The Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi confirmed that it is coordinating with the departments of private schools and relevant partners to provide students with the equipment and internet connection needs they need for students who are unable to provide them, to activate distance education programs, noting that they decided to cancel the SAT test scheduled for March 15 In addition to stopping the presentation of student enrichment programs during the four-week vacation.
She indicated that she will inform the students and their families of the developments regarding the dates of the upcoming exams afterwards, and stressed that she will work with schools to ensure that students who are due to take external exams during this period are not affected.
She emphasized that school administrations are the body that can respond to academic inquiries, which include exam dates, the way in which grades are calculated and other questions, as the answers differ from these questions according to the school curriculum applied, stressing her work with schools with dedication to ensure the launch of the distance education process in a way Clear to everyone.
The department pointed out that the enrichment programs for students were stopped during the four-week vacation, pointing out that they are currently working on providing alternative solutions via the Internet to registered students, and advised parents and students to follow their official accounts on social networking sites to see all official announcements.
She also confirmed that the schools are aware of the procedures to be followed; therefore, please inform the school administration directly about the requirements of the students, while providing the Emirates ID number, so that the administration can take the necessary action as soon as possible to provide students with the equipment requirements and internet connection for students who are not able to provide them .
The department explained that schools differ in the way they present their educational curricula through the distance education system, as each school will have its own plans to implement the distance education process, and during the next two weeks, the Department of Education and Knowledge will work extensively with schools to provide additional educational resources for students and parents, when the need.
The department indicated that it is currently, in coordination with school administrations and relevant partners, to provide students with the requirements they need to activate distance education programs, pointing out that the distance education initiative includes kindergarten grades first / foundation stage FS2 and above, and all students will receive Distance learning materials.
She stressed that teachers will be present and ready to provide the necessary support to students when the distance education process begins, starting from March 22nd, while students will not be allowed to visit the school during this period, and they can obtain teacher assistance through remote means of communication.
Borrow computers
Officials in private schools in Abu Dhabi confirmed that students who are not able to provide computers or Internet services will be supported by allowing them to borrow computers in schools, while some schools are studying the possibility of establishing partnerships with commercial institutions to sell computers to students and install them in several installments of Without interest. School administrations expected that the number of these students will be small, noting that schools will also provide video lessons on their websites, to allow families who have more than one son to share a computer or one tablet to organize their time and follow their lessons.