15/05/2020
2020 E-LEARNING MEMO 2
Dear Parents/Guardians
The e-learning program is set to commence soon and, in this report, we shall explain further on key issues to be noted in this process. We would like to thank all parents and learners who have been patient in anticipation of the program and together we will ensure a successful implementation of the e-learning program.
On the 4th of May 2020 we reported that soon learners will be able to learn from home and in this regard, we shall explain the step by step guide on how to enjoy the benefits of the e-learning program.
THE PROCESS
Furthermore, may we inform all our stakeholders what has been done and what is required of you at this stage. During the past 2 weeks we have been setting up the online classes in the following formats:
1-Full name of student
2-Class
3-Number of subjects each student is doing (to ensure each student is enrolled in the correct class)
4-Class teacher (to enable the teacher to interact with his/her online class)
5-Administrators (Principal, Head of department, Deputy and General School Administration).
6-Parent/Guardian (to enable parents' access to their child's performance information in terms of grades.)
We have successfully managed to finish up the process of setting up the online classes and the following are the guidelines:
1-In the coming week we shall send via email, text and WhatsApp each students Gatelearn email (for example [email protected]) and their Gatelearn password. However due to the number of accounts being created information will be sent over the space of one week from Sunday 17th of May to the 22nd of May 2020.
2-Learners will use the same login information to login to Gatelearn and Microsoft virtual classes.
3-Once they login they will be directed to their classes.
4-Each week learners will be expected to complete exercises, tests and this will continue even after the lock down period is over until their end of year examinations or final year. How they perform in these online tests will enable their teachers and school administrators to build up custom material for each class and ultimately each student.
4.1 - Peradventure if the exams for Zimsec are not written the Examination Board can use its discretion to use the Coursework marks for the purposes of final grading should the situation demand.
5- We have set up a dedicated support line to assist with technical problems.
263784026105-Whatsapp and calls
263783550221-. Calls only
263717028032 –Calls
263733768802- WhatsApp only
SCHOOL FEES
We would like to thank the parents and guardians who have been giving the school practical support by paying the Second Term school fees as our fixed costs remain constant despite the lockdown.
EXAMINATIONS
PLEASE NOTE ALL THE EXAMINATION CANDIDATES WHO HAVE NOT FINISHED TOPPING UP FOR NOVEMBER AND JUNE EXAMINATIONS SHOULD TO DO SO URGENTLY.
E-LEARNING TABLETS
Those who paid their e-learning fees will receive their tablets at the end of the lockdown.
Many Thanks
Mr.B.M.Zulu
The Head