It is fundamentally clear that schools are at the heart of the community and are not easily replaceable. Both RTÉ and TG4 homeschooling offerings during lockdown highlighted the role of television to provide commendable public service broadcasting. This public service broadcasting must also address the needs of students and citizens with special educational learning needs who may need to isolate at home during the pandemic. It is imperative that such materials are curated in order to provide context and pathways to learning. All of this does not take from online offerings, but merely extends possibilities to access knowledge and learning opportunities.

Source: The Irish Times October 05, 2020 22:52 UTC