Adopting Digital Solutions to Improve Education
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We already knew that kids learned computer technology more easily than adults, it is as if children were waiting all these centuries for someone to invent their native language.” – Jaron Lanier
In March 2020, the Government of Malawi (GoM) announced the closure of all educational facilities to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). This forced millions of primary and secondary school children plus college students out of the classroom. But the nation found a way out – distant learning.
Both public and private institutions tried to – albeit to different levels of success – implement distant learning programs for students across the country. Public institutions mainly used radio as the main form of tutoring while private institutions utilized digital platforms (Facebook, e-mail, internet, and WhatsApp).
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Government has asked all form four students especial from boarding schools to undergo COVID-19 tests after finishing writing the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examination.
The call has been made in a statement from the Ministry of Health made available to faceofmalawi.
“As you are aware form four candidates will be finalizing MSCE exams tomorrow, Friday, 29th January, 2021. Government would like to give guidance on how the Form Four candidates from the Boarding Schools will be released to ensure minimized risk of COVID transmission.
“The Head teachers should release all Form Four candidates in Boarding Schools once they have completed the exams and inform the candidates, parents and guardians to ensure that once they get home, they should get tested for #COVID19 at a nearest government health facility,” said Chikondano C. Mussa.
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Main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regional governor (South)Charles Mchacha has backtracked on his declaration to contest for the party’s presidency to replace its president Peter Mutharika, saying he will not after a backlash of an interview he had with Times TV.
DPP Regional Governor for the south, Charles Mchacha
The campaign poster purported to be coming from Mchacha
Mchacha has since disowned the campaign flyer that is circulating on social media that he intends to stand for the party’s presidential position during the forthcoming convention.
Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, Mchacha who is also former cabinet minister contends that he does not have any plans to stand as a presidential candidate for the party.
Mangochi Secondary School has been temporarily closed after half f the students tested positive for Coronavirus. Mangochi District Health Officer Dr. Kondwan