Basic Knowledge

on Online Learning

(1) How is online teaching different from traditional classroom teaching?

The online model emphasizes an interactive learning environment, designed to stimulate dialogue between teacher and students and among students themselves. It requires both teachers and students to take active roles. The teacher will often act as a facilitator, organizing activities that engage students directly rather than relying too heavily on lectures and memorization.

(2) When and where do classes take place?

Teacher and students do not really meet physical face-to-face. Instead, interactions regularly happen through LMS – Learner Management System, via email, and online video chat applications. The lesson take place where the computer or mobile device is –preferably not anywhere else but at home.

(3) How will communication take place in online learning?

A lot of teachers mistakenly assume that they feel isolated from their online students. However, most teachers/instructors find that online courses/lessons actually provide a high degree of personal contact, and that they get to know more of their online students better than in on-ground classes. This is because, asynchronous or synchronous approaches offer more opportunities for reflection, in-depth discussion, and interaction than traditional classes.

HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE LEARNING

The implementation of online learning in the Higher Education Department shall observe the following:

The synchronous and asynchronous approaches shall be used in the college classes. The asynchronous approach is applicable if teachers opt to have individual or collaborative work from the students.

Blended learning (a combination of modular and online learning) can be utilized for learners with limited connectivity.

Standard asynchronous online learning tools (such as reading material via google classroom) shall be complemented with synchronous face-to-face video instruction.

Worksheets or simplified modules to support home-based tasks can be done. Textbooks, workbooks, and ready-made online resources.

Online learning materials may be delivered through a variety of media including but not limited to: print, audio recording, video tape, computer software, web-based programs and other on-line technology.

Learning options shall be provided to the students to ensure their safety.

Students with good and/or limited connectivity shall do the learning tasks at home with flexible learning options.

Students with no connectivity shall stay home and flexible learning may be provided through prerecorded lectures, use of worksheets with discussions, and other printed learning materials; and USBs which contain recorded videos, PowerPoint presentations and other documents can be picked up at the school gate or partner local government unit.

Class size in the HED shall be limited to 30 per class.

Formative, summative and authentic assessments will be utilized. Assessments reflected in the use of software applications such as Edmodo, google classroom, or kahoot and other online tools can also be used to measure and evaluate students’ performance.

Create online learning policies to control or minimize plagiarism and cheating.

For laboratory subjects, authentic assessment can be utilized, and shall be scheduled by the subject teacher for laboratory usage. Still, laboratory usage is limited to 4 students only.

Portfolios, projects, test, quizzes and cooperative work assessment can still be utilized through an online portal.

Review rubrics used in measuring performances and projects of learners to ensure evidences of demonstration or transfer of knowledge and competencies.

A collaborative effort should be done between the program heads and faculty to discuss appropriate approaches and strategies that can be done to effectively implement the online learning.

A virtual immersion set of activities like modular activities with simulation or case studies can be used for subjects requiring immersion. Subjects with laboratory classes shall also design a virtual activity for the students.

Attendance as a tool shall be part for both synchronous and asynchronous approach. A guideline must be crafted in checking attendance of students. After the allowable numbers of absences, teachers may connect with the parents and discuss the concern.

A pre-determined policy that will specify the minimum communication requirements for teachers and learners will be established. Ample time must be set for the completion depending on the nature of the activities given. This will ensure timely feedback and monitoring of student’s progress and performance.

Curriculum provided by CHEd will still be utilized until further instruction will be given.

A prescribed online platform or other modality shall be utilized to communicate with parents as partners in the educative process to assist and follow-up learners while on a home study/distance learning. It can also be an opportunity to provide feedback on concerns like school advisories, student’s matters such as discipline, academic progress, home-based activities and the like. Other options may also be used like text message, calls, group chats, and emails.

A structured schedule of classes is prepared to avoid confusion particularly with the synchronous e-learning approach.

System for the

Online/Distant Learning

a. Once the student is officially enrolled to the school, they will be grouped as one class in each year level with subject teachers. Each class follows a particular class schedule.

b. After identifying the class group for the enrolled students, the Program Head will contact the students for the students’ learning approach priority considering their home connectivity.

Category

Category 1

Students who do not have internet access, mobile devices and other related resources at home.

Option 1: Modular Instruction

Study at home. Flexible learning options and styles are to be provided.

Identify:

To be picked at the school gate

To be sent through partnership with local government unit

Can also avail the synchronous and asynchronous e-learning if connection is available within the year.

Category 2

Students who have stable/good/limited internet connection to support mobile devices during class time.

Option 2:

Synchronous e-learning

Prioritizes virtual interaction with the teacher during class time following the schedule in the class program.

Considering home situations and access to connectivity that is at times unstable, a student may adopt the asynchronous e-learning and home-based approach. Student shall inform the subject teacher through private messages on the changing of the learning approach before the class starts.

Option 3:

Asynchronous e-learning

Prioritizes retrieving and acquiring flexible learning online tools through Google classroom and other means. Will also attend face-to-face video interaction classes within a time schedule.

Considering home situations and access to connectivity, a student may adopt the synchronous e-learning if stable connection is acquired and home-based approach if internet connection is lost. Student shall inform the subject teacher through private messages on the changing of the learning approach before the class starts.

c. Subject teachers shall prepare three learning alternatives adopting the principles of differentiated instructions.

