Brain Buzz

COVID-19 and Online Learning

by Ms Patience

 

Limit your child’s cellphones and tablets until their schoolwork is done so that it can receive their undivided attention. Apps, games, and messaging features are fun, but they can also be distracting. Having a dedicated device is ideal for optimum online learning.

 

Children achieve their best work in a quiet, comfortable, and dedicate space. Avoid rooms where their games and TV are set up. Remember that children will make use of this space for many hours each day, so watch out for comfort and posture.

Online learning requires proper observation. Ensure they’re taking notes or asking questions at the end of a lesson. This may require a lot of effort as a parent but it’s important to confirm that your child is indeed learning. If there are any issues contact the teacher. 

Make sure your kids take plenty of breaks in order to get physical activity and time away from screens. Set alarms similar to those they would encounter at school and encourage them to get up, get some fresh air, go for a walk or bike ride, or have a snack so that they are not sedentary for the entire day.

In-person interaction is ideal for kids, so sit your children down for face-to-face conversations about screen time. To give them ownership, discuss how much time they think is reasonable to spend online and make a “contract” committing to goals for on-screen vs. off-screen hours.

Remember that you’re not alone on this journey. Check-in with other parents to see what they’ve found effective or to ask if they need help. Share your concerns and useful hints. If you need contact information for other parents or resources, reach out to the PTA or your child’s school. It is important that we all work together as a community for the good of our children and families.

Community Reports

Wuye Police Division Inaugurates Divisional Community Policing Advisory Committee (DCPAC)

 

The event held on the 24^th of July 2020, at the Divisional Police Station, Wuye. In attendance were the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Wuye, the Area Commander Metro (AC Metro), the Chairman Police Community Relations Commission (PCRC), Wuye, and community representatives that included Ethnic Representatives and residents of the community. 

 

The program started with a recital of the National Anthem and was followed by opening prayers from both the Christian and Muslim religions. This was immediately followed by a lecture delivered by SP Naomi Mathias on the overview of functions for the DCPAC.

 

In her speech, SP Naomi Mathias explained that the committee inaugurated would sit and select persons would serve as ‘special constable’. These are people of unquestionable character residents in the community, who are charged to keep the peace, promote safety and security awareness, settle the civil dispute, and petty crimes while overseeing the implementation, monitoring, and evaluating community policing at the grassroots.

 

Thereafter the AC Metro, ACP Nuruddeen A. Sabo, gave the inauguration speech where he charged committee nominees which comprise of people drawn from different fields with experiences from various sectors including security, business amongst others to bring all hands on deck to ensure positive results as regards discharging the duties as members of DCPAC. In addendum, he commended the nominees for their courage and sacrifice for accepting this great task, as he wished them God’s guidance in the cause of duty discharge.

 

The DPO Wuye Division acknowledged the Inspector General (IG) of Police for the DCPAC inauguration through the AC Metro and stressed that the members of the committees would be vetted with Nigerian Police to make sure none of the members is a felon.

 

The Chairman PCRC Wuye Division gave the vote of thanks. He also commended the IG, as he pledged to work with the committee to bring about peace, security, and development to the Wuye community. 

 

The DCPAC would consist of traditional rulers, religious organizations, town unions, Ministry of Health, Social Welfare..etc, Vigilante, professional unions, Hoteliers, and the physically challenged.