In creativity versus screen time, Kashmir private schools for full online classes

Srinagar: J&K Education Chamber – a grouping of private schools of J&K – today demanded restoration of full online classes.

Addressing a press conference in Srinagar today, the chamber members said that ‘the education sector has been one of the worst affected in the ongoing pandemic. World-over the schools and universities shifted to online classes to compensate for the losses. Jammu and Kashmir also followed the suit and switched over to online classes so that our students aren’t left behind.’

“Online classes in no way can compensate for the brick and mortar classrooms, but these are extraordinary times which need extraordinary measures. At present online classes are the best available option for students. Unfortunately the recent J&K government order directing schools to reduce screen time of online classes has put a dampener on the otherwise regulated academic session”, the chamber members said.

“Private Schools comprise of a major stakeholder and it is imperative for government to take on board every stakeholder before announcing any policy change. Our question is that why we were not taken on board and instead govt lied on this front. On what basis and research did they announce reduction of screen time”, the asked.