On March 2020, 3, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology notified national and public universities of "the start of classes at universities, etc. in the second year of Reiwa".The content calls attention when implementing measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection and organizing academic schedules.

 The notification covers seven items, "Preventing the spread of infection at universities, etc." "Handling of academic schedules, etc." "Utilization of distance learning" "Handling of school payments such as tuition fees and student study support" " "Considerations regarding international students", "Considerations regarding students" such as on-campus activities, private travel, and job hunting, "Regarding securing work systems for part-time staff, etc."

 Regarding the use of distance learning, lectures will be delivered in real time using a video conference system, and teachers and students will have a question-and-answer session and exchange opinions using video and audio, and online teaching materials such as MOOC will be prepared. An example was given of how students can take classes within the deadline and submit assignments, ask questions, and exchange opinions among students via the Internet.In both cases, students are expected to connect to the Internet from a PC or mobile phone and take classes at places other than the classroom, such as at home.In the class, "It is necessary to give guidance such as explanations by the teacher in charge of the class before and after the lecture, but it is also possible to utilize educational contents such as MOOC as part of such distance learning."

 In addition, the Agency for Cultural Affairs has issued an administrative contact to copyright management companies and related organizations regarding consideration for the use of copyrighted works using ICT in school education associated with measures against new coronavirus infections, and continues to provide education. It is said that it is considering how to respond to the needs of the site.

reference:[Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology] Regarding the start of classes at universities, etc. in the second year of Reiwa (Notice) (PDF)

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