Online classrooms in Oman

Flexible classes in Oman have grown tremendously over the years and even more so after the COVID-19 outbreak with the government and schools embracing technology in learning. To ensure K-12 students had access to lessons, assignments and teacher interaction, during school closures, the Ministry of Education (MoE) developed platforms such as Darsak. In the same way, learning management systems such as Moodle, and Google Classroom are viewed and used in managing learning by universities, and private schools respectively.

The government vision for Oman 2040 focuses on the adoption of ICT in the education sector whereby virtual class plays a critical role in the development of a knowledge-based economy. Often I find that challenges persist in private institutions and universities where they adopt virtual classrooms, including the issues with digital access where rural learners may lack access to the requisite devices and connectivity. Some attempts are being made to overcome them through the distribution of devices as well as enhancing the infrastructure.

Another Input sub-area is the training of teachers so that they can appropriately incorporate TEEs in teaching. In the future, virtual classrooms in Oman are likely to continue to expand, especially if combining traditional classroom work with online learning means. The change in the education learning system supports the educational transformation agenda in the country that aims at increasing access, inclusiveness and innovation in learning.




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