The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) on Thursday admitted during a virtual House hearing that poor internet connection, especially in the provinces, has made the conduct of online classes “not viable.”According to CHEd chair Prospero De Vera, the commission has received petitions from student organizations to stop the conduct of online classes, owing to poor connectivity issues. ADVERTISEMENTAs an alternative to online classes, De Vera proposed that colleges and universities apply “flexible learning,” a combination of online and offline learning activities, with take-home activities that students can work on during their free time. —Melvin GasconRead NextEDITORS' PICKMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 30, 2020 21:17 UTC