FIELD STUDY 2 (FS 2)

LEARNING
EPISODE 7
Making On-line or Virtual Learning
Environment Safe and Conducive.
- Prepared by: Maria Fe J. Gonzaga BEED 4A
 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.
 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 21 st
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 allows 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.
What are some safety reminders
to remember?
 Let us consider an on-line or virtual classroom or learning
environment. What are some safety reminders to
remember?

1. Encourage parents and careers involvement. Keep parents/careers 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 consequence if they follow
2. Make Lesson plans 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 You Tube 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 should log off when they have finished working.
 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 platform 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.

1. Make sure your device is charged.

2. Find a quiet place free of distractions.

 3. Be on time for the class

4. Be respectful at all times.

5. Stay on mute and raise hand

only if needed.
6. Stay focused and on task so
you wont miss any information.

7. Turn on you camera.

8. Use kind words all the time.

9. Teacher and learners are dressed appropriately.

 NOTICE
Unlike the traditional face-to-face classroom, 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 corners or walls and it can be set up with the support of technology.

1. As a teacher, what have you discovered to be easy to implement in your virtual

class?
- regarding my subject, there are plenty of activities that might be implemented in the
virtual class; sharing files and working peer to peer or in groups, sharing video, music,
tests on kahoot, etc
2. How did the students show their active participation in the lesson?
- the participation of the students in virtual classes is not really active. They tend to be
distracted by other activities. Especially 14-15 years old.
 Resource Teacher: Sara Salvi
 Address: Genoa Italy
 College degree: Master of Arts
 Graduated at what school: University of Genoa
 How long been teaching in Italy: Six years
 Location of her School: Genoa
 Education level , handling: High school

(vocazionale school for mechanics, electronics, health care professions)

Proof of Conversation:
Facebook Account
ANALYZE
 Which of the following is/are your analysis/analyses of on-line learning
environment? Check one or more.

 ____/___ It was difficult to observe 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 a great factor to support a conductive environment.
REFLECT
 As a future teacher I feel that on-line learning environment can be safe if?

- The teacher need to be aware of what they and their students are posting online.
Setting up password for online access, students must use a complicated password that
includes letters, numbers, and special characters. It also good idea to put guidelines in
place for the types of emails that your students should and shouldn’t open. And lastly,
since online security is not a one-person job, reach out to parents and school
management about additional protections that can be implemented.

 I think that teaching in a virtual learning environment is?

- Teaching in an online environment is similar to teaching in a traditional classroom:

both require teachers to build relationships with students, give frequent (and meaningful)
feedback, help students manage their time well and know when to step in and provide
extra support for student as needed. However, doing all these things in an online
environments requires a different approach as teachers navigate a unique set of
challenges.
 WRITE ANCTION RESEARCH
PROMPTS
 OBSERVE Identify the problems brought about by the on-line learning environment.
-The problems in online learning environment are:

Cyberbullying, Fake news, wrong source of information, miscommunications and mis-

understanding of both teachers and students.
 REFLECT How would you solve this problem?

- This would be solved if the teachers check the students backgrounds in order to determine
the circumstances. Guide the students in using the gadgets and devices properly. Also find the
correct and authentic source of information, research critically. And most importantly, teachers
must double check her teaching materials if it is stop working or have technical problems, so
that she can make a new plan and continue the lesson.
 PLAN What initial plan do you intend to do to solve the problem?

- As a teacher you must to assist the proper way of teaching especially its not typical type of
class, its virtual so you must have patience to them, make the necessary adjustment so that
nothing is left behind. Time management and of course you have to be ready with your
resource materials because not all students can access immediately in class.
 CHECK FOR MASTERY
 Directions: Choose the appropriate answer.
1. What is the 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 safety measure?
A. Deny your friend’s request because of privacy
B. Open your email yourself and print your friends email
C. Quickly share your password to your friend
D. None of the above
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 on-line
C. Parents can do research for their children’s assignments
D. Parents should sit by their children’s side during virtual class time
4. In a virtual synchronous class, when a student would like to talk, which of the following actions
should be done?
A. Mute the microphone
B. Open the camera
C. Raise hand
D. Send message to chat box
5. Which would be describe a safe and conducive virtual learning environment?
A. When parents are involved
B. When the teacher provides open communication
C. When students are supported with reources
D. A,B and C
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.
LIST OF WEBSITES and the TITLES of the CONTENTS

Name of Website Topics/Title of Content or Instructional

Materials
1. Cousehero Ways to implement a Safe and Conducive
Virtual Learning Environment
2. Studuco Different Ways of Establishing Safe
Distance Learning
3. Pew Research Center The Role Of Parents in Digital Safe
keeping and Advice- Giving
4. Brainly Safety Home reminders during Online
Class
5. Learnsafe Maintaining A Safe Learning Environment
For Distance Learning
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.
LIST OF WEBSITES and the TITLES of the CONTENTS

Name of Website Topics/Title of Content or Instructional

Materials
6. Study.com Learning Environments: Types and
Characteristics
7. BOOKINGS.EDU Teaching problem solving

8. Scribd Problem Solving in the Classroom

9. Blog.Neolms.com Creating a safe Environment for online
learning
10. Edutopia Strategies to Improve Participation in your
Virtual Classroom