Learning

FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Making On-line or

Virtual Learning

FS 2 7
Environment Safe
and Conducive

To have a meaningful and successful accomplishment in this FS episode, be sure to

read through the whole episode before participating and assisting in your FS 2 Resource
Teacher’s class. Note all the information you will need and tasks you will need to do before
working on this episode.

Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to explore the different ways of
establishing a safe and conducive on-line or virtual learning environment.

Clarify Your Task

Safe and Conducive On-line or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Education has dramatically shifted in recent years. Schools aligned physical spaces to
flexible spaces that integrate technology to support the 21st century learning opportunities. The
modern learning environment incorporates the three elements: (1) connected devices such as
notebooks, tablets, smart phones; (2) audio visual tools including projectors and touch screen
displays and (3) purposeful furniture such as standing desks, collaborative work stations and
connected seating that allow students to learn in different ways at different times.
The on-line learning environment requires a constant access to connectivity which allows
learning to take place anytime, anyplace, and anywhere. On-line or virtual learning can be
delivered synchronously or asynchronously, so the teacher’s role is a moderator between the
technology and the students.
Unlike face-to-face, on-line or virtual learning does not happen in one contained physical
space but learners are in different imaginary spaces made possible by technology such as
computer network. Virtual classrooms refer to digital; learning environment that allows teachers
and students to connect on line in real time.
 Let us now consider an on-line or virtual classroom or learning environment. What are
home safety reminders to remember?
1. Encourage parents and carers involvement. Keep parents/carers informed of how you and
the children will be using the on-line platform.
 Assist them on how to set up appropriate home learning spaces, if students will be
learning from home.
 Provide contact times and classroom schedules.
 Provide procedures to follow and consequences if they failed.
 Share information about protection from cyberbullying and image abuse.
2. Make lesson plans as interactive as possible to keep attention of students. Be flexible
with class length and topics.
 Make assignments as guided as possible. Teachers may need to source research
sites to ensure on-line safety.
 Provide students with resources. Share with your students websites and videos so
as not to take them to inappropriate materials such as ads from YouTube and
other sites.
3. Encourage public chatting. Avoid texting students one-on-one, instead send a group text,
or group chat. When using technology like zoom, google.meet, MOOCS allow public
chatting or group instead of chatting privately so that you can be part of their
conversation.
4. Use of password, log in and log out.
 All students should have individual password. This should not be disclosed.
 No one should log in as another person.
 All users log off when they have finished working.
There are more reminders to follow in the use of the digital platform for virtual or on-line
learning environment but for the meantime let us have a few. As technology advances, so
do policies and guidelines.

Revisit the Infographic/s

Participate and Assist
If you are assisting your mentor in an on-line class, these are some reminders you should
share to your remote learners on a synchronous platform like google.meet, zoom, MOOCS or
any other platforms you are familiar with and are using.
With the use of any google.meet, zoom or any platform, organize a virtual class. Do this
with the guidance of your mentor.
 Make sure your  Find a quiet place free  Be on time for the
device is charged. of distractions. class.
 Be respectful at all  Stay on mute and  Stay focused and on
times. raise hand only if task so you won’t
needed. miss any information.

 Turn on your camera.  Use kind words all the  Teacher and learners
time. are dressed
appropriately.

Try to handle one on-line class and use the guidelines above. Happy virtual teaching!

Notice
Unlike the traditional face to face classroom environment, online or virtual environment
is a bit difficult to manage. It is because Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is imaginary and
not in the physical sense. It has no concerns or walls and it can be set up with the support of
technology.
As a teacher, what have you discovered to be easy to implement in your virtual class?
Answer: As an observer in an online class, I learned that managing online classes is challenging,
but we must come up with a solution. Even if everything is done online, I'll start by setting up
rules and restrictions. I will track my students' participation and use synchronize and offbeat to
allow them adequate time to complete their assignments. The idea is that it would be amazing if
it cost three times as much as it does now.
How did the students show their active participation in the lesson?
Answer: By being on time for an online virtual class and consistently contributing in the
discussion by raising their hands or clicking the raise hand icon, students show active
participation in the lecture. They also pay close attention, probe, and actively engage in all
activities, but not always.
Analyze
Which of the following is/are your analysis/analyses of on-line learning environment?
Check one or more.
_____ It was difficult to observe the physical behavior of the students.
_____ It takes time for students to learn how to use the platform
_____ Students who are alone in their home space find difficulty to make responses.
_____ Internet connectivity is great factor to support a conducive environment.

