Qatar- DPS-MIS Principal shares views at global platform

The Principal of DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS), Asna Nafees, was invited as a panelist to a global webinar conducted by O P Jindal Global University, India, on the topic 'Global Experiences: Continuing Education in Times of COVID-19. 
The panel that comprised of eminent speakers from UAE, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Oman and Mauritius gave a deep insight into the innovative and engaging ways adopted by them as leaders and their respective institutions to adapt to the new, creative methods of teaching and maintain continuity during these unprecedented times.
The moderator Ankur Vohra, Head-Outreach and International Admissions O P Jindal Global University, India, introduced the topic and recounted Unesco's evaluation of the current trials in education due to the present situation.
Asna Nafees provided a detailed view of the innovative techniques used by the school to cater to the educational, emotional and social needs of the students during these difficult times. She discussed  her school's uniquely tailored curriculum which is a blend of academics and co-curricular activities conducted online to develop a diversity of talents, strengthen competencies and boost the confidence of the students. She also stressed on striking a balance between synchronous and asynchronous learning to suit the need of the hour and facilitate uninterrupted learning. 
The five chosen panel members  were Dr. Baby Sam Saamuel, Chairman, Board of Directors for Indian Schools in Oman, Dr. Harsha Alles , Chairman Gateway Group of Colleges , Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nargish Khambatta, Vice President for Education, GEMS Education UAE, Prabha Dhoonooah, Career Guidance Counselor, College du Saint-Esprit Mauritius and Asna Nafees.     
All the queries of the attendees were satisfactorily answered by the panelists. The panelists stressed on a hybrid/ blended learning, even after going back to the conventional learning environment. In one voice, all them, appreciated teachers and educators for rising to the situation, going beyond what was normal and comfortable, adapting quickly to the changing needs and making the process of imparting education effective, irrespective of the challenges faced.

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