KES College Teacher Training in E-learning and Mixed Learning

KES College, responding directly to the challenges and new conditions created by the coronavirus pandemic, has changed the way of teaching with the introduction of distance e-learning with the primary aim of continuing and completing the studies of its students.

Distance e-learning has now become absolutely necessary for the continuation of the operation of KES College, due to recent drastic preventive measures (including the suspension of the attendance of students with physical presence) taken by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus to limit the transmission of COVID-19 coronavirus.

In the framework of the continuous training and development of its staff, KES College informs that it has successfully implemented three Single-Company Programs entitled "TEACHERS TRAINING IN E-LEARNING AND MIXED LEARNING".

These programs were carried out from 22/4/2020 until 4/5/2020 and have been approved by the Human Resources Development Authority of Cyprus.

Most of the above Programs were taught by the distinguished educator Mrs. Charoula Angeli, Ph.D. Professor of Instructional Technology, Department of Education and Director of the Centre of Teaching and Learning at the University of Cyprus.

Part of the above Programs was also taught by the Educational Officer of KES College, Mrs. Elena Anastasiou, Ph.D.

In these programs participated Teachers, Vocational Training Instructors and Managers of KES College.

During the Programs, special emphasis was placed on the effective use and evaluation of the usefulness of the various electronic and asynchronous learning platforms, such as MS Teams, Zoom, Moodle etc. In addition, participants had the opportunity to train in the use of other tools such as kahoot for the preparation of quizzes/exams as well as ezTalks for the creation of webinars etc.

All participants were fully satisfied and it is certain these Programmes will assist them in the more efficient performance of their duties.

All participants in the above Programs will be given a Certificate of Attendance by KES College.

The College's Management expresses special thanks to Dr. Charoula Angeli for her collaboration with KES College as well as Dr. Elena Anastasiou for their contribution to the success of the above Programs.

Furthermore, the College's Management expresses warm thanks to the HRDA Officers for their excellent cooperation and at the same time congratulates the HRDA's Directorate for its immediate, positive and meaningful response in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.