Samer Bashir News Today

Last March, Jordan switched to distance learning for its 2.5 million K-12 students, using an online learning program developed by a local tech company. Its platform is the most extensive in the Arab world, where many countries have relied on televised lessons during the pandemic.  Since schools remain shut in Jordan, educators are expanding distance learning for the long haul, adding new features that include a chat interface. The platform allows smartphone users to log on without paying for...