MUMBAI: As several states banned online learning for young students, parents and schools across the country took to Twitter on Sunday in protest. Demanding a #RightToLearn, the hashtag had over 35,000 mentions in three hours. Maharashtra, one of those states, banned live classrooms for the pre-primary section, and classes I and II. Schools are allowed to send content through TV and radio.
While some argue virtual classes expose students to more screen time at a young age, others argue a prolonged break will impact learning continuity. “Don’t bound the kids inside their homes. Let them meet their friends and teachers. Let them learn! #righttolearn,” Twitter user Surbhi Oberoi tweeted, along with images of her daughter’s home learning activities.
Don’t bound the kids inside their homes.. Let them meet their friends and teachers.. Let them learn! #righttolearn https://t.co/aYmEndBZqK
— Surbhi Oberoi (@SurbhiOberoi2) 1592728675000
The online campaign has demanded children’s right to learn via any medium; parents’ right to decide best for their wards, and the teachers’ right to work.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/twitter-rage-as-maharashtra-bans-e-learning-for-kids-under-7/articleshow/76502582.cms