Reflect
As a future teacher I feel that the on line learning environment can be safe if
Answer: The teacher innovates in the right way. In order for students to know what to avoid and
report when completing coursework online, we felt it was essential to clarify online security for
them. Students are given the knowledge and abilities they will require to form secure online
habits in the future through this understanding. It also instructs students who use the internet
properly and ethically can stay safe even when they are not working on academic assignments.
This is educational in my opinion.
I think that teaching in a virtual learning environment is
Answer: Because I'll be able to give my courses using a number of software apps and web
resources, it will be fascinating and exciting for me. However, because I only have a
fundamental understanding of how to use digital learning platforms, I think virtual teaching is
challenging. I'll have to attend webinars or seminars to learn how to use those apps as a result.

OBSERVE Identify the problems brought about by the on line learning environment.
Answer: social exclusion, restricted use of technology. People who are not computer literate
cannot use the system.

REFLECT How would you solve this problem?

Answer: By using a solid innovation integration strategy, this issue might be resolved in the
classroom. I was conscious of the fact that there are external factors while implementing learning
innovation. The majority of changes are continuous, and external concerns must be addressed at
the organizational level. The access restriction alludes to issues brought on by a network or
hardware shortage. Only schools with sufficient resources and a quick internet connection may
implement innovative teaching methods. The government must help our students cope in this
difficult time. Since children are our best hope for a better future, I agree that no one should be
refused access to education, even in an emergency.

PLAN What initial plan do you intend to do to solve the problem?

Answer: The most crucial thing, according to experts, is to maintain in touch with teachers and
keep them informed of developments. They ought to be sympathetic and understanding of the
circumstance, even if it means taking backup course recordings. Encourage students to put in
their best effort, stay focused, and avoid anything that can impair their ability to study. There are
different levels at which you can interact and speak with you. Plan breaks and adhere to your
learning schedule to prevent missing live lectures or sessions. Furthermore, you might only
require a fast internet connection at home. Remember where you may turn to your company for
help, as well as any unique problems with software and equipment for engaging learning.
Students should have access to tools that can support their research. Using the phone, mail, or
live chat for specific concerns Throughout the process of solving problems, keep your teacher in
mind.

Check for Mastery

Direction: Choose the appropriate answer.

1. What is common among the following learning environments: (a) remote learning, (b)
virtual learning, (c) on-learning learning?
A. Presence of a teacher
B. Use of cyberspace
C. Asynchronous delivery
D. Use of module

2. If your co-teacher asks you to borrow your email address password for an urgent concern,
which action should you take as a safety measure?
A. Deny your friend’s request because of privacy.
B. Open your email yourself and print your friend’s email
C. Quickly share your password to your friend.
D. None of the A, B, C.
 3. Why should parents be involved and be a part of a safe on-line environment?
A. Parents should provide guidance in the selection of websites for children’s references.
B. Parents know better than the children so they can coach in answering online.
C. Parents can do research for their children’s assignment.
D. Parents should sit by their children’s side during virtual class time.

Work On My Artifacts:
Make a list of 10 websites where you can source references and instructional materials for this
episode. Place the list in the matrix like the one below. Share this with your mentor.
Name of Website Topics/Title of Content or Instructional
Materials
1. readwritethink.org
2. kaizena.com
3. socrative.com
4. classdojo.com
5 kahoot.com
6 gonoodle.com
7 edpuzzle.com
8 teach-nology.com
9 readtheory.org
10 quizlet.com