Some are even conducting examinations online for primary school. Selfishness won't allow some people have small sense

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So lemme understand this: imagine that you're a trader and you sell the same commodity as the landlord of your shop. You have more customers than he does because people have tried your goods and his and they have discovered that you have better quality than he does. Something unexpected happens and an embargo is placed on movement. You are affected and so is your landlord. You come up with the idea of reaching out to your customers via the internet and you also take the initiative to courier their order to them.

Your landlord sees this and then insists that you cannot do that because both of you are affected by the embargo on movement and he sees no reason why you should leverage the internet to continue to do business when he is not doing any business. Your landlord argues further that he does not think it is right for you to charge your clients extra for couriering their orders to them because they will be spending too much on the goods.

Meanwhile he has not said it is okay for you not to pay rent on your shop in view of the lockdown and the lack of business thereof. In fact, he is looking forward to receiving rent from you because of the downturn in business he has suffered.

So tell me, should you listen to your landlord and do as he says? Does he have the right to act as he has done? Is it his duty to complain on behalf of your clients who are only yours because he failed them?

In case you haven't noticed, this is a parody of Lagos State versus private schools in an effort to innovate for progress.

Pray tell, how is it logical for your landlord to behave this way especially when you consider that your clients chose you precisely because of his shortcomings in business?

Furthermore, what gives your landlord the right to stymie your business when he does not carry the burden of rent that you do on his account?

ikorodureporta:


Source: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/lagos-bars-private-schools-from-online-teaching.html

If we had a responsible system, don't u think School calendar will run irrespective of whatever is going on? Rubbish government

Shehucom:
If you can Afford to send your kids to a school that pays over 250k per term, then you shouldn't have complaints about devices and power you need for the online classes. Only High cost schools would offer this, so Lagos state government should leave them alone

How about the vices that comes with the use of technology? U refuse to comment on the part that kids may be exposed to pornographic contents, harassment and bullying. Its a serious fact. Money isn't everything!

CaptainFM1:


How about the vices that comes with the use of technology? U refuse to comment on the part that kids may be exposed to pornographic contents, harassment and bullying. Its a serious fact. Money isn't everything!

School portals routinely block access to unwanted websites. Parental controls also achieve the same on individual devices. These tools have been available forever. As for harassment and bullying, the risk is no greater than when a kid takes public transport or walks to school and interacts with the public on daily basis. The tools I described above prevent access to any unapproved sites and shield from unwanted interactions. I understand your concerns, but know that online schooling is not a nouveau idea. It has been practiced for a long time in other countries (and even Nigeria) even before the lockdown happened.

ikorodureporta:


Source: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/lagos-bars-private-schools-from-online-teaching.html

I think this is a good idea, the parents are on lockdown where does the school expect the parents to work and pay the tuition fees of their wards in private school? How about lack of electricity( they have to pay for fuel to have stable electricity for a lecture that will run for hours), how about subscription (we all know how expensive data is in Nigeria). The parents will be running at a huge loss. The LAgos state government have a point here

I have a team of American, British and Nigerian curricular certified tutors. They are well trained and equipped to teach your children in secondary school, Advanced Placement program, Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and A Level.
We teach on-line via the most student friendly platforms. Send a private message and I will link you up.
We are not a school so, your are covered. You are not breaking any law.

The kids must of course keep learning but there is just no way that schools on their own should decide to start an academic year in the middle of the current crisis.

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CoronaVirusPro:


Well stated.

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Funpeter:
laugh in swalli.... Even the so call policy makers children are attending online school.... When the term starts so many activities will be done.........

I see..

Mancala:


School portals routinely block access to unwanted websites. Parental controls also achieve the same on individual devices. These tools have been available forever. As for harassment and bullying, the risk is no greater than when a kid takes public transport or walks to school and interacts with the public on daily basis. The tools I described above prevent access to any unapproved sites and shield from unwanted interactions. I understand your concerns, but know that online schooling is not a nouveau idea. It has been practiced for a long time in other countries (and even Nigeria) even before the lockdown happened.

We should blame the government for everything. This Covid-19 really expose all the rots in the system. The government will still not learn even after covid-19 has gone.

wonuks:
Abeg allow them to teach online. That's the advantage technology offers. We're on lockdown not on shut down. Biko don't dull the children's brain

*Modified* Online teaching should only be temporal and shouldn't cost any additional fees. Once the covid 19 period is over there should be a catch up or crash course for students that couldn't connect.

