After the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquake disaster in February, universities switched to online education. It was stated that after the state dormitories affiliated to the General Directorate of Credits and Dormitories were opened to earthquake victims, a statement would be made in April for training. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Will universities be face to face? answered the question.
Erdogan: Let’s continue with the online system
Making statements in a program he attended President Recep Tayyip Erdoganevaluated the universities. In his statement, Erdogan said, “It won’t be for a long time, but let’s continue with the online system a little bit. Because our dormitories see a lot of our work,” he said.
The President stated that the decision will be taken by YÖK after April. However, he stated that his doors are also open to hybrid education. “If the conditions are favourable, distance education and face-to-face education are blended. hybrid teaching option Of course it will be appreciated.”
As you know, after the earthquakes, earthquake victims were temporarily placed in KYK dormitories. Then, it was announced that education and training would continue until the next summer months, just like in the pandemic. Of course, it should be noted that this decision only affects universities.
YÖK said that education was suspended until further notice. Erol Özvar, President of YÖK“As of the beginning of April, we will review and evaluate the blended (hybrid) education option, which offers face-to-face education as well as distance education if the conditions become favorable,” he said.
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