Article Author: The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa transitions into online learning
Media Source: The Exchange (Kenya)
Date: 6 April 2020
As schools across the globe take a break as the spread of Covid-19 intensifies, Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa is experimenting with a novel online learning approach. While students were on their way home, Academy teachers underwent extensive professional development on online learning. A week later, the online ‘doors’ to the A
As schools across the globe take a break as the spread of Covid-19 intensifies, Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa is experimenting with a novel online learning approach. While students were on their way home, Academy teachers underwent extensive professional development on online learning. A week later, the online ‘doors’ to the Academy opened and all classes were fully transitioned online, ensuring learning was ongoing. “This change has been challenging but exciting,” said Diploma Programme Coordinator and English teacher Shouquot Hussain. “I am learning and perfecting a new skill in technology, and as teachers, being a lifelong learner is our primary credo.”