Synchronous learning

[dawnsparks]

Dear ICS,

I was wondering if parents decided to leave Ethiopia before April 29th, would there be an option for our children to do asynchronous learning, and not be counted as absent? 

 

I hope my question make sense. I know that we as a family are struggling to make a decision whether to leave early or wait until the end of April. 

Thank you for any guidance and options should we leave early,

Dawn

[ICS Comms]

Thanks Dawn for your email.

If parents are leaving Addis and unable to meet during the synchronous learning on Addis time, it is not a problem for students to complete work asynchronously.  Students will not be marked as absent.  

The online program through 25 June will be a mix of both synchronous and asynchronous learning. For the start of the program it will be mostly synchronous learning and will be based on Addis Ababa time.

As we get a better understanding of where our families will be located in May and June, we will re-evaluate synchronous learning time zones.  

We do highly encourage parents and students to keep in touch with their teachers and keep them informed of travel dates and time zones.  

Best,

[dawnsparks]

Thank you for the response, and I hope that the school can come up with an actual Time Table since some teachers are planning to leave the country at the end of April, I think it will be hard to continue synchronous learning after the 29th of April. At least your answer helps our family make a better informed decision as to when we should pack out our house and leave the country. 

With appreciation,

Dawn