(a) prerecorded lectures, use of worksheets with discussions, and other printed learning materials; and flask drives which contain recorded videos, PowerPoint presentations and other documents for students in option 1.

(b) a 15-25 minute comprehensive, logical , and on point class discussion for face-to-face video interactions with the students in option 2. A different set of activities shall also be given to students in this group after the virtual interaction. Only those who are active during the face-to-face video interactions can participate in the activity.

(c) a video of the face-to-face online interactions, prerecorded lectures, recorded videos, PowerPoint presentations and other documents to be sent to the accounts of the students in option 3. It is advisable that students and subject teachers must set the specific time for the sending of the document so that students can manage their time well.

d. Flexible and holistic rubrics shall be explained well to the students for the different groups. A date of submission for some tasks shall be made known by all means to all students in a class. Formative assessments also are done online. However, performance tasks that are done at home shall be submitted in school, be dropped at the school gate upon deadline. Note that PTs observe authenticity protocols to ensure that students do the task and not represented by anybody at home.

e. Each class per subject is good for one hour and 30 minutes. However, face-to-face video interactions will be done only for 15-25 minutes. The rest of the time is allotted for doing home works related to the lessons. In addition, teacher’s remaining time shall also be utilized for sending online tools for students in Option 3 and modules/printed learning tasks for students in Option 1.

f. A schedule also of academic consultation following the health protocols and the parents’ consent is set for the student-teacher interaction, only if, very necessary and for the purpose of feedbacking. Students may also ask the teachers for clarifications on the instructions given through private messages within the day the lesson is discussed or sent.

g. A term written feedback or report through a Student Progress Report form will be sent to the students’ and parents/guardian’s email.

h. Term examinations will also be scheduled and will be done online.

System on the Delivery and Retrieval of Modules for Modular Instruction

Delivery and picking up of the working modules and flexible learning options tools will be every month . Below are the procedures.

(1) Students under the Modular Instruction will be divided into through groups.

Group No. 1

Location:

Balingasag

Lagonglong

Shall pick up working modules and flexible learning options tools at the guard house. Will also submit the outputs at the guard house within that day.

Group No. 2

Outside Balingasag and Lagonglong

Working modules and flexible learning options tools will be delivered to students in partnership with the local government unit.

(3) The instructors will notify the student if he/she has received the outputs.

Test Taking Requirements

(a) Term examinations are administered during the school year. Students are informed of the examination dates through official announcements at least two (2) weeks before the schedule.

(b) The subject teacher shall inform students on tests to be administered via online.

(c) Settle financial accounts and academic requirements a week before the examination;

(d) Follow the “ No Permit , No Exam Policy”

(e) The student will be given a special exam if s/he presents valid reason.

(f) In case a student fails to take any of the examinations or quizzes due to sickness or an approved absence, s/he is expected to communicate the circumstance of his/her absence to the subject teacher . The subject teacher may schedule special examination duly signed by the Program Head

Use of Laboratories

For subjects with laboratory sessions, authentic assessment will be utilized near the end of the semester.

(a) Speech Laboratory

There will be no speech laboratory classes this school year. Learner’s need for speaking fluency and proficiency shall be supplemented with various online activities.

(b) HRM/ IT / Crim / Science Laboratories

Students will be asked to come to school for laboratory usage to be scheduled by the subject teacher. Only (4) four students at a time may use the laboratory with the supervision of the subject teacher and laboratory in charge.

Grading System

The current grading system shall be followed and ensured that it fits the school’s online learning design.

Academic Requirements

Students are expected to excel and do well on the following components:

a. Oral/Written Quiz - this may include long quizzes, assignments, and unit or long tests through online portals and other media which enable students to express skills and concepts in written and oral form and this will also help them strengthen their test-taking skills.

b. Performance Tasks and Projects - this may include skills in demonstration oral work, multi-media presentation, research project, portfolios, other projects, and cooperative works which will enable students to show or apply what they know and are able to do in different ways so that their creative and critical thinking skills be developed.

c. Term Examination - this will measure student learning at the end of the quarter which may be in a form of objective tests, performance-based assessment, or a combination thereof.

As every semester is divided into four terms, so is the computation of grades. However, the computation of semestral grade is 30% midterm and 70% finals. The college adopted the cumulative system in the computation of grades.

The Higher Education Department adopts the numerical grading system to wit:

A grade of 5.00 is given to a student who (a) gets a final grade of 74 and below during the said (4) terms of a given semester; (b) has abandoned his/her class of the succeeding terms in a given semester.

AF (Failure due to Absences) is given to a student who has incurred more than allowed absences in a given term and has not officially dropped the course. Allowable absences is only 6

Dropped is given to a student who has incurred more than the allowed absences in a given semester, has abandoned his/her class, and has officially dropped course/s after the official grace period given by the Registrar.

Basis of GPA computation. Only grades in the academic course are included in the computation of the GPA. NSTP, RS courses, or courses with Failed remarks are not included in the computation of the semestral or cumulative GPA.

Basis of Computation of Term Grades

Non-Laboratory Courses

Laboratory Courses