Navigating Education in the Age of Covid-19: From Rapid Reactions to Sustainable Solutions

Iltaf Shah

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol11.iss5.4108

Authors

Iltaf Shah

United Arab Emirates University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol11.iss5.4108

Keywords:

pre-pandemic, post-pandemic, COVID-19, Higher education

Abstract

The pandemic outbreak presented many challenges to higher education in the UAE, but the government and universities adapted quickly to ensure that students could continue their studies without interruption. The Ministry of Education launched a virtual learning initiative that provided universities and colleges with the necessary guidance and resources to deliver their courses and lectures remotely. The government offered financial assistance and launched several initiatives to help students access the necessary tools and technology to continue their studies remotely, such as providing laptops and tablets to students who needed them. The Department of Chemistry at UAEU shifted to online learning, provided faculty-wide support, and ensured that every student was able to participate in digital learning. The measures taken by the UAE government and the Department of Chemistry at UAEU ensured the safety of its students and staff while continuing to deliver quality education.

Author Biography

Iltaf Shah, United Arab Emirates University

Department of Chemistry, College of Science

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