online content, efforts are required to reimagine human connections and interactions to aid learning. Here are a few ways in which a teacher can help personalise online learning: Engage with students: Teaching online does …

Not just students, teachers too had their share of struggles switching from offline to online classes
3 years, 6 months ago

Not just students, teachers too had their share of struggles switching from offline to online classes

India TV News  

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned around things for the education sector. Sumeet Mehta, Co-founder & CEO of LEAD, which claims to be one of the fastest growing EdTech companies in the country, explained how his platform helped teachers during the transition phase. My heartfelt thanks to LEAD.” Monika Pawar, Professor at Shubh Memorial International School, Akhnoor “My teaching career started …

Worried parents take a stand for safety of their kids
3 years, 6 months ago

Worried parents take a stand for safety of their kids

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The safety of children, who are required to go to school starting September 1 with the government mandating physical classes from that date, is causing serious concern among parents. It is not that parents do not want to send their children to school, it is just that the absence of assurance of safety against Covid-19 once out of home …

Online classes: Students offhand, teachers at a loss
3 years, 8 months ago

Online classes: Students offhand, teachers at a loss

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Online classes for the academic year 2021-22 are proving to be a huge challenge for teachers as students turn to be diverted, convinced that they will be promoted and under the impression that the situation is far from improving. Online classes for Class 1 to 12 have begun from July in SSC and CBSE schools and in the first …

10 quick teaching skills for teachers to engage students in online classes
3 years, 9 months ago

10 quick teaching skills for teachers to engage students in online classes

India Today  

The Covid-19 pandemic significantly altered the teaching-learning dynamics in higher educational institutions, influencing how educators and students interact. Learning online is dependent on internet access and devices, which many students may not have access to, or may face system disruptions and errors. Moreover, online learning process comes with its own set of challenges for students, including decreasing motivation to attend …

The struggle to protect my children online
3 years, 9 months ago

The struggle to protect my children online

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When exploring YouTube or flicking through …

No fun in their virtual classrooms?
3 years, 11 months ago

No fun in their virtual classrooms?

Hindustan Times  

As online classrooms become the order of the day, let's hear it from the students about their experiences and challenges. Nishad Neelambaran and Kavita Awaasthi The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has given rise to ‘new normal’ in education system — online classes. Lenovo Smarter Ed Scholarship — An initiative by Hindustan Times, gives students from class five to 12 to share …

84% of teachers facing challenges during online classes: Survey
4 years ago

84% of teachers facing challenges during online classes: Survey

India Today  

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the education sector globally. Online class challenges linked to lack of teacher preparedness The online survey conducted by Learning Spiral showed that while children face issues in accessing education digitally, teachers face issues in delivering education through digital mediums. A staggering 84% of teachers reported facing challenges in delivering education digitally with close to half …

Pushed online during Covid-19, teachers remained a class apart
4 years ago

Pushed online during Covid-19, teachers remained a class apart

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Life during the Covid-19 pandemic has been a time of learning for all and particularly for teachers. Gradually, we shifted to other modes of online classes, including Zoom and Google classrooms,” he said He says teaching maths online was a major challenge. But, later, the state education department formed an academic team of teachers to create content for …

As Many Parents Fret Over Remote Learning, Some Find Their Kids Are Thriving
4 years ago

As Many Parents Fret Over Remote Learning, Some Find Their Kids Are Thriving

NPR  

As Many Parents Fret Over Remote Learning, Some Find Their Kids Are Thriving Enlarge this image Jessie Casson/Getty Images Jessie Casson/Getty Images Bobby is a sixth grader at North Brookfield Elementary School in western Massachusetts. "Whereas with remote school, they usually send videos, so he can rewind it as much as he wants and all the information's right there so …

Not Permanent Fix: American Children Opting Online Classes are Flunking Them
4 years, 3 months ago

Not Permanent Fix: American Children Opting Online Classes are Flunking Them

News 18  

The coronavirus pandemic may be raging in the Houston area, but tens of thousands of students in one district are headed back to the classroom in January because of poor results while learning from home. But those virtual kids, that’s something that we’re concerned about at this time,” said DeeAnn Powell, superintendent of the Pasadena Independent School District. They might …

What challenges do online classes pose?
4 years, 3 months ago

What challenges do online classes pose?

