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Belbes Mariel V Episode 15
Belbes Mariel V Episode 15
Bridget College
Batangas City
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Learning Episode 15
Utilizing Web-Conferencing Apps for Synchronous E-Learning
The call of the times has made it more necessary for future teachers like you to develop
skills in planning, implementing and managing remote learning. One form of remote learning
is done online. Online remote learning can be done synchronous, where the teacher and
students meet and interact in a real time and asynchronous, when learning is supported by
prepared materials and there is no real time interaction between the teacher and the learners.
This episode will focus on synchronous sessions. In order to hold synchronous classes,
you will need to use web-conferencing apps. Some LMS already have these embedded; some
do not. You will need to know how to access, evaluate and utilize the features and functions of
apps like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Blackboard, Webct and even
Messenger.
Again as in the previous episode, the TPACK Model can guide you in how best to utilize
web-conferencing apps when conductiong a synchronous learning experience. Another
helpful model that can guide you is the Community of Inquiry Model (COI). This model
identified the “essential elements in an educational experience.” These elements are (1) the
teaching presence, which is about basic teaching tasks; (2) the social presence, which focuses
on establishing a sense of belonging to a community; and (3) the cognitive presence, which
fosters critical thinking and engagement.
While the educational experience referred to in the COI model may also refer to face-
to-face modality, in this episode, you will use the COI model and its three elements in the
context of online learning, specifically the synchronous class. Review the COI and the three
presences through the infographics in this episode. We also included an infographic on the
most common web-conferencing apps.
As you work on this episode, continue to take the role of a keen observer and an
explorer who seeks to learn more and discover better ways of teaching and learning.
When you notice keenly, analyze critically and reflect deeply, you will strengthen
teacher agency, which is the teacher’s capacity to create impact and exert power.
Notice
Which web-conferencing app did the teacher use for synchronous classes? Describe its
features and how you or the teacher used these features.
Web-conferencing App Feature Was it utilized, If Yes, describe how it was utilized in
class.
Virtual Background Yes, the virtual backroad can use since our adviser in
field study give specific background to be able formal
and professional during observation. The resource
teacher and the students also have their virtual
background which have a Saint.
Camera icon on/off The camera is required to open always as part of our
observation and participation. This feature is
important cause I can demonstrate by paying
attention to the observe. While the teacher also
always opens her camera to engage the learner in
learning discussion and to be able to open the
students’ cameras too. For the other instances, I can
quickly turn off my camera when there are people
accidentally walk at my back that might distract the
meeting and discussion. But I quickly open it when it
is okay.
Screen share The screen sharing is used by the teacher to see her
discussion and for able to engage the learners.
Especially the power point presentation, it allows
student to be more active throughout the discussion
and for the students to follow. It us used also to
watch videos, to guide in sharing the content via
View (using different views) I can choose the video layout that appears on the
Zoon Room screens using the Zoom Room
Controller. The Gallery View, Active Speaker, and a
floating thumbnail are the three minimum options.
When the teacher in the meeting uses the shared
screen feature, I have another option: side by side
mode. When the teacher shares the screen, I use the
side-by-side mode, where the shared screen is on
one side of the Zoom window and the participants'
videos are on the other.
Others:
Chat box In the Zoom Meeting the teacher allows the students
to use the chat box for questions, concerns, and
answers. It is the instant message to the users to
other within a meeting or a private message. This is
useful for the teachers allowing to share her
instructions that can be viewed in the breakout
rooms or links. It is used the teacher and the
students during the discussions, like if the teachers’
asking questions with regards the lesson, is the
students can’t easily unmute themselves, they allow
to answer in chatbox.
How was the content taught and delivered? How were the learning activities
facilitated? What strategies did the teacher, or you used to keep the students engaged?
How did the students respond to the teacher? To the activities?
The material was very well taught and delivered. The teacher's prepared learning
activities were perfectly engaging, and at some point, students were cooperative. To
keep the students engaged in the lesson, the teacher and I prepare various activities,
and during the discussion, the teacher asks questions to see if the students have prior
knowledge about the lesson. We always keep in mind when developing activities and
lessons that we need to address different learning styles and multiple intelligences in
students, which is why we prepared a variety of activities such as videos, games,
writing, and so on. We always encourage meaningful and relevant communications and
connections during the discussion. Teaching is more than just spoon-feeding; it is also
the exchange of knowledge and ideas between teacher and learner. Students can
respond very well in every discussion because of this, and they are active in
participating and cooperating.
What was your experience in participating and assisting in synchronous classes? What
were your thoughts and feelings while you participated and assisted?
Even though the students will be learning from a distance, I will be virtually attending
a class session each week, along with the instructor. It was a fantastic experience for
me because, as I observe, it appears to be real-time learning with a teacher, tutor, or
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facilitator at the reins of the room, leading the discussion and encouraging active
participation in the learning materials available in the web-conferencing app. I was
able to demonstrate my skills and learnings from the last four and a half years of
college by participating and assisting the teacher. My ability was demonstrated while
being challenged by the set-up. I'm overwhelmed and grateful that I'm able to
experience it; there are some stressful moments, but it's all worth it in the end.
Analyze
What do you think are the best features of a web-conferencing app that you or the
teacher used? How did these features help the teachers and the students?
