Qatar announces 'Distance Learning Day' for all 215 govt schools on Nov 19

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) issued a circular announcing Distance Learning Day for all government schools on...

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) issued a circular announcing "Distance Learning Day" for all government schools on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

The initiative is designed to enhance the technological skills of teachers and students in the field of teaching and learning, which is in line with the Ministry's efforts to diversify teaching and learning mechanisms. 

This day provides an opportunity to enhance the benefit from the extensive technological capabilities provided by e-learning for schools. 

The Ministry explained through the circular that the date for implementing the Distance Learning Day in all 215 government schools will be on Tuesday, November 19, while the educational process will continue in person for the kindergarten stage.

The circular included instructions for guardians of students in the educational stages from the first to the twelfth grade, as attendance of live broadcast classes for students will be through the Qatar Education System.