Online to offline — changes, challenges and adaptations
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 an international health threat on March 11, 2020, which caused the entire world to come to a standstill because the virus was so deadly and contagious. Outdoor activities were halted, workers were laid off in large numbers, hospitals were overcrowded, and a slew of other issues arose, bringing […]
Jendela implementation allocation for Sarawak a timely boost
KUCHING: The RM4.09 billion allocation for Sarawak to implement the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) comes as a timely boost to upgrade its education infrastructure while supporting its digital economy initiatives. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) deputy vice-chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said the […]
The challenges of online learning
Last year, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the shores of Malaysia, the people’s movements were restricted through various measures implemented to curb the virus. With that, activities in many sectors were put on hold — but this did not only affect Malaysia as the virus hit countries worldwide. A new realm of education One industry […]
Teachers continue to nurture patriotism through online learning
KUALA LUMPUR: Patriotism and loving your country are not things that would just appear in our psyche, but require nurturing and should be inculcated in ourselves even from schooldays. That challenge falls on teachers who have worked tirelessly to inculcate a sense of patriotism in the students they teach, even as Malaysia continues to grapple […]
Unimas takes in 672 pre-university students
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 672 applicants for 2021/2022 intake registered as pre-university students at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) on Friday (Aug 6). Unimas vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said of the total, 262 registered for Physical Science Programme, 381 in Life Science Programme and 29 in the International Science Foundation Programme […]
Fibre optics the only answer to online learning
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MoE) must devise ways for traditional and face-to-face teaching and learning process to take place in the rural areas. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing said online learning is only applicable if internet access is available but this is not the case for rural areas, especially in […]
Plan needed to help weaker students
KUCHING: A comprehensive plan is needed to cater for students who are left behind in their studies due to the difficulties in joining online teaching and learning sessions, said Adam Prakash Abdullah. The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president pointed out that teachers should already be aware of the challenges students face from home learning. “We […]
PdPR not only limited to online learning
KLUANG: The implementation of home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) not only cover online learning, but also manual teaching aids, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. He said the manual teaching aids could be prepared as suited to teachers and students of a school, after taking into account their constraints. “The PdPR method can […]
12,000 to receive devices
KUCHING: A total of 12,000 students nationwide will receive devices with data connectivity by Yayasan Petronas to enable online learning. Yayasan Petronas chief executive officer Nelly Francis Shariah said the RM30 million worth of digital devices are being supplied to 81 schools which have a majority of students from B40 house household in 69 districts […]
Assisting the OKU to generate income
KUCHING: Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) organised an online fertigation farming course for people with disabilities (OKU) to generate income, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The online course via Zoom was organised together with its committee members and in collaboration with HFE Agro Resources Sdn Bhd, through a statement by the association’s president Rapelson Richard […]