So you are saying that children that couldn't connect deserve a meagre crash course while the ones that could connect deserves adequate teaching simply because they could afford to get access.

Reason wetin u type, sense is far from it

Leezah:


Thank you for asking after me. I have observed only few people here are deep thinkers and articulate with their thoughts.

What would you want to chat about?

Everything, #you #me #Lockdown #Lifes in general

wonder233:
I support the government on this. These Shylock Lagos private school owners will stop at nothing to exploit.
Let parents at least use this lockdown period to bond with their kids. Let the kids learn other things like crafts, domestic chores, etc. Let them be revising what they've been taught before, or let them just play.
We run a unified academic calendar at primary and secondary level. So, if they conclude their term online, so what happens to their counterparts in government schools?

You are very right..... what happens to their counterpart in public schools?

What about the children of the poor who do not have access to android phone and internet in towns and villages?

If those children in the villageare are left behind, we will be creating another group of bandits in few years.
Let us support equality of all citizens in Nigeria.
Government needs to take action and if possible prosecute the private schools going against this instruction.

Lol

ikorodureporta:


Source: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/lagos-bars-private-schools-from-online-teaching.html

It is like telling a doctor not to open a private hospital. Another wild goose chase.
The government should come and stop us. We have already recorded a large number of them. In fact, my boss is not going to have hard time paying us.

OceanEye:
Why resuming when public and less privileged have no chance to? Let us all be one during this unexpected global crisis.

Truly black man cannot grow!!! The private schools sprang up because of failure on the part of government
Now private schools are making attempt to keep learning in progress, either they charge or not, I don't care. Anyone who knows about child development won't talk like that woman. Instead of her to sit up and ask how public schools can catch up with the rest of the private counterparts and rest of the world. They are here saying rubbish and trying slow others down.

She should identify the mitigating factors and recommend government do something meaningful about it. Not this nonsense she is saying. Untill Nigerians start asking right questions, these clueless ones at the helm of affairs will ruin the future of our kids.

We don't have education system, we only run examination systems, la cram la pour. This covid present opportunity for our lecturers and scientists to show themselves but lo and behold, they are nowhere to be found or fighting for increase on salary. Shame on black man!! Shame

sidonlook:


You are very right..... what happens to their counterpart in public schools?

What about the children of the poor who do not have access to android phone and internet in towns and villages?

If those children in the villageare are left behind, we will be creating another group of bandits in few years.
Let us support equality of all citizens in Nigeria.
Government needs to take action and if possible prosecute the private schools going against this instruction.

I shake my head for you, instead of you to ask government to put things in place so kids can catch up with the rest of the world, you are here saying trash. Which village are you commenting from?

sidonlook:


You are very right..... what happens to their counterpart in public schools?

What about the children of the poor who do not have access to android phone and internet in towns and villages?

If those children in the village are are left behind, we will be creating another group of bandits in few years.
Let us support equality of all citizens in Nigeria.
Government needs to take action and if possible prosecute the private schools going against this instruction.

I think you are approaching this from a flawed perspective. What you are advocating is that all Nigerian citizens should be subjected to the same mediocre standard of education that the government provides. You want the government to handicap private schools so that they descend to the same archaic standards with the poor results we see in public schools, all in the name of equality? We should demand equal opportunity not equal outcomes. Why not demand that government provide decent facilities in public schools instead of trying to prevent private schools from providing same which parents are prepared to pay for, even after paying taxes to the government? I have news for you. The government does not have the legal authority to prevent private schools from conducting online instruction. This erroneous belief that the Nigerian government has the power to do anything is an unfortunate outcome of our poor educational system.

Unfortunately, the poor kids in the village without access to good education are already being left behind. Life for them is not fair, but the solution is not a "crabs in a bucket" approach. Many private schools are not teaching towards WAEC and JAMB. A lot of them are following the International Baccalaureate curriculum and also preparing their students for SAT. Govt cannot and should not get in the way of progress in their bid to cover up their failure.

YemyTemmy:


Truly black man cannot grow!!! The private schools sprang up because of failure on the part of government
Now private schools are making attempt to keep learning in progress, either they charge or not, I don't care. Anyone who knows about child development won't talk like that woman. Instead of her to sit up and ask how public schools can catch up with the rest of the private counterparts and rest of the world. They are here saying rubbish and trying slow others down.

She should identify the mitigating factors and recommend government do something meaningful about it. Not this nonsense she is saying. Untill Nigerians start asking right questions, these clueless ones at the helm of affairs will ruin the future of our kids.

