India, July 1 -- The education of an estimated 1 billion students in 130 countries is at a standstill due to the temporary closure of schools to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In India, with the Government considering reopening schools after August, hybrid offline-online learning, minimal contact games, alternate days school, maintaining of social distancing, using of masks and sanitisers, tie-ups with local hospitals will be the new normal.

Institutions need to work with parents, teachers, education departments and local governments to ensure a healthy environment. Due to Covid, teaching has shifted online in the blink of an eye. But finding the right online teaching platforms, using effective techniques and tools is a cha...