After almost three weeks, the University of Mumbai has announced that all affiliated colleges with them need to start regular online lectures for the 2020-21 academic year, the university has released details on how to carry forward this evolution.
Firstly, college teachers have been requested to divide each subject into four quadrants which are first video lecture, second specially prepared reading material that can be downloaded/printed, third self-assessment tests through tests/quizzes and fourth an online discussion forum to clear all doubts of students.
The circular then states that in case of students struggling to participate in online lectures due to lack of equipment or internet connections in their area, colleges should also make such lectures available on YouTube/Facebook, share notes via email/WhatsApp and personally contact students and provide counselling.
Circular which dated August 24 states that, “Teachers should also form small groups of five to ten students for better communication within the group to discuss regular lessons and get their feedback as well. Counselling sessions should also be conducted and teachers should be in regular touch with parents as well.”
Previously, the University of Mumbai had released a circular on August 2 addressed to all affiliated colleges. Which stated that with the completion of admissions for all batches, except first-year undergraduate and postgraduate graduate courses, colleges should start with virtual lectures only for the new academic year August 7 onwards.
