About one million and 100,000 students in public and private education, at the state level, are preparing to study remotely from next Sunday for at least two weeks, while about 1,260 public and private schools have taken their preparations to complete the study process electronically, within the pre-emptive measures of the state, to limit the spread of a virus Corona the newcomer, while the spring vacation saw teachers training in distance teaching, completing school supplies to implement e-learning, in addition to supporting students who are unable with computers and internet services.
The Ministry of Education stressed that the electronic share is an official share, and all regulations and laws applied in the school classes are applied, in addition to that they are subject to electronic crime laws in the Federal Government No. 12 of 2016, in relation to the use of the Internet and social media, where the teacher bears responsibility Complete of the electronic session, especially with regard to the content or questions posed or discussions taking place with students.
The "distance education" system will provide educational curricula and lessons to all students in an interactive way that simulates school reality, despite the presence of students in their homes, and giving them good and appropriate education opportunities through educational platforms approved by the Ministry of Education, providing integrated educational content, and support solutions Educational alternative and appropriate for the continuity of the educational process.
The Minister of Education, Hussein Al-Hammadi, emphasized that the Ministry's launch of the distance education initiative constitutes a guarantee for the continuity of the education process without obstacles, which is a modern means that enhances the concept of lifelong learning, noting that this step supports at the same time the state’s endeavors and precautionary measures at the level Healthy.
He said: «The state’s efforts are clear in minimizing the impact of the Corona virus, and the educational preventive measures that have been taken come in this context, which is something that assures us of the readiness of the various state institutions, and we are confident that this period is exceptional and requires your cooperation and adherence to all instructions and controls.
The Ministry of Education stressed that the implementation of the distance education system is a priority for the Ministry for many considerations, as it worked to provide an interactive electronic platform for effective distance learning, which contributes to achieving a set of goals, which is to make the door open for everyone to learn, and overcome the time barrier , Geographical impediment, utilization of qualified educational energies, modern technologies in the educational process, and reduce student pressure on educational institutions to face crises and natural disasters.
The ministry indicated that it had implemented three experiments for the distance education initiative, before applying it officially, the first included five schools at the state level, while the second experiment participated in all the second and third episodes (grades six to 12), indicating that it «carried out the experiment for the time The third is for all students of the first, second and third cycle », for grades 1 through 12, to ensure the quality of application, the qualification of students, and to ensure the effectiveness of using the system easily and conveniently, and to provide an opportunity for school departments to develop plans to prepare an interactive program between the teacher and the student for all grades and for all students.
She stated that she has, since the beginning of this week, implemented specialized training remotely for more than 25,000 people from the teaching and administrative cadres, through an advanced technical system, applied for the first time, to improve the efficiency of teachers, teachers and school leaders, through a set of training workshops that are completely managed remotely In a step that constitutes a qualitative shift through the adoption of distance training mechanism, to continue training and accommodate large numbers of targets in the educational field, after the Ministry has completed its preparations, and to ensure the efficiency of the system and its ability to work.
For its part, the Department of Education and Knowledge confirmed the different way of providing distance learning curricula in private schools, and that it is up to each school to implement the distance education process according to its plans, noting that it works extensively with schools to provide additional educational resources for students and parents, where schools will provide The required material based on the curriculum requirements adopted by it, with an obligation to cover the basic subjects, which include Arabic, mathematics, science and English, stressing that teachers will be present, and ready to provide the necessary support to students when they start Meet the distance learning process next Sunday.
While public and private schools sent class schedules and a detailed explanation to the students and their families, to introduce them to the method of distance study, the date of the daily classes, the method for students to fulfill their duties, and the mechanism for students ’families to follow the level of understanding and response of their children through detailed daily reports.
Challenges facing families in "distance education"
The parents of students: Adel Fathi, Muhammad Rashid, Azza Abdel Nasser, Rania Mahdi and Shorouk Muhammad pointed out that there are limitations facing families in the distance education process, most notably the lack of follow-up to the student, where the families are in their work, and therefore the success of the experience depends on the extent of the student's commitment Same, and the presence of a number of brothers receiving school lessons at the same time, which means the necessity of providing more than one suitable place in the home, and providing a computer for each student.
They pointed out that private school students did not test distance education, as schools did not organize any experiment for students, so most private school students did not yet understand the idea of change and education from home, especially students of the first cycle classes, in addition to that most students may face problems, Including the difficulty in organizing time, and the weakness of the Internet, especially during more than one son receiving his lessons at the same house and on the same network, or the poor quality of some parts of the computer, in addition to some lack of mastery of the skills required to follow lessons via the Internet.
An experience for all students today
Today, the Ministry of Education is conducting a distance learning experience for all students, in the different education sessions (first cycle, second cycle, and secondary education), in the evening period, and for one hour (4: 30-5: 30), and the ministry stated in press statements that This procedure is a continuation of the distance learning initiative experience, to ensure the effective use of the smart learning platform for all students, and to verify technical matters, including the effectiveness of each student's username and password. The Ministry stated that this step aims to rehabilitate students and ensure the effectiveness of using the system in an easy and easy way. Based on this, a plan will be developed by school departments that include preparing an interactive program between the teacher and the student, for all classes and for all students.
The launch of the "education" for the distance learning initiative, a guarantee of the continuity of the education process without obstacles.
• Governmental and private schools have sent class schedules and explanations to students and their families.