Covid-19 taught us and changed us in so many ways. Life was so fascinating, entertaining and lively before CORONA. But, suddenly a virus named Covid-19 CORONA came to our lives and the complete view and dimensions of our lives has changed. Many new words added to our daily life dictionary like lockdown; sanitizations, quarantine, social distancing etc. and new style of working i.e., work from home too.
Many things have transformed from Offline to Online. Online classes, online social meetings, even attending weddings wedding on Facebook live has become the most usual practice. Everyone from Kindergarten kids to college students are under practicing practice of online learning and teaching. Many teachers have started changing from traditional to purely technical ways of teaching. There are Kindergarten kids and lower grades can be avoided from availing online education where as higher grade students can be provoked to use technology in more good and proper ways.
Little children from preschools and lower primary can be engaged in various at home, short duration online activities whereas higher grade students must be encouraged to use technology in more innovative ways.
The social scenario is not yet normal and there will be great challenges in front of all educational institutions. Social Distancing is a bit disappointing to think hear because, children love outdoor and so many sports events, cruises, festivals and other gatherings are being cancelled due to new norms. These cancellations help us to stop or slow down the spread of disease, allowing the health care system to more readily care for patients to overcome the situation.
Why Cancel?
Cancelling events that are likely to draw crowds is an example of social and physical distancing. Social distancing is deliberately increasing the physical space between people to avoid spreading illness. Staying at least six feet away from each other is the only solution.
World Health Organisation (WHO) has given us directives that, this virus will be with us for a long time, it is a hint for us to move on with our lives simultaneously with CORONA. Time will not wait for us so we need to figure out an alternative for working and continue with the learning, nurturing children and continue with academics domain. But there are so many things which we need to check before we start with the classroom teaching.
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Here are some common guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures which we should to take care of before starting institutions.
Ø Sanitize yourself in the sanitizer tunnel kept at the entrance gate before entering the campus.
Ø You should submit duly filled and signed Medical History form (Covid Survey form) to designated officials at the Institution / Universities.
Ø Use Clean and Neat mask covering nose till chin
Ø Everyone should follow social distancing of at least 1 meter while in Campus and out of Campus, while entering in faculty rooms, labs, offices etc.
Ø Make use of staircase instead of elevators
Ø Aarogya Setu App shall be installed and used by all
Ø Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Ø Clean your hands with sanitizers with at least 70% alcohol base
Ø Everyone should carry their own sanitizer
Ø Do not touch nose, mouth and face area
Ø Do not touch public areas
Ø Do not spit anywhere
Ø Put garbage in dustbinsdust bins only
Ø Maintain a habit of wearing washed and clean cloths.
Ø Sanitize your hands after use of washroom, common drinking water points, before and after your meals
Ø Use of aAir conditioner shall be avoided
Ø Ensure that all doors and windows are in open condition during working hours.
Ø Faculty / staff shall meet the students / parents / visitors at designated waiting / meeting area only
Ø Avoid public transport
Ø Do not visit the campus if you are not feeling well
Ø Avoid visiting the campus if it is possible to get the desired work done telephonically / online
Ø Dividing school hours in shifts.
Ø Change in break timings to avoid crowding near washrooms, washbasins etc.
Ø Have lunch at designated place
Ø Use of online transactions etc.
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less. One day this will be over and we will be grateful for life in ways never felt possible before.