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 […]
Pros and cons of online classes according to students
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: It has been almost two years since the Covid-19 pandemic struck and during that time it is evident that online classes have changed the landscape of the education sector. Students are now glued to their screens while trying their best to navigate through the challenging new norms in education. However, the […]
Insights into keeping students engaged online
BY SOUBA RETHINASAMY & JONATHAN DASON Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, Malaysian higher learning institutions (HLIs) have migrated to teaching classes online. With the number of cases still high, online learning is set to persist even post-pandemic thus altering the education landscape in Malaysia. Similar to other forms of online learning, […]
Entrepreneurs take part in online class
KUCHING: Over 30 entrepreneurs under the guidance of the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) Lawas participated in online classes for the Digital Marketing and Sales Module. Mara Lawas District Officer Roszaimi Abdul Rahim in his opening speech today (Aug 20) reminded the entrepreneurs to adapt or risk being further left behind in the midst of the […]
Pre-university students excited for online classes
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Despite the challenges faced by pre-university students in the Covid-19 pandemic, they are ready to learn and are excited to be able to continue their studies at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas). As the 2021/2022 academic session starts for them, students under Unimas’ Pre-University Learning Centre (PPPU) will undergo online classes. However, there will […]
Inform school of your children’s problems
KUCHING: Parents have been urged to support and monitor their children’s home-based learning and to inform the school, especially the teachers, of the problems faced by the children during the online classes. “We are confident that educators can provide education to students well through various methods according to Ministry of Education (MOE) guidelines. “Both parties […]
Bringing digital world to Sungai Asap community
KUCHING: Digital infrastructure will be built to provide high speed Internet for the Sungai Asap community. The project will benefit villages, schools, government offices and religious houses of worship in and around the area. “Students will be able to attend online classes, banking can be done online and communication via various platforms can all be […]
Three brothers trek 20 min up hill to get internet connection for online lessons
PAPAR: If there’s a will, there’s way. This saying best describes the determination of three siblings from Kampung Gana here to follow the Home-based Teachi ng and Learning (PdPR) programme which was introduced this year. Unlike their friends who just switch on their gadgets from the comfort of their rooms, Joshua Emmanuel Jeffrey, 12, Jordon […]
Back to school? Not quite just yet
KUCHING: Schools across the country were scheduled to reopen their doors today. And as exciting as it is for the schoolchildren after a long hiatus, the pandemic situation took a twisted turn. The number of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia increased on Jan 11 with 2,232 reported. Meanwhile, Sarawak recorded a record spike of 153 cases, […]
Yayasan OBYU donates 10 computers
Kuching: Yayasan OBYU presented 10 units of desktop computer and webcams to Peryatim Sibu here today (Dec 15). According to its chairman of the Board of Trustees, Datuk Dr Hatta Solhee, the new computers will be used by the children of the orphanage for online classes and learning. “One of the focus areas of Yayasan […]
