The Ministry of Education is preparing to conduct exams via the internet and to broadcast curricula and syllabi online in the event that swine flu spreads throughout schools and universities. A high-ranking official at the Ministry of Education unveiled the ministry's plans to conduct the exams online should the need arise. "As of tomorrow, Sunday, the ministry will begin broadcasting curricula on the internet. However, this system will not be an alternative to traditional school, said Yousri Afifi, director of curricula development. Broadcasting the syllabi on television and the internet will not affect the comprehensive exam process, he said, stressing that schools have remained open and study has proceeded as planned, despite the closure of some classes. Some parents have demanded that the curricula be reduced due to the current circumstances and the high possibility of schools closing due to an outbreak of swine flu. An official from the Ministry of Education rejected these demands, arguing that it is not possible, as topics take place in succession, with the cancellation of one part rendering the subsequent chapters incomprehensible, he said. Translated from the Arabic Edition.
