Virtual classes help students not lag behind in studies

TNN | Updated: Apr 14, 2020, 10:56 IST

KANPUR: At a time when schools and other educational institutions are closed following lockdown in the country, the schools of the city have taken technology route to impart education.
Most of the city schools are ensuring that classes are conducted through WhatsApp or YouTube. Also, several educational apps are being used to educate students.
Students of Delhi Public School, Sir Padampat Singhania Education Centre and other schools have drafted time tables according to which students are taught.
“The school was prepared to continue with unhindered academics even before the restrictions were imposed”, said the school’s principal Bhaawna Gupta while talking to TOI.
“An online time table was designed to ensure one hundred percent participation. A guideline regarding its initiation and cloud meetings was also posted. The teachers were instructed to work from home and create Google Worksheets. Online lesson plans and syllabus too were shared with students and parents in all classes”, she added.
Apart from teaching through Zoom app, all teachers are sharing topic-based videos and links for better understanding.
Furthermore, online portals like Khan Academy too are widely used to comprehend the nuances in mathematics and science. Co-curricular activities like yoga, art, craft, blog writing, drawing, etc. too are promoted using the online programs.
Shanu Tiwari, a mother of student of DPS Kalyanpur branch said that virtual classes begin at 8:45 am where first attendance is held which is followed by a class. “A Youtube link is then posted in the group which is to be clicked and the lecture is to be attended. The student then is required to complete an exercise after the virtual class”, said Shanu mother of student Ishanvi.
She said that the virtual classes have been going on for the past one week.