UON Boycott Online Classes, has been dominating Kenya’s trend on twitter for a better part of the day as the University of Nairobi students took to social media to air possible reasons why the institution can’t conduct online classes for its students. University students just like every other school-going children have been at home for the second week now since the president Uhuru ordered the closure of all learning institutions across the country as a measure to curb the growth of Covid-19 infections. The government has been on the frontline encouraging students and teachers to continue with learning processes through… Read More »
Technologies Students can use to study from Home
Online Learning technologies for students: Millions of students globally are locked in their homes due to the escalating cases of Covid-19. There are over 50 online learning resources by endorsed by Google for education that can be used by teachers and students to keep learning during this stalemate. Some examples of online resources are highlighted below: Zoom Google Classroom Microsoft Teams for Education Additio Amplified IT Book Creator Book Widgets BrainPOP Capti Voice Explain Everything Khan Academy Hapara Gynzy Managed Methods Remind We Video Squid Writable Think Link Nearpod Cloudwise The above mentioned online tools are just a few among… Read More »
Bridge International Academy temporarily lays off staff
Bridge International School has ‘temporarily lay off’ its staff. This follows the current situation of the Coronavirus pandemic that is getting worse every day globally. Memo to Staff In a memo sent to the staff, bridge indicated that the compulsory two months leave will take effect from 1st April 2020 to 31st May 2020. However, the institution has stated that it will retain a few number of its staff that will be available to provide essential services that the schools may require. The leave is meant to reduce office operation as the school is currently offering zero services since the… Read More »
Muthiga Academy Online Classes via Facebook Live attracts impressive views
As schools remain closed over coronavirus, Muthiga Academy has started sharing its online classes via Facebook Live and it has turned out well. On Thursday, March 20, 2020, the school streamed live a class eight English lesson for 13 minutes on its official Facebook pag (watch video) . The video went viral and the lesson attracted over 34,000 views in less 12 hours. The lesson which was taught by the school’s Head Teacher who is the class eight teacher of English impressed viewers who appreciated her effort in the comment section. This is what some had to say; “Is this… Read More »
Council of Legal Education: Registration Dates for 2020 ATP Exams
The Council for Legal Education has officially announced the dates for 2020 Advocates Training Program (ATP) Examination. In a public notice on one of the local newspapers, the Council indicated that the registration of the July 2020 ATP Examination will commence on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. In order to register for the examinations, candidates will be required to complete the registration form CLE-EX01 (for first sitting) or CLE-EX02 for resits. Registration forms Candidates can access the registration forms by downloading them from the Council’s official website (www.cle.or.ke). Instructions on how to fill the forms and documents to be… Read More »
KICD: How students can learn online and offline from home
Learning Online and offline from home: Just days after President Uhuru announced the suspension of learning in all schools in Kenya, KICD has put up measures to ensure that students can continue learning from their homes. A statement shared by the Kenya Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) provides some of the means through which students can use to learn online and offline from their homes. Learning from Home Some of the mediums through which students can use to learn from home as provided by KICD and emphasized by the Ministry of Education include; Radio: The institute advised learners… Read More »
TSC: Role of teachers in containing coronavirus in Kenya
Following the confirmation of coronavirus cases in Kenya by the government, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a directive to all teachers, regional directors, county directors and heads of institution on measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. In a press statement dated March 16, 2020, the commission directed regional directors and county directors to ensure that all subsequent government advisories are adhered to and implemented accordingly. The directors were further instructed to be at the forefront in creating awareness of the disease and the first point of contact between the institutional administrators and the commission. TSC CEO Nancy… Read More »
Ministry of education issues guidelines of transporting students back home
The Ministry of Education has issued guidelines to be followed by schools to ensure students reach their home safely after the President ordered they be closed. The directive came as a measure to contain the spread of Coronavirus which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The circular dated 16th March 2020 puts more emphasis on the earlier one that was released on 13th March when Kenya which confirmed Kenya’s first case of COVID-19. Yesterday Kenya reported two new positive cases of Covid-19 which makes a total of three confirmed cases. This led to the closure… Read More »
TSC cancels all Interviews for teachers
The Teacher Service Commission has cancelled all its scheduled interviews until further notice. This follows the government directive to stop all public gatherings as a measure to contain the deadly Covd-19. The interviews that were to be conducted at TSC headquarters, regional and county offices will now remain hanging until further notice. According to Beatrice Wambabu, The Head Of Communication in the commission, the affected parties will receive further communication on when they will be called back when normalcy resume. This comes in a moment where the president has given a directive that all schools in Kenya Should be closed… Read More »
