Vineeta Garg - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - Delhi, India

Vinita, an IT head from India, shares her experience transitioning to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the challenges faced by teachers and students, the technical and logistical issues, and the solutions implemented. Vinita highlights the importance of adapting to new norms, maintaining student engagement through extracurricular activities, and the innovative methods she employed, such as integrating music into the curriculum. She also reflects on the growth and innovation mindsets fostered during this period.

What was the primary responsibility of the speaker as the IT head during the transition to online education?

• Hiring new teachers

• Ensuring the safety of students' data

• Organizing extracurricular activities

• Managing the school's finances

How did the school address the issue of students lacking computers for online classes?

• By providing free laptops to all students

• By encouraging the use of smartphones

• By setting up computer labs in the community

• By reducing the number of online classes

What additional activities were organized to support students' well-being during virtual classes?

• Field trips and excursions

• Yoga, music, and art activities

• Cooking and gardening classes

• Dance and drama workshops

What was a major challenge in teaching computer science online?

• Inability to conduct exams

• Difficulty in testing code without computers

• Lack of interest from students

• Limited access to textbooks

What mindset did the speaker emphasize as important for students during the pandemic?

• Growth and innovation mindset

• Relaxed mindset

• Traditional mindset

• Competitive mindset

How did the speaker integrate music into the curriculum?

• By offering music as an elective subject

• By hiring professional musicians

• By writing songs aligned with the curriculum

• By organizing music competitions

What social issues were addressed through the songs written by the speaker?

• Cyber safety and road safety

• Political awareness

• Economic inequality

• Environmental conservation