For the foreseeable future, it seems like the new “normal” in education would be home based learning due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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NTU launches initiatives to help students cope with COVID-19
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has unveiled the NTU COVID-19 Relief Package, which comprises three new coordinated measures to assist students facing hardship due to the pandemic.
Singapore Schools and Institutes of Higher Learning to shift to home-based learning to break spread of COVID-19
Starting 8 April 2020, all primary, secondary, Pre-University and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) students will shift to full Home-Based Learning (HBL) till 4 May 2020.
Singapore schools to have one day of home-based learning a week starting April
On days where students are not on HBL, schools will stagger dismissal times to reduce the transient congestion of students.
Young students with family members returning from overseas will be placed on LOA: MOE
Aimed at protecting younger students, this additional precautionary measure is in light of the recent spike in imported cases in Singapore.
Singapore schools to open next Monday, enhanced measures planned
A 14-day Leave of Absence (LOA) will be issued to students and staff of schools, preschools and student care centres who have been out of Singapore on or after March 14.
GIIS introduces virtual classrooms for its students amid COVID-19 spread in Singapore
Over 11,000 students in GIIS schools worldwide can now connect to virtual classes remotely through the digital classrooms.
Duke-NUS scientists uncover mechanisms of biological clock that could help with sleeping disorders
Scientists at Duke-NUS have uncovered mechanisms of biological clock that could lead to therapies for sleep disorders.
Vivekananda Yoga University in Los Angeles to start post-graduate yoga course
The Vivekananda Yoga University (VAYU) set up its initial campus in Los Angeles with a budget of USD 5 million as the world’s first yoga university outside India.
No more homework for UAE public school students
UAE’s public schools that follow the Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum to eliminate homework and ensure optimal utilisation of a student’s time.