Govt to introduce blended learning model in selected city schools next week

The government is set to introduce a blended learning model in selected renowned schools in metropolitan and city corporation areas from next week, combining in-person and online classes.

“Under the proposed schedule, students will attend physical classes on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, while lessons on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday will be conducted online,” Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said at a press briefing at International Mother Language Institute in the capital.

“We are planning three days of in-person classes and three days online,” he added.

The minister said the system would initially be introduced in metropolitan and city corporation areas, but not across all schools.

“It is not a pandemic-era measure. We are not enforcing it forcibly. It is intended for well-established schools with large student populations, particularly those where many students commute by car,” he said, adding that not all metropolitan cities are included in the plan.

He also noted that teachers will remain present at their respective institutions even while conducting online classes.

The government will take steps to address technical challenges, including improving internet connectivity and Wi-Fi facilities. “No decision will be imposed in a way that disrupts the education system,” he said.