The Hindu  

With the pandemic forcing the teaching and learning process to migrate to the online mode, the education system has faced an upheaval like never before. G urumurthy Kasinathan: We are now changing our gaze from online education to digital education, which is a much broader canvas. Also, training needs to be imparted both to teachers and students on how to …

Study highlights online education woes
4 years, 4 months ago

Study highlights online education woes

The Hindu  

A field study by the Azim Premji University on the efficacy and accessibility of e-learning has found that more than 60% of the respondents who are enrolled in government schools could not access online education. More than 80% surveyed said they were unable to maintain emotional connect with students during online classes, while 90% of teachers felt that no meaningful …

Private schools plan to continue with online classes as parents prefer keeping children at home
4 years, 5 months ago

Private schools plan to continue with online classes as parents prefer keeping children at home

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: HT Image After staying closed for over six months now in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, schools can be expected to reopen after October 15 subject to state guidelines and consent of parents. Two days ago, we had floated a google form for students of classes 11 and 12, seeking feedback from parents regarding school visits. She said parents …

Evolution of education: Why online tutors have a larger role to play
4 years, 6 months ago

Evolution of education: Why online tutors have a larger role to play

India Today  

Since ancient times, India has been a centre of knowledge and learning. Evolution of education: Why online tutors have a larger role to play Individual-centric approach Every kid has their specialities and their level of understanding is different from each other. Reinventing teaching With online teaching and learning making inroads into even tier-I and tier-II cities, tutors must prepare for …

Teacher's Day 2020: Five Times Educators Went Out of Their Way to Make Online Classes Better
4 years, 6 months ago

Teacher's Day 2020: Five Times Educators Went Out of Their Way to Make Online Classes Better

News 18  

The restrictions across the country in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic have affected many areas including the education system. Desi Chemistry Teacher’s ‘Jugaad’ A YouTube lesson of a teacher by the name Ajay Yashpal was made hilarious with his “super trick, very Funny & easy method". During the lockdown, the primary school teacher who gave lessons in physics, chemistry …

Class of 2020: Meet the educationists making e-learning accessible
4 years, 6 months ago

Class of 2020: Meet the educationists making e-learning accessible

Live Mint  

When India announced a nationwide lockdown on 24 March in a bid to check the spread of the covid-19 pandemic, most schools and colleges were forced to terminate classes in the final months of the academic year. “The offline system is straightforward,” says Mubeen Masudi, founder of RiSE, a Srinagar-based coaching institute for Indian Institutes of Technology entrance and class …

Online learning: 5 tools to hold virtual classes during the Covid-19 pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

Online learning: 5 tools to hold virtual classes during the Covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak has put the world in lockdown. The silver lining to this cloud is that teachers can use the craze for technology in students to engage them and create learning opportunities even outside the conventional classroom setup. No wonder schools in different parts of the world are shifting to online learning with many teachers recording video classes …

An educator’s tips for online learning
4 years, 7 months ago

An educator’s tips for online learning

LA Times  

Devora Noboa is a parent-educator for Ready, Set, Read! The best way for children to use virtual tools such as Zoom is for parents to get comfortable with the online programs. Once parents are comfortable with the online programs, they can reach out to other parents to set up “virtual play dates.” I have found it’s helpful to coordinate that …

Teenage Boy Provides Online Classes to Underprivileged, Dreams to Create Application for Digital Education
4 years, 7 months ago

Teenage Boy Provides Online Classes to Underprivileged, Dreams to Create Application for Digital Education

News 18  

The coronavirus lockdown has resulted in temporary shutting down of schools and colleges, with students largely dependent on the virtual model of education. Teachers are holding online classes for students so that they can cover up the syllabus and take examinations on time. Due to connectivity issues in many areas, a lot of students are suffering as they are unable …

Online education not substitute for school education, to keep the learning process moving: Sisodia
4 years, 7 months ago

Online education not substitute for school education, to keep the learning process moving: Sisodia

India TV News  

Online education is not a substitute for school education and its purpose is to keep the learning process moving, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Tuesday. Sisodia, who is also Delhi's Education Minister, interacted with teachers and parents at a government school in Chirag Enclave to review the online and semi-online education system enforced in view of closure of …

In Delhi, remote learning during COVID-19 leaves less well-off grappling with digital divide and teachers ruing lack of training
4 years, 7 months ago

In Delhi, remote learning during COVID-19 leaves less well-off grappling with digital divide and teachers ruing lack of training

Firstpost  

The effectiveness of online classes has also become a sensitive issue for school managements caught between government instructions and parental expectations. Private school students like Vaishnavi, every morning wear their uniforms, pack their bags, reach ‘class’ on time and start with their “good morning madam” followed by marking of attendance. “True, some parents who were not plugged into technology and …

‘I don’t know what I’m supposed to do.’ Parents in distress over school opening online
4 years, 7 months ago

‘I don’t know what I’m supposed to do.’ Parents in distress over school opening online

