The Independent Institute of Education (IIE) has shifted to online classes in wake of the novel Covid-19 virus.
The extension of the national lockdown by another two weeks has increased the anxiousness of students. The estimated 2 million students registered at South Africa’s tertiary education providers (public and private) are becoming concerned about the remainder of their 2020 academic year.
To limit this the IIE’s Varsity College has resumed teaching and learning online for their contact mode learners.
Managing Director The IIE’s Varsity College Louise Wiseman, said that it is their priority to ensure their students’ studies continue.
“Their learning experience is an enriched one, where they remain in contact with their lecturers and fellow students. Students will also be guided online by their lecturers,”
She added that she is aware that the transition from face to face contact learning to online contact learning may be daunting.
“We want to assure students and parents that our support team is ready to guide and assist our students every step of the way,” she said.
Students will also have access to library resources online and the assessment tools have been modified. This will ensure that learning outcomes continue to be assessed while lockdown and social distancing regulations exist.
“We trust that all The IIE’s Varsity College students, staff and their families are adjusting during this time and can enjoy some quality time with family,” concludes Wiseman.
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