Addendum 1

I. Mode of Instructional Delivery

1. Due to the continuing fluid situation of the Covid-19 pandemic, the overall approach to instruction is still flexible learning which as defined in CMO 4, Series of 2020, is:

a. the design and delivery of programs, courses, and learning interventions that address learners; unique needs in terms of place, pace, process, and products of learning. It involves the use of digital and non-digital technology, and covers both face-to-face/in person learning and out-of-classroom learning modes of delivery. It ensures the continuity of inclusive and accessible education when the use of traditional modes of learning is not feasible, as in the occurrence of national emergencies.

b. a pedagogical approach allowing flexibility of time, place and audience including, but not solely focused on, the use of technology. Although it commonly uses the delivery methods of distance education and facilities of education technology, this may vary depending on the levels of technology, availability of devices, internet connectivity, and level of digital literacy and approaches.

2. For this Second Semester, SY 2022-2023, considering the issuance of CMO 16, Series of 2022 under which full online courses are no longer allowed, course offerings are categorized according to the following modalities of instruction, namely:

a. Full Face-to-Face (F2F). All class sessions of these courses will be held face-to-face on campus, or in some cases (e.g. for On-the-Job Training, Practicum, or Related Learning Experience, etc.) the face-to-face sessions will be held in partner establishments or affiliating agencies). In the published course offerings, F2F courses have “Af” as sections (e.g. CSDC100 ZC11Af).

b. Blended Online (BOL). Courses in this category will have at least 50% of class hours completed via face-to-face sessions in the campus with the remainder delivered thru and online synchronous or asynchronous mode. In the published course offerings, BOL courses have “Am” as sections (e.g. CGAF005 DA12Am).

However, since the modality of instruction is linked to Covid Alert Levels, face-to-face classes may shift to flexible online modality as necessary. Such adjustments shall be announced ahead of time to the extent possible for the guidance of all concerned.

3. Synchronous online sessions require reliable internet access and stable power supply which are affected by inclement weather and/or (scheduled or unannounced) service interruptions. Thus, in times of inclement weather (period covered by officially declared typhoon or tropical storm signal #1 or #2) or scheduled power interruptions, faculty members are enjoined to suspend synchronous online classes and replace such sessions with asynchronous class activities (or face-to-face sessions in BOL courses in cases of scheduled power interruptions). When typhoon signal #3 is raised, all classes (face-to-face,

synchronous or asynchronous) are automatically suspended. In related instances (in anticipation of heavy rains, etc.), the local government unit of Naga City and/or the university administration may also suspend all work, including the holding of face-to-face, synchronous and/or asynchronous classes.

II. Learning Management System, Data Privacy and ICT Requirements

1. Google Classroom shall be the official Learning Management System (LMS) for all courses, regardless of the modality of instruction. Thus, all electronic learning resources shall be made available there.

a. Faculty members may also still use other platforms (e.g. Moodle for timed quizzes, etc.) to supplement Google Classroom and enhance students’ access to the materials and/or participation in asynchronous online sessions.

b. The Chair of the department offering the subject(s) shall have access to the Google Classroom account(s) of their course offerings for purposes of monitoring regularity and progress of flexible learning classes. This is implemented/insured through the default setting of the department’s official Gbox account as principal owner of the department’s course offerings’ Google Classrooms.

2. All enrolling students have the responsibility for ensuring that they will have the provisions (e.g. reliable Internet access, desktop/laptop, etc.) necessary to participate in (synchronous and asynchronous) online class sessions or/or access course materials uploaded in the Google Classrooms. Similarly, faculty members shall also be responsible for all such provisions required for the delivery of flexible online instruction in all their teaching assignments.

3. All official communication between teachers and their students will be through the LMS for the class or email using the official email accounts (@gbox.adnu.edu.ph).

4. All students and faculty members are enjoined to observe data privacy regulations in all communication related to their class sessions. In particular, recording of interactive (recitation, discussions, etc.) portions of synchronous class sessions requires the consent of all parties (students and faculty).

5. Only officially enrolled students may participate in all classes. Allowing others to participate in online class sessions in their place is tantamount to passing course requirements as their own and thus covered by the guidelines on intellectual dishonesty.

