| | 8 May 2020HIGHERReviewSMOOTHENING THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL LEARNING TO VIRTUAL LEARNINGBy Nidhi Bansal, Pro-Vice Chairperson, Pacific World SchoolWith the unexpected COVID-19 pandem-ic, schools around the world have tak-en a step to closing their doors to help promote social distancing in the hope of slowing the spread of virus. However, the transition to an online learning could be challenge for everyone.Whatev-er approach schools decide to take, there are a few ways in which teachers can help make the transition easier and simpler for everyoneFlexibility is the keyFor most of the scholars and even teachers, taking all their classes fully online are going to be relatively new experience. The teachers and students are both having trouble to adapting the new style of learning. Providing some flexibility for students especially when they have to begun a new learning approach will help them feel free to ask for help. Waiving late penalties or providing ex-tra opportunities for revision assist the students. As stu-dents become comfortable with the new sort of learning, teachers can increase accountability but should still provide more flexibility in extenuating circum-stances. Flexibility may differ depending upon the students, the situation and the assignment.Be EmpatheticMoving to the web environment is creating challenges for everybody. It'll look differ-ent for various teachers and students, but it is vital that teachers avoid making as-IN MY VIEWNidhi Bansal, Pro-Vice Chairperson
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