LA Times  

How do we start school online? “The school district doesn’t understand we’re not qualified to answer a lot of questions our kids are asking,” said Adriana Ruiz, a mother of five children in Cudahy who also serves as a caregiver for her 51-year-old sister. “I still don’t know exactly what the plan is, who are my children’s teachers and what …

Guidelines for limiting timings of online classes evoke mixed responses from schools
4 years, 8 months ago

Guidelines for limiting timings of online classes evoke mixed responses from schools

Hindustan Times  

Aaryav Shukla, a four-year-old nursery student in a city-based school, attends online classes four days a week. The ministry of human resources has recommended a cap on the screen time for students “Getting a three or four-year-old to pay attention to online classes for two hours is a tough task. Tripti Singh, whose children study in two different private schools …

Amid virus, uncertainty, parents decide how to school kids
4 years, 8 months ago

Amid virus, uncertainty, parents decide how to school kids

Associated Press  

Joshua Claybourn is leaning toward sending his kindergarten daughter to in-person classes at a private school next month. “We’re being forced to make impossible decisions.” Across the country, chaos and disarray have marked the start of the school year as families await directives from district officials and, where they have a choice, make agonizing decisions over whether to enroll their …

Online or in the classroom, teachers and students must show up every day, new rules say
4 years, 8 months ago

Online or in the classroom, teachers and students must show up every day, new rules say

LA Times  

Observing physical distance, first-grade teacher Caitlin Hicks gives an air hug to Sid Solomon, 6, as she meets students one final time in June, when students pick up schoolwork left behind after Center Street Elementary in El Segundo closed in March. “Now the imperative is to deliver a rich blend of online and face-to-face instruction.” Fuller said the emphasis on …

Can online learning replace the school classroom?
4 years, 9 months ago

Can online learning replace the school classroom?

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted the academic year, cancelled classes and examinations across the country. While Maharashtra has banned online classes from pre-primary to Class II, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh have extended the ban till Class V. In a discussion moderated by Puja Pednekar, Kiran Bhatty and Reeta Sonawat look at the pros and cons of online learning. Reeta Sonawat: …

Screen time for kids: How much is too much?
4 years, 9 months ago

Screen time for kids: How much is too much?

Hindustan Times  

Crisp shirt and trousers? READ: MHRD working on SOPs for online classes, lesser screen time for students With increasing concerns over screen time among parents, Dr PS Narang, a Delhi-based paediatrician with around 40 years of experience, feels productivity is what should be given priority, and not screen exposure per se. But a parent must understand the difference between screen …

Safety concerns abound as online classes for children become a reality
4 years, 9 months ago

Safety concerns abound as online classes for children become a reality

The Hindu  

With schools launching online classes there are concerns about children’s safety when they use the internet. Her father A. Sundar said she learns to identify animals in “an-hour-long class on alternate days.” Vasantha B. shifted to the suburbs to monitor her 4-year-old granddaughter who has daily 3-hour sessions to learn rhymes. Mythreyi Priya Arun, correspondent of Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Vidyalaya …

Here's How Centre Is Planning To Resolve Complains Of Parents Over Online Education
4 years, 9 months ago

Here's How Centre Is Planning To Resolve Complains Of Parents Over Online Education

ABP News  

New Delhi: The HRD Ministry is working on Standard Operating Procedures for online classes which will ensure that students don't have to spend hours before computers or on phones to attend virtual classes and can learn at their own pace, according to officials. The Covid-19 pandemic has mandated a shift from classroom teaching to online learning as schools continue to …

MHRD working on SOPs for online classes, lesser screen time for students
4 years, 9 months ago

MHRD working on SOPs for online classes, lesser screen time for students

Hindustan Times  

The HRD Ministry is working on Standard Operating Procedures for online classes which will ensure that students don’t have to spend hours before computers or on phones to attend virtual classes and can learn at their own pace, according to officials. The guidelines are being developed in view of complaints from parents about schools conducting online classes like regular school, …

Dependence on online learning exposes deepening ‘digital divide’
4 years, 9 months ago

Dependence on online learning exposes deepening ‘digital divide’

The Hindu  

Eleven-year-old Shreyas S., a class five student of a Central Board of Secondary Education school, uses his mother’s smartphone to log into online classes at 8.30 a.m. On Tuesday, he attended classes for science, mathematics, English, and one for physical education. Hitha Shravani, a class 10 student in a private school, also squints into her parents’ mobile phones to attend …

1 Phone, 2 Siblings: Clash of Timings Adds to Students' Woes, Forced to Skip Online Classes Amid Covid-19
4 years, 10 months ago