6. Students with online class sessions that precede or follow face-to-face class sessions (of F2F or BOL courses) may take such (synchronous or asynchronous) online classes in certain places in the campus (e.g. Xavier Hall and other venues designated as learning hubs).

III. Study Load and Attendance of Students

1. Each unit of lecture course requires 16-18 contact hours and each unit of laboratory course requires 50 contact hours per term (regular semester or intersession). However, under flexible learning, the design of instruction shifts from class sessions defined by contact hours to outcomes-based modules organized by or allotted with learning hours.

2. Learning hours refer to estimated time that a student is engaged in learning experiences or tasks (e.g. reading assigned texts, listening to lectures, viewing video clips, participating in online discussions, doing problem-solving assignments, etc.) to meet the intended learning outcomes of the course. The learning experiences include items beyond those traditionally provided within the contact hours of face-to-face classes. In this regard, the total learning hours especially in BOL classes is expected to exceed the standard contact hours (e.g. 48-54 hours for a 3-unit lecture class) in the traditional face-to-face mode of instruction. In particular, for each 3-unit lecture class, a student is expected to devote 3-4.5 learning hours per week or 50-75 hours per semester, inclusive of independent study periods.

3. A student may enroll up to the maximum load for each term as indicated in the approved curriculum or prospectus of the degree program. Non-graduating students may be allowed an overload of at most 3-units if their cumulative QPI is at least 2.75. The usual limit on total units for graduating students still applies.

4. All students are expected to regularly attend their classes (online and/or face-to-face sessions). Students may receive failing grades due to excessive absences (i.e. AF’s). In BOL courses, faculty members may exercise discretion in the manner of monitoring and/or checking attendance in synchronous online sessions (and equivalently, recording/counting absences related to AF grade), provided that the rules are discussed with their students. Some suggested attendance monitoring/checking strategies for online sessions are:

• using add-on application to monitor/ascertain students’ logging in and out of the Google classroom;

• requiring students to switch on their cameras during the entire or randomly selected portion of the online class;

• requiring students to accomplish and submit performance task output(s) during the online class period (or within set deadlines).

IV. First Day of Class, Schedule of Classes and Consultation Hours

1. The regular schedule of classes (Monday-Wednesday, Tuesday-Thursday, Fridays and/or Saturdays) are as indicated in the course offerings and in the matriculation forms, including the modality of instruction. All online (synchronous and asynchronous) class sessions of BOL courses should be held only during the regular schedule of the classes to avoid scheduling conflicts.

2. Full time faculty members are still required to set aside and publish 7.5 hours for consultation per week.

3. Teachers are enjoined to hold face-to-face or synchronous online session on the first day of class to present the syllabus, discuss important course regulations and requirements and to make sure that all officially enrolled students are on board and/or connected and guided to access the designated Google Classrooms. Provisions should be made for late enrollees as well as students who are unable to attend due to valid reasons. The activity periods or the consultation hours may be utilized for the make-up first class day session for such students.

V. Course Syllabus, Student Evaluation and Grading

1. Faculty members shall prepare a course syllabus (following the prescribed template) for each teaching assignment which should be uploaded in the LMS (Google Classroom) and made available to enrolled students at the start of the term (semester or intersession)

2. Students are expected to download a copy of the course syllabus for each of their classes for ready reference in their learning activities.

3. The components (e.g. projects, participation in class discussions, etc.) of grading and their weights should be indicated in the course syllabus. Rubrics for evaluating the grading components should also be provided and/or discussed with the students. Where possible or applicable, (tentative) deadlines for submission of course requirements should already be set and indicated in the syllabus.

4. All major (preliminary, midterm, prefinal and final) examinations shall be administered on campus face-to-face, or replaced by outcomes-based course requirements. However, in courses which are covered by licensure examinations, the comprehensive final examinations may not be replaced by other requirements. The Department Chairs shall identify such licensure exam courses for the approval of the Dean.

5. Exam permits shall still be required for students to take the major (preliminary, midterm, prefinal and final) exams or in the submission of course requirements as replacements to such exams. In either case, the policy-guidelines for delayed exams (now already adapted for submission of their replacement course requirements) still apply.