We don't have education system, we only run examination systems, la cram la pour. This covid present opportunity for our lecturers and scientists to show themselves but lo and behold, they are nowhere to be found or fighting for increase on salary. Shame on black man!! Shame

And that can be done even before the lockdown

This days many of us only read through subject neglecting the content. See people blowing grammar up and down and others mentioning USA and the likes in comparison with our dear Nigeria.

Please you people should read the content. If we are lazy to read the content I wonder how we will have time to guide the children with online teaching.

SmartyPants:
They didnt bar online teaching. They barred resumption of the third term.

this guy gets it

And I am saying the government has no legal authority to bar the resumption of third or any term or online schooling for a private school. The goals of some of their curriculum are different like I stated earlier. Some of them do not even follow the term structure of government schools. It's a laughable idea.

Leezah:


Thank you for asking after me. I have observed only few people here are deep thinkers and articulate with their thoughts.

What would you want to chat about?

some people's brains are too void to think deep
you want to give them cancer of the brain

let's talk about how we can make you CEO/Queen of nairaland

Leezah:
Why? What of this week in the rural areas like maroko, Ilaje axix etc


Monday Digest.

It takes courage for a person to seek help in any critical situation. It takes a build up confidence for someone to knock at your door at this time.

Hey! Of course people have their ego remember? Asking for financial assistance in this period or any time doesn't insinuate poverty, suffering or lack. It simply implies that they consider you as a person who they can lay their shoulders on.

In any sense, kindly assist if you can in your little capacity. Do not nag, Avoid grumbling, rumbling and complaining. Even if you're not in the best position to assist, please don't make them to feel bad or dejected. Give them an assurance of hope and better future. I can bet you, many people are going through difficult time.
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I like you

I really don't see anything wrong with private schools conducting classes online.

As long as they have a system that can work for all their registered students then I think it's the right thing to do.

Also, there's nothing wrong with charging for tuition. It's a business is it not? The teachers have to be paid too, so where will private schools generate the money needed to pay teacher's salaries. Should the teachers be laid off?

This goes against the rules of capitalism.

Saintinoo:

Did you read what the commissioner said? Resuming 3rd term online, those students who can't afford to learn online what will happen to them?

Resume third term, How? When most schools have not finished second term or done their second term exams.

What concerns me about those students that cannot afford to learn online? Are you concerned about millions of almajiris in the north who cannot learn both offline and online? Maybe you should stop your children from going to school to show sympathy for almajiris.

One of the main reason Nigeria can never develop is because of anarchists or naysayers. They can give you a thousand and one reason why any and every new idea cannot work, but not just one idea on how it can work. People have brought such stupid excuses on why online teaching cannot work. Stupid excuses like no electricity, but their phones is never off, they always find ways to charge it, even though there are no electricity. Some complained of cost of data, meanwhile they are always on Facebook, whatsapp, instagram, nairaland, etc. Is it with fm radio that they are able to access these sites? Another stupid excuse is that the parents don't have time; during a lockdown? Where will the parents go? There are memes all over social media of jobless husband's doing house chores and crazy stuff because of boredom due to lockdown.

Anyway, that one na Lagos State problem, the time table for my children's online class came out yesterday, so we are preparing for online lessons. Lagos State should be at the forefront of promoting online classes instead of being an enemy of progress.

Her mumu is so strong, I am shocked.

xcabczyxabczzzz:

What about the government school student?

They can do a unified radio learning of core subjects or even TV learning at certain hours of the day. Some states are already doing this.
There us nothing wrong with online learning and it definitely can't be unified.
Those children in private schools who's parents cannot afford data or fuel should join the public schools on radio. Those small transmitter radios carried about by people only uses batteries.
The whole world is doing online learning especially in countries ravaged by the pandemic. The pandemic doesn't have to stop every aspect of our living, and anything that represents a sense of normalcy should be encouraged.
Children can't just keep playing about for months, even if they love to

Badonasty:
I told someone that schools aren’t supposed to charge for that but the person told me to keep quiet

Private schools are not charity organisations.
There is a lot put into online classes. Children are still given assignments which they do online, and their teachers mark/review them. Video conferencing may also be done. Perhaps the fees should be reduced, but it shouldn't be free.
We encourage people to work from home, and you see many organisations having meetings, conferencing online. They have simply moved business online where possible. So we ask everyone to stop working, even if they can work from home online?