Nirmala R, who teaches Kannada and Science here Government Higher Primary School In Doddahundi, classes like this are being held from the first week of July.
“I helped students download the Google app on their parents’ phones. I conduct classes between 11 am and 1 pm as it is a convenient time slot for the students,” she said. “Most of my students are from poor families engaged in farming.
The parents return from the field at 11 am and give their phones to the children. The sessions have become quite popular.”
Nagendra CS and Naveen Kumar PM, teachers of Government Upper Primary School of Gopalpura, Devarahalli Government School, also started conducting classes this month.
“The main challenge was that the students did not have computers or high-end phones in their homes. we use WhatsApp To send and evaluate worksheets. We keep in touch with all the students via phone and keep motivating them to learn.”
Naveen, who teaches English, said online classes were a new experience for many students. “The participation has been encouraging. They answer the questions we ask and interact during the session,” he said.
Gundlupet Block Education Officer SC Shivamurthy, who supports teachers in their efforts, said students were adopting alternative forms of learning, including the Chandana channel.
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