Maryam's Writing Hub

With the global death toll over 21,000 already, since the outbreak of Coronavirus somewhere in December, this is a distressing time for everyone. Yet, while staying home in self-isolation, we cannot let the monster of a pandemic engulf us. Support each other, bond with your family and keep your hopes up; believe that we will live through it and emerge healthy from the other side. Meanwhile, we need to live through this lockdown. No school, no parties, no walks, even a trip to the grocery store needs to be calculated… long story short: it’s as boring as it gets! So I thought I would have a look around (online, of course) and find out how others were passing the days to give you some ideas on how you could find some element of fun in this depressing time. As for me, I’m doing what I enjoy most: write. Over the years, writing has developed in me like an addiction, so I’m using this time to sit with a cup of tea and put my thoughts down into typed words. Here are some of the intere

While the entire world is fighting against the present Coronavirus situation, there are issues that may go overlooked. These are the issues that may not seem too pressing presently, like the shutdown of schools, colleges, and universities. Had this been a matter of weeks, we would not be much worried. However, the pandemic that has even overwhelmed the greatest scientist and doctors of the decade does not really give us an end date to this lockdown. While many governments have currently locked down schools and businesses for a fortnight, there’s no guarantee that the situation will stabilize after that. It’s best that we continue schooling our kids at home so that once they’re back to school, hopefully soon, they have everything fresh in their minds. Homeschooling can be challenging Homeschooling isn’t as straightforward as it may seem, especially if you haven’t tried it before. Most kids are accustomed to their regular routine of being taught in a traditional classroom setting, w

The continuous evolution of technology brings newer options to learn remotely. From Skype to Zoom , you’ll find countless software and platforms where you can connect and learn from your teachers and fellow colleagues while sitting at home. While it has its advantages and there are situations when online schooling is the only resort, traditional schooling is still the preferred option among the two. After all, millions of kids who wake up early morning, get dressed and head to school must have a good reason to do so, or at least their parents will. If you think the parents all simply following the convention without giving it much thought, that’s not entirely the case. Online high schools pose several disadvantages when compared with traditional schooling; here is a list of some: Limited social development Social development is one of the most important parts of learning that’s lacking in online high schools. When the students physically spend a good number of hours in