Gyeonggi Office of Education to Switch to 'Full Remote Classes' for Two Weeks Starting the 12th

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education announced on the 9th that, as social distancing in the metropolitan area is raised to Level 4, all classes will switch to remote learning for two weeks starting from the 12th.

This measure is two days earlier than the remote learning start date of the 14th announced by the Ministry of Education.

On the morning of the same day, the Ministry of Education stated that although Level 4 social distancing measures will be applied from the 12th, full remote learning will be implemented from the 14th considering the preparation period for the academic schedule.

A Gyeonggi Office of Education official explained, "Considering the spread of COVID-19, we consulted with the Ministry of Education and decided that schools ready for remote learning should not wait until the 14th but proceed immediately."

The institutions subject to the remote learning transition include kindergartens, elementary, middle, and high schools, special schools, lifelong education facilities, and various other schools.

However, in unavoidable cases such as pre-education related to COVID-19 vaccination for 3rd-year high school students, schools that have not completed written exams, grade confirmation, and emergency care in elementary schools, limited attendance is allowed by separating grades and classes to minimize density.

The Gyeonggi Office of Education has identified 11 middle schools and 19 high schools in the province where written exams have not yet been completed.

Also, summer vacations for each school are expected to start as early as next week, so remote learning in the province is expected to last for a maximum of two weeks.

Schools at all levels plan to conduct classes focused on communication between teachers and students, such as real-time interactive classes.

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