Coronavirus: Zinox Unveils Solution To Address School Shut-Down

Tech giant, Zinox Technologies Limited has unveiled a digital learning solution amid the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.

According to the tech giant, the programme is designed to help the social distance rule enforced on schools while adding that the innovation will help teachers and students have good interactions without physical contact or the need to assemble in a classroom.

Explaining the innovation, Head of Research and Development at Zinox, Onochie Eche-Chukwuma, said: ‘‘As a forward-thinking and foremost technology company, Zinox is determined not to allow the coronavirus pandemic stall the learning of our young ones, who are indispensable elements in the future of Nigeria. Consequently, we have launched this virtual learning solution to bridge the gap.

‘‘Through this platform, key participants in the learning cycle – teachers, pupils, administrators, and even parents – have a virtual platform to connect seamlessly without having to suffer the inconveniences of the ban placed on schools which will come into effect on Monday. Teachers can hold virtual classes at pre-agreed times with their pupils between the hours of 9 am – 2 pm. Thereafter, pupils can rely on the platform for additional learning resources at their leisure in the hours between 3 pm – 8 pm.

"The platform allows for two-way communication and assignments can equally be handed out and submitted by teachers and pupils/students respectively.”

Commenting on the new development, Eche-Chukwuma said; “It is a revolutionary tool which resonates with our status as a brand focused on future visions of a greater Nigeria. Already, we have seen huge interest from schools and other educational institutions who have started signing up for the solution.’’

The State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo under the directive of the federal government has ordered all schools in the state shut down effect from March 23, 2020, as preventive measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.