Mokokchung, 24 July (MTNews): In a bid to address concerns surrounding the accessibility and effectiveness of online notes that comes along with the rise of online platforms, the Ao Kaketshir Mungdang (AKM) has issued directives to discourage the practice of solely relying on digital materials for academic purposes. The move comes as teachers increasingly turn to online platforms to provide study materials, raising worries about the impact on students’ learning experiences.
“While it may seem convenient for teachers to provide online notes, several reasons prompt AKM to put directives in place to discourage this practice,” AKM Vice-president Onenpong and Education Secretary Lanulemba Longchar stated in a press release on Monday.
The AKM expressed regret over the persisting trend among teachers from various schools who continue to rely heavily on online notes despite previous government directives on the matter.
“Therefore, in support of the notification given by the Directorate and the complaints raised by parents, the AKM appeals for an immediate halt to such practices,” the AKM press note read.
“It is important to note that the decision to stop online notes should be accompanied by effective classroom teaching methods,” it added.
With the updated curriculum provided by NEP, AKM said that the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has minimized the syllabus to some extent in all subjects and grades. “This will make it more convenient for teachers to deal with the academic syllabus compared to the syllabus of previous years,” it explained.
The AKM encouraged the teachers to find the right balance between utilizing online resources and classroom interactions to create an effective and engaging learning environment. Instead of providing entire chapter notes online, AKM encouraged the teachers to impart the value of critical thinking and the importance of verifying the reliability of online sources to their students.
Considering the grievances faced by students, AKM said that it believes the concerned authorities will “look into the matter and ease the plight of the students.”