COMPANY POLICY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AND E-LEARNING

Company Policy for the use of Google Classroom in Delivering Training Programs via Distance Learning and E-Learning

Platform Usage

All training programs offered by Far East Maritime Foundation Inc. which will be delivered via distance learning and e-learning must be conducted using Google Classroom. All Instructors, Assessors, Technical Support Staff, as well as Trainees are required to get familiarized with the platform's functionalities.
Only Instructors, Assessors, and Trainees who are invited to the Google Classroom by the Technical Support Staff who created the class have the right to participate. Instructors, Assessors, and Trainees are prohibited from inviting other individuals to the class.

Course Materials

Instructors and technical Support Staff are responsible for uploading all necessary training program materials, including orientation, lectures (text or videos), assignments, assessments, and supplementary resources to Google Classroom.
Trainees are expected to regularly check the Stream and Classwork sections of the Google Classroom for any announcements, posts, course materials, and assignments.

Communication

Communication between Instructors and Trainees should be conducted primarily through the private messaging function in Google Classroom and the class' assigned Google Meet.
Should Trainees encounter issues with the above mentioned prescribed mode of communication, contact details of Far East Maritime Foundation Inc.'s Training Department and Registration Department are posted in the Orientation materials in the Classwork section of the Google Classroom.
All communication should be professional and respectful. Inappropriate language (selling, harassing, discriminating) will not be tolerated and will be grounds for eviction from the class.

Assessment

Formative assessments will be assigned thru the Google Classroom every after every module or topic.
Summative assessment that will serve as your final test will be given face-to-face.
Only MARINA approved test questions and exercises will be used for assessments.

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Admission

Once a you have successfully completed the enrollment process your name shall be included in the Enrollment Report to be submitted to the Maritime Industry Authority of the Philippines. Only those included in the Enrollment Report shall be admitted to the course.

You will receive:

Email indicating training information, mobile applications that must be installed on mobile phone in order to participate in the course your enrolled in, and a link to the video tutorial on how to use Google Classroom.
Email with attached Google Classroom invitation link. Click on that invitation link to be automatically redirected to your class.

If you were not able to receive an email regarding your course please contact our Training Department's Technical Support Staff thru mobile at +639167717460 or +639614052720.

To proceed to enrollment, please click here.

Recording of Session

We are able to track and monitor the progress of the Trainees in completing the training program activities in the Google Classroom’s Grades section. Our Instructor will require active participation from Trainees at various points of the training program by embedding Instructor-led questions, activities, and comments. We will also take screenshots of parts of the discussions as evidence of the conduct of training and attendance.

Trainees that are idling, not showing up during teleconference calls, and not submitting class assignments on time shall be removed by the Instructor from the class upon a written notice to Far East Maritime Foundation Inc.'s Training Manager.

We make use of the Google Classroom archiving function in order to store all completed classes for 2 years.

Assessment

We only use MARINA approved test questions that are comprehensive and will adequately assess your competence appropriate to the level being examined.

Formative assessments will be assigned thru the Google Classroom every after every module while a summative assessment that will serve as your final test will be given face-to-face by a MARINA accredited Assessor (schedule of the final test will be announced by the Instructor in the Google Classroom Stream section).

Class activities that require the use of simulators, workshop, and the practicum site will be done face-to-face (schedule of activities and assessments will be announced by the Instructor in the Google Classroom Stream section).

A Trainee who wishes to appeal for unsatisfactory assessment results may write an Appeal Letter to the Training Manager requesting for a review of the assessment.

The Trainee shall be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement to maintain secrecy of the processes and other sensitive information to be discussed.

The Assessor who handled the Trainee along with the Training Manager will review the assessment activities and documents related to the request.

A Review Report will be crafted by the Assessor and the Training Manager to be signed by the Trainee to signify its authenticity. This report will be used either to waive or to support the Trainee’s claim.

Invigilation

Invigilation refers to the process of supervising over examinations to prevent candidates from cheating.

Pre-examination:

Trainees shall present their Assessment Permits ensuring that they are fully paid.
Trainees shall present a valid ID in order to ensure identity and prevent fraud.

During examination:

Assessment shall be conducted only by a MARINA accredited Assessor.
The Assessor shall be the one to distribute the Candidates Copy and Answer Sheets to each individual Trainees.
Once done, the Assessor shall be the one to collect the Candidates Copy and Answer Sheets from each individual Trainees.

