Several UAE students continue distance learning from the safety of their homes
For majority of students in the UAE, this year’s first day of school was entirely different from what they were used to: They woke up early, washed up, had their breakfast, opened their laptops and off they went – tapping and typing their way to their classes.
No bags to arrange and no snacks to be packed, but what remained was the excitement for another year of new learning adventures.
Several students and parents said they would continue sitting for distance learning classes “until the Covid-19 situation improves”.
Despite the ‘distance’, most have gotten used to the e-learning set-up and enjoyed their first day of classes online.
A parent in Dubai, Simimol Raijo, said distance learning allowed her kids to keep each other company.
“My daughter Aashika is a Year 8 student and my son is Aidden is in Year 3. Both are in separate schools. In my daughter’s school, they have offered a mix of blended learning and total distance education.”
Keeping them together at home was a practical choice, she said. “On the days when she does not have to go to school, she will be alone at home. In this way, her brother can keep her company. Since I am working and so is my husband, this encourages our kids to become more independent,” Simimol said.
Source: khaleej Times