The best feature of the web-conferencing app: zoom, in my opinion, is the share screen,
annotation on the screen, breakout rooms, and chat box. Screen share, perhaps Zoom's
most useful teaching feature, allows students to see what is on the computer screen,
which could be a Powerpoint presentation, a website, a video, or anything else that
would be useful for the class. The zoom also has a built-in whiteboard as a screen share
option, which can be extremely useful for teachers. While screen sharing, the option to
annotate allows the teacher to make the class more interactive by allowing students
and the teacher to draw arrows on Powerpoints, underline difficult words in articles,
and perform other helpful actions to help students follow along with the material.
Furthermore, the Breakout Rooms feature allows the teacher to divide students into
separate video chat rooms to complete discussion exercises or other group work, like
the group activity in the classroom setup. Finally, the chatbox, which can be accessed
from the bottom of the screen by both the teacher and the students, can be used to
send messages to students during class. There is also a 1:1 student messaging option,
which allows students to send private messages to one another while you are teaching.
Referring to the Community of Inquiry Infographic, how well did the teacher / or you
use the web-conferencing app to establish: (Describe in detail.)
Teaching Presence
Design & Organization: She emphasizes preparing learning modules for an
online learning environment with specific learning goals, reading assignments,
brief instructional materials, learning activities, assessment procedures, and so
on. While designing the modules for your weekly guide, we assess ourselves
with the following questions: What do I want students to learn in this module?
How will students demonstrate their understanding of the module's materials?
And what assignments or learning activities will supplement this module's
learning?
Social Presence
Affective Expression: She encourages students to incorporate their feelings,
experiences, and ideas into their work. She frequently encourages students to
bring to class what they have learned from their own experiences. Students are
more open when discussing their situations and how they handle them, and
they express their emotions more frequently.
Group Cohesion: When the teacher asks a section to brainstorm ideas, they
should be able to connect with their peers easily and conveniently in order to
build trust and have a continuous discussion.
Cognitive Presence
Triggering Event: During the lesson, the teacher assigns a student activity or
asks a question designed to engage, pique the student's interest, and pique the
student's curiosity. It could be a quandary or real-world problems to which
students can relate.
What problem or challenges did the teacher/you or the students encounter during the
synchronous classes? How did it/they affect the teacher/learners? What part/s of
synchronous classes do you think can still be improved? How can this/these be
improved?
Technical issues, computer knowledge, and a poor internet connection are some of the
online learning challenges that teachers and I face. These educational setbacks can
have a significant impact on students' learning; they may not receive the information
and knowledge that the teacher wishes to convey. And it reduces opportunities for
learning in and outside of the classroom for teachers. They will need to schedule
another session to repeat and explain the parts where they lost connection; this will
have an impact on their lesson plan, weekly guide, and time management. We can still
improve the synchronous class by preparing for a suitable technology, planning the
online classes, and maintaining a consistent line of communication with the students.
This is possible if the teacher can create a guide that students can use to stay on track,
integrate group collaboration activities without wasting time, and provide links to
valuable resources and reference sites. Finally, keep it short but informative.
Furthermore, synchronous sessions should ideally be relatively short; if the teacher
has a long period of discussion, plan for breaks throughout the session.
Reflect
3. What do you still need to learn in order to conduct an online synchronous class using a
web-conferencing app effectively?
I need to learn how to keep lecture type videos short, no more than 40 minutes each,
because in the last practice demo teaching, I took advantage of their free time and took
overtime. To build a healthy community, I must also develop a detailed plan that
includes collaborative work, solo work, or group discussions, as well as practices for
engaging directly with students. Establish norms and expectations and communicate
with parents and families on a regular basis about expectations and student progress.
Finally, because I need to learn how to use a single learning management
system/platform that allows for easy access and integration of various learning assets
such as polling and breakout rooms, etc.
This part allows you to synthesize or put together what you noticed, analyzed, and
reflected on to come up with a possible topic for action research.
1. OBSERVE
List at least three sources that you have read about this problem/challenge.
model lists the following five levels of computer technology integration: entry,
adoption, adaptation, appropriation, and invention.
Russell (1996) identified six stages that learners move through as they learn to use
technology: awareness, learning the process, understanding the application of the
process, familiarity and confidence, adaptation to other contexts, and creative
applications to new contexts. Russell’s action research specifically addressed the use of
email by over 400 teachers in postgraduate study. The students emailed metacognitive
reflections regarding their experiences, resulting in the emergence of six categories
“learners typically go through as they learn to use technology”.
Reference: https://citejournal.org/volume-5/issue-2-05/current-practice/a-five-
stage-model-of-computer-technology-integration-into-teacher-education-curriculum/
2. REFLECT
The Zoom web-conferencing app could use some work to see if Zoom/Google Docs
integration is possible, as it would be great to be able to open a Zoom while co-editing a
shared document. And Zoom must be collecting a ton of data for each meeting, such as
when attendees enter and exit so that attendance can be easily checked. I'd like to have
a Zoom Analytics (Zoomalytics) dashboard that breaks down numbers by individual
meetings, as well as their interaction in the meeting.
3. PLAN
If you will conduct an action research, what will be the title (Base this on your answers
in nos. 1-3)
The Use of the ZOOM Cloud Meetings Application in the Learning Process: Its
Effectiveness and Difficulties
4. ACT
I'll gather researchers and read articles to figure out how I can recommend
improvements to the Zoom app. I will also seek advice from teachers who can
introduce me to new perspectives and novel solutions. I'll think about asking a diverse
group of colleagues or peers what they would do in your situation. There are studies
that have the same study, and it will be a great help to me because I will be able to use
those in implying their conclusions and recommendations.
Work on my Artifacts