Grading

Assessment Methodology in computing the final grade of trainees are as follows:

TRAINING WITH PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT - 40% Theoretical + 60% Practical
TRAINING WITHOUT PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT - 100% of written assessment

Raw score is then transmuted using a transmutation table. Grading criteria is based on the approved Course Assessment Plan of an individual training program. Assessment Instrument should be based on the approved Course Assessment Plan.

Course Completion

Once enrolled in one of our training program, Trainees will have a period of 1 year to complete it.

Should you miss a day of your training program, you will be required to attend a remedial class. Please contact our Technical Support Staff or the Instructor within the Google Classroom in order to schedule a remedial class. Or email your remedial concern at femfisafety@google.com to contact the office of the Training Manager.

You should have a complete attendance and should pass all assessments in order to successfully complete your course. Only those who have successfully completed the course will be issued a certificate of training completion. For security and authenticity purposes, a formal request must be made before we issue an e-copy of a certificate of training completion. Please email onlineregistration@fareastmaritime.ph your formal request for your certificate of training completion.

To proceed to enrollment, please click here.

Course Information

Upon Trainee’s entry into the training program’s Google Classroom, the Trainee shall be able to view the following:

Course Information via Google Classroom’s Stream section

- - House Rules (proper attire, do’s and don’ts, etc.)
  - Course Outline/Course Overview
  - Course Schedule (online activities, face-to-face activities, practicum activities)
  - Learning Objectives
  - FEMFI’s Academic Code of Conduct (netiquette)
  - Contact person for help and technical support

Communications via Google Classroom’s Stream section

- - Announcements
  - Discussion forums
  - Course Content via Google Classroom’s Classwork section
  - Modules
  - Teaching Materials
  - Videos
  - Assignments
  - Feedback Forms

Who are included in the class via Google Classroom's People section

- - Classmates
  - Instructor

Code of Conduct / Netiquette

An online classroom is still a classroom. Any behavior that is inappropriate in a traditional classroom is inappropriate in an online classroom. Trainees are expected to behave with integrity and honesty. There will be no questions asked nor explanations accepted for misconduct (plagiarism, cheating, acts that suggest unfulfilled responsibilities). Any evidence of academic misconduct may result in class eviction or termination of enrollment. Please review the following netiquette carefully.

Trainees are expected to treat their fellow Trainees, their Instructor, their Assessor, and FEMFI personnel with respect.

Exhibit the same courtesy to your fellow Trainees, Instructors, and Assessors, as you would expect to receive in the workplace. It is okay to disagree about the subject matter. But, be open-minded and accepting of constructive criticism and difference of opinion.
Make certain that your tone is positive and professional before you leave a message or a comment. Please note that everything you submit online is being recorded.
Bashing is when someone attacks a person instead of the logic of his or her argument. Bashing will not be tolerated.

The use of internet access is required for all training programs that will be delivered via Distance Learning and E-Learning. Access must be used in a responsible, safe, efficient, ethical, and legal manner. Availability of inappropriate material online is not uncommon, we are urging Trainees to be careful and be responsible in browsing the web while undergoing training.

Do not forward any chain letters, jokes, memes, marketing material, or pornographic material to the class.
Do not use the discussion forums for personal communications.

Always use formal writing and communication when inside an online class.

Use proper English and avoid using slang and emoticons.
Profanity is never acceptable and will not be tolerated.
Avoid jargon, unless the majority of the class knows it.
Writing in all caps and overuse of exclamation points will be considered shouting. No shouting inside the class.
Be clear and concise: Do not burden the class with rambling, repetitive postings.

Respect privacy.

Class discussions are open forums for the entire class and should not be used as a medium for private conversations. If you have something private to say to your fellow Trainee or to your Instructor, send them an email instead.
Do not spam your fellow Trainees or your Instructor. Do not invite them to see your social media accounts, listen to your sales pitches, or discuss anything not course related.

Actively participate in class discussions. Trainees who do not participate in the online activities are more likely to be marked as absent.

Regularly check discussion forums to be updated on class activities and other important information.

Missing a deadline will result in a failing grade for a class activity.

Always save your work to prevent losses due to unstable internet connection or power outages.

It is illegal to create and share harmful computer viruses.

Breach of Netiquette

Any violations of these policies may result in any number of negative consequences, including:

A failing grade in a class activity
Being marked as absent
Class eviction
Termination of enrollment

FEMFI will cooperate fully with local and national officials in any investigation related to any illegal activities conducted through internet access. In the event there is a claim that a Trainee has violated this policy, he/she will be provided with notice of the suspected violation and will have an opportunity to present an explanation. Proven violations will result in disciplinary or legal actions.

To proceed to enrollment, please click here.

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