The Ministry of Education will trial a distance learning programme on Wednesday, before a nationwide roll-out next week.
The ministry said the an hour-long trial, from 4.30pm, was being held to ensure all systems were working smoothly.
Nurseries, schools and universities were ordered to close for a month, beginning March 8, in an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19. At the time, the ministry said pupils and students would be on spring break for the first two weeks and would undergo distance learning from home for the remaining fortnight.
“This [trial] aims to prepare students and ensure the effectiveness of using the system easily,” the ministry said on Tuesday.
“Accordingly, a plan will be developed by the school administrations that includes preparing an interactive programme between the teacher and the student for students of all grades.”
The ministry said teachers would be expected to be in schools to “activate the system” that will be made available online for pupils. Parents and teachers are also to encourage pupils to carry out distance learning while at home.
Pupils are expected to return to classrooms on April 5.
Last week, the ministry dismissed rumours that schools will close until the start of the next academic term due to fears over coronavirus.
On Wednesday, numerous social media posts alleged schools would remain shut until September and that distance e-learning measures would be implemented instead.
But officials rejected the suggestion that the plan had been extended, urging residents “not to pay heed to such rumours”.
”We urge members of the public … to refer to updates and instructions from official channels and sources on the ministry’s website and social media accounts,” a statement said.
”We will immediately announce any new developments. The interest of the students will always remain our top priority and the measures we take will serve their interest in tandem with the current situation.”
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