“Online education is a must in such a situation. But I do not believe for a moment that distance or online education is a satisfying alternative to teaching in the classroom. It is reported that several trade unions including the Ceylon Teachers ‘Service Union, the Ceylon Teachers’ Union, the All Ceylon United Teachers’ Union and the Sri Lanka National Principals’ Union have joined the strike. Commenting on this, the Minister said that only some teachers have taken steps to withdraw from teaching activities today. However, the Minister of Education said that online education should be continued and that it was not a permanent solution.

Source: The Nation July 12, 2021 06:56 UTC