1 Phone, 2 Siblings: Clash of Timings Adds to Students' Woes, Forced to Skip Online Classes Amid Covid-19

News 18  

New Delhi: Charu Lata and Preeti Lata, sisters who hail from Bihar and currently live in a rented accommodation in Delhi, have grown up sharing their clothes, books, food and even secrets. Away from home and living in a small accommodation in New Delhi’s Khajuri Khas, the two are now having to share the only smartphone they possess for their …

Online learning: A new reality for schools during Covid-19
4 years, 10 months ago

Online learning: A new reality for schools during Covid-19

India Today  

Educational institutions in most countries are now closed to contain the spread of coronavirus, resulting in the home-schooling of millions of students globally. Online tools used for teaching: Hangouts Meet, Zoom, Google Classroom etc To teach remotely, a teacher requires a way to: communicate with learners in real-time, share with learners a variety of resources in different file formats, assign …

E-learning: Experts' opinion on the new shift of education system
4 years, 11 months ago

E-learning: Experts' opinion on the new shift of education system

India Today  

Amidst the Covid-19 lockdown, schools have started to conduct online classes for students to keep up with their studies. To find out how useful this digital learning arrangement really is, we spoke to various experts who are supervising the online classes system. Vinod Singh, Head of School, Trio World Academy, Bangalore said, "Online learning needs to be engaging, purposeful, simple …

How online courses are a boon for mothers juggling jobs, chores and homework during lockdown
4 years, 11 months ago

How online courses are a boon for mothers juggling jobs, chores and homework during lockdown

India Today  

The Covid-19 lockdown is ending up putting a lot of stress on parents primarily mothers in India. The solutions coming through the rise of online courses for kindergarten students through to high school and college -- is proving to be a boon for overworked parents during the Covid-19 lockdown. "As students and parents continue to engage and explore various features …

COVID-19 lockdown: How students are coping with the online classes and syllabus
4 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 lockdown: How students are coping with the online classes and syllabus

India Today  

The Coronavirus led lockdown has put all of our strength and zeal to a hard test by interrupting our regular lives in recent history. To motivate the online classes, teachers are leaving no stone unturned to ensure joy, warmth, and humour while video conferencing with the students. In context to the same, Mrs Pallavi Uphadhyaya, Principal, DPS Rajnagar Extension said, …

Coronavirus lockdown: Here's how schools are providing seamless online education during Covid-19
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown: Here's how schools are providing seamless online education during Covid-19

India Today  

The current pandemic is expected to not just have enormous economic consequences but it is also having a devastating impact on Global Education. In order to continue teaching- learning practices, several schools have embarked on technological platforms to deliver online learning programs to the students and have made significant investments. Educators across the world are experiencing new possibilities to do …

UP government issues orders to conduct online classes for students during the lockdown
4 years, 11 months ago

UP government issues orders to conduct online classes for students during the lockdown

Op India  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday has directed state officials to start online classes in all educational institutions. The online classes will also be held for secondary and higher education courses while the nation remains under lockdown due to the Wuhan coronavirus. Awasthi added that online classes have already started in higher education institutions and nearly 80,000 students …

Coronavirus outbreak: Myths around online education effectiveness, efficiency busted
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Myths around online education effectiveness, efficiency busted

India Today  

The new coronavirus is spewing its venom relentlessly across the globe. With lockdowns seeing no end in sight, more and more schools are transitioning to online classes to ensure that at least education doesn't take a beating. The teachers and students also use a variety of digital learning tools that ensure that the learning curve never sees a dip. The …

Several schools start online classes amidst Covid-19 lockdown
4 years, 11 months ago

Several schools start online classes amidst Covid-19 lockdown

India Today  

The Coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing lockdown has forced schools and colleges across India to temporarily shut and this unprecedented move had created a big gap in the education system despite the central and state government doing their best to provide support for e-learning and online education. GIIS providing online classes Rajiv Bansal, Director Operations, Global Indian International School, situated …

Online classes: From meeting friends to internet problems, first-hand experiences of e-learning during Covid-19
4 years, 11 months ago

Online classes: From meeting friends to internet problems, first-hand experiences of e-learning during Covid-19

India Today  

To maintain the flow of education amid the Covid-19 lockdown, the Modi government has instructed all schools to conduct online classes. Online classes in schools: Timings of the classes The students are taking four classes every day with each class being 30-40 minutes. Online classes: Students’ reactions Dimpy Singh a student of class 5 standard said, "The online classes are …

Online classes preparing educational institutes for future emergency
4 years, 11 months ago

Online classes preparing educational institutes for future emergency

India Today  

The situation around Covid-19 has forced several educational institutions across the country to adopt the online mode of delivery and instruction to ensure that learning continues and students do not suffer. Although the current crisis has practically forced educational institutions to transition to online classes, a majority of educators are increasingly realizing the need to enhance their classroom delivery through …

Discover Related