No need for parents to buy gadgets for online learning -- DepEd
Published Jun 19, 2020 12:00 am
By Merlina Hernando-Malipot
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday reiterated that there is no need for parents, guardians, and learners to buy any gadget to participate in the learning programs for the incoming school year 2020-2021.
In a statement, DepEd said that gadgets or devices are not being required by DepEd among learners as it implements distance/blended learning when classes formally start on August 24.
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“We are reiterating to our parents and learners that they are not required to buy any gadgets, or connect to the internet, to participate in the learning programs for the incoming school year,” DepEd said.
As a response to the COVID-19 situation in the country, DepEd has developed its Basic Education -Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP). Due to the absence of face-to-face classes, schools are directed to implement blended/distance learning modalities wherein lessons will be delivered to the students in their homes.
In the blended/distance learning modalities, DepEd will utilize online learning resources such as its learning portal called “DepEd Commons.” Lessons may also be delivered through television or radio-based instruction.
For learners without any access to technology at all, the DepEd assured that it will provide printed or digital modules to be delivered to the homes of the students, or picked up by their parents at designated places, within coordinated schedules for learners.
DepEd issued the reminder after receiving an incident report of a learner who killed himself in Sto. Domingo, Albay on June 17. “We extend our sincerest condolences to the bereaved family and we offer our prayers for his eternal repose,” DepEd said. “We have gathered preliminary information but will not disclose any out of respect for the family’s privacy,” it added.
Don’t spread ‘insensitive half-truths’
The DepEd appealed to the public not to “fall prey to contrived fear and rage” as it continues to find ways to ensure that learning will continue amid the pandemic.
“Suicide cases are sensitive and complex matters,” DepEd said. “It takes professional skill and competence in analyzing human behavior to determine what makes a young person commit suicide,” it added.
The DepEd strongly denounced those who “concoct opportunistic and insensitive half-truth statements about the learner’s demise to forward their agenda of demonizing the Department’s commitment to provide learning opportunities amidst the pandemic.” DepEd said that their “hasty and generalized statement is irresponsible and misleading for it tarnishes the memory of the dead and insults the family, while misinforming the public of the set-up of the upcoming school year.”
Given that face-to-face classes are not allowed, the DepEd said that it continues to pursue various distance learning delivery modalities, among which is online learning. However, the DepEd clarified that “online learning is only one option” among many modes.
“We are preparing printed modules for those without internet connectivity or gadgets at home,” the DepEd said. “We will also complement these with educational television programs and radio-based instruction,” it added.
If it is not possible for learners to participate in online learning, DepEd stressed they can still participate in the other learning programs being prepared for the incoming school year.
"Those who insist on framing learning continuity in the context only of online learning are not adequately informed, and are misleading the public in the process,” DepEd stressed.
DepEd said that preparations are currently underway to implement home-based learning through any or a blending of TV, radio, online, and printed modules. “These modes will be offered accordingly depending on the capacity of our learners’ households,” the agency explained.
The agency is also tapping private partners and local government units to “assist us in this challenging” implementation of School Year 2020-2021 so that “more learners can still continue their education despite the crisis.”
The DepEd noted that learners’ situations are also of utmost consideration as it implements various learning modalities this coming SY. “We are not blind to the reality that not every learner has the same resources,” the agency said. “We are continuously setting up policies, plans, and processes that are inclusive and responsive to the realities to ensure no learner will be left behind during this crisis and beyond,” it added.
As it exerts efforts to make education available and thriving amidst the public health situation, DepEd appealed to the public to “help us echo this message of hope, and not fall prey to contrived fear and rage.”
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“We are reiterating to our parents and learners that they are not required to buy any gadgets, or connect to the internet, to participate in the learning programs for the incoming school year,” DepEd said.
As a response to the COVID-19 situation in the country, DepEd has developed its Basic Education -Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP). Due to the absence of face-to-face classes, schools are directed to implement blended/distance learning modalities wherein lessons will be delivered to the students in their homes.
In the blended/distance learning modalities, DepEd will utilize online learning resources such as its learning portal called “DepEd Commons.” Lessons may also be delivered through television or radio-based instruction.
For learners without any access to technology at all, the DepEd assured that it will provide printed or digital modules to be delivered to the homes of the students, or picked up by their parents at designated places, within coordinated schedules for learners.
DepEd issued the reminder after receiving an incident report of a learner who killed himself in Sto. Domingo, Albay on June 17. “We extend our sincerest condolences to the bereaved family and we offer our prayers for his eternal repose,” DepEd said. “We have gathered preliminary information but will not disclose any out of respect for the family’s privacy,” it added.
Don’t spread ‘insensitive half-truths’
The DepEd appealed to the public not to “fall prey to contrived fear and rage” as it continues to find ways to ensure that learning will continue amid the pandemic.
“Suicide cases are sensitive and complex matters,” DepEd said. “It takes professional skill and competence in analyzing human behavior to determine what makes a young person commit suicide,” it added.
The DepEd strongly denounced those who “concoct opportunistic and insensitive half-truth statements about the learner’s demise to forward their agenda of demonizing the Department’s commitment to provide learning opportunities amidst the pandemic.” DepEd said that their “hasty and generalized statement is irresponsible and misleading for it tarnishes the memory of the dead and insults the family, while misinforming the public of the set-up of the upcoming school year.”
Given that face-to-face classes are not allowed, the DepEd said that it continues to pursue various distance learning delivery modalities, among which is online learning. However, the DepEd clarified that “online learning is only one option” among many modes.
“We are preparing printed modules for those without internet connectivity or gadgets at home,” the DepEd said. “We will also complement these with educational television programs and radio-based instruction,” it added.
If it is not possible for learners to participate in online learning, DepEd stressed they can still participate in the other learning programs being prepared for the incoming school year.
"Those who insist on framing learning continuity in the context only of online learning are not adequately informed, and are misleading the public in the process,” DepEd stressed.
DepEd said that preparations are currently underway to implement home-based learning through any or a blending of TV, radio, online, and printed modules. “These modes will be offered accordingly depending on the capacity of our learners’ households,” the agency explained.
The agency is also tapping private partners and local government units to “assist us in this challenging” implementation of School Year 2020-2021 so that “more learners can still continue their education despite the crisis.”
The DepEd noted that learners’ situations are also of utmost consideration as it implements various learning modalities this coming SY. “We are not blind to the reality that not every learner has the same resources,” the agency said. “We are continuously setting up policies, plans, and processes that are inclusive and responsive to the realities to ensure no learner will be left behind during this crisis and beyond,” it added.
As it exerts efforts to make education available and thriving amidst the public health situation, DepEd appealed to the public to “help us echo this message of hope, and not fall prey to contrived fear and rage.”