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The online learning programme implemented at the schools of Ta’allum Group three weeks ago has been a great success. Some 5,000 students from kindergarten to class XII have been attending regular classes from their homes with ease, Ahmed al Mannai, CEO of Ta’allum Group, has said.
“Students have been participating in the online learning programme with enthusiasm and parents have been supportive. Ta’allum staff have worked tirelessly to introduce a fully-fledged programme of interactive online learning. Students are not losing any classes even though schools are closed. Across our three Academies -- Al Jazeera, Al Maha Boys and Al Maha Girls -- almost 5,000 students have been attending ‘virtual’ lessons from home. This is not a small achievement,” Mannai said.
He said Ta’allum’s earlier decision to invest in educational technology has been fully vindicated now. “Our students and staff have adapted to online learning and assessment environment. In many respects, our programme is a natural progression of our educational system, and that is why we have been able to respond so proactively to this situation,” he said.
He continued, “The use of technology in learning has long been a key component of our vision for educational success. We are proud to be a leader in the cutting-edge technology, with Microsoft as our partner. Out all three academies have been designated as ‘Microsoft Expert’ schools – the first schools in Qatar to be receive this prestigious designation. We see technology as crucial to make learning accessible. With every Ta’allum student in the age group of 4-10 years in possession of a tablet computer for use in class and at home, we are effectively encouraging learning 24/7.”
We sincerely hope that the current situation improves for everyone soon, however, we have the capacity to offer quality learning to our students indefinitely, Mannai added.
Dr Mohammed Saefan, director of education at the Ta’allum Group, pointed out that all teachers of the group are well-trained in using the tools for online education.
“Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) coordinators have ensured that all staff are fully engaged in training programmes, particularly for offering ‘live’ lessons and using Microsoft TEAMS as the main learning platform for lesson content, resources, work submission and delivery,” he said.
“Some of our staff have even benefited from Microsoft’s global training programme. They have become ‘pathfinders’ and are sharing their knowledge with other staff, enhancing their expertise and confidence in using the technology. Our VLE coordinators and IT professionals have taken extra steps behind the scenes to ensure the platform can cope with increased demand from students,” Dr Saefan said.
He continued, “Our Online lessons offer a wide variety of enjoyable and dynamic learning experiences. Recorded lessons, ‘live’ lessons, live chat, and content through Powerpoint with video and audio clips place students at the heart of the learning. We also seek to innovate and improve. Plans are afoot to utilise the Century Tech programme with its AI-based adaptive and intuitive assessment system, allowing students to follow a more personalised learning pathway.
“There has been an excellent response from our students who clearly value the interactivity of the new learning programme. The lessons may be online but there is no substitute for the reassurance and the positive ‘dynamic’ of face to face interactive lessons when supporting students.
“Our aim is to keep moving forward. These are indisputably challenging times, but we’re pleased to be able to help parents, teachers and pupils continue focusing on education as best they can,” he added.
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03/04/2020
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