E-Learning; The New Norm

Nafti To Start The Next Academic Year With A New Approach

 
Karlien Kotey

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Most tertiary institutions in Ghana have operated under the face to face interaction over the years. 

However, the effect of Covid-19 has introduced an approach that requires a computer, a phone and access to good internet; E-Learning.



The National Film and Television Institute is an educational institution that provides media arts training designed to develop students scholarly, creatively and to introduce them to a professional approach to Film Making, Television Production and Journalism.



The Head of Production at NAFTI, Kwamena Aboagye says the institute will start the next semester virtually to suit the Covid-19 era.

Internet packages will also be given to students after paying they have paid the required percentage of the fees to aid in the online learning process.



Nafti news spoke to some students at the institute. A video editing student, Michael Konings mentioned that the initiative will help students take their lessons at a more flexible rate. 

He however added that he will not benefit in terms of practicals and other activities that demand face to face interactions.

Also, a broadcast Journalism Student, Melissa Fawks mentioned that in terms of internet accessibility many students might be living in remote areas who do not have frequent access to the internet.



Mr Aboagye mentioned that semester will include (8) eight weeks for online sessions and (4) four weeks for practical sessions respectively.


With this approach students will have a real hands-on approach on what has been learnt virtually.


As part of the rotational approach, students at NAFTI will each be given internet packages after a 60% down payment of the school year's fees.


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