Chennai: Saying an ineffective online class, education and academics urges the state to consider improving universities for vaccinated students.
They are looking for reopening universities that staggered, vaccinate students and reopen schools for higher classes.
It followed the announcement of the Minist of Higher Education Ponmudi on Wednesday that online classes for engineering students, art and science, except for first year students, will begin on August 9, Anna’s University of Former Representative of Chancellor E Balagurusamy said there was no learning took place in the online class.
“The majority of rural students cannot attend online classes because they have connectivity problems.
Those who present cannot fully understand the class and use cellphones for other purposes.
While the state government opens everything including Tasmac, hotels, markets and malls, why not college High? Colleges must be allowed to do face-to-face classes starting in August while following all safety protocols, “he said.
Madras University Former representative of Chancellor S Thyagarajan said the survey conducted in 30 countries found a 40% gap in learning in online mode.
“The quality of the material used also contributes to the deficit in learning.
It is good to allow students 18 years and over to come to college.
In campus vaccination camps must be permitted and the class can continue with the following guidelines,” he said.
He added that students face psychological problems because pandemics and institutions need to make them feel comfortable.
“Parents also need counseling so they will not hinder the education of children,” he said.
The Tamil Nadu Government Teacher Association (TNGCTA) President T Veeramani said the decision must be based on scientific data.
“There are questions about who will be responsible if the Covid cluster appears after being reopened.
If the government is ready to take responsibility, they can reopen,” he said.
Dr.
P Kuganantham, a former city health worker, said that vaccinated students must be allowed to attend class.
“Universities can follow the Shift system to maintain physical distance.
The seropositive level is 84% ​​for the city and 64% for the country.
If we vaccinate more people in September, we can hope for a herd of herds for the third wave,” he said.