Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Promotes Online Learning Support Measures for Lifelong Education Institutions

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced on the 18th that it will promote online learning support measures to bridge the learning gap among students of lifelong education institutions during remote classes caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The lifelong education institutions under the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education include accredited lifelong education facilities and literacy education institutions. Accredited facilities recognize academic achievements up to high school graduation level for working youth and adults, while literacy education institutions provide educational programs for literacy skills necessary for daily life and enable learners to obtain academic qualifications.

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education will support one wireless AP and cable installation costs tailored to the facility conditions for accredited lifelong education facilities and literacy education institutions, and provide a monthly communication fee of 30,000 KRW to teachers participating in remote classes. Additionally, 1,000 smart pads will be distributed.

An intermediary support hub institution will also be designated to support literacy education institutions and further strengthen the network.

Cho Hee-yeon, Superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, stated, "This online learning support measure signifies the first step toward bridging the digital education gap in accredited lifelong education facilities and literacy education institutions," adding, "We will strive to ensure that various educational activities are shared and utilized within institutions through collecting field opinions to enhance the quality of classes."

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