Ep 7

Making On-line or
FIELD STUDY 2 Learning Virtual Learning

episode
Environment Safe and
Conducive
To have a meaningful and successful accomplishment in this FS episode, be

sure to read through the whole episode before participating and assisting in your
FS 2 Resource Teacher’s class. Note all the information you will need and tasks
you will need to do before working on this episode.
Target Your Intended

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.
Clarity Your Task
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, smartphones; (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 allow 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.
Field Study; PARTICIPATION AND TEACHING ASSISTANSHIP
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.
Let us now consider an on-line or virtual classroom or learning environment. What

are some safety reminders to remember?
1. Encourage parents and carers involvement. Keep parents/carers 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 consequences if they failed.
• Share information about protection from cyberbullying and image abuse. 2. Make
lesson plans as 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 student’s 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 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.
There are more reminders to follow in the use of the digital platform for virtual or
on-line learning environment but for the meantime let us have a few. As technology
advances, so do policies and guidelines.
EPISODE 7: Making Online or Virtual Learning Environment Safe and Conducive

Revisit the Infographic/s
Field Study; PARTICIPATION AND TEACHING ASSISTANSHIP
Participate and Assist

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 other platforms 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.
Try to handle one on-line class and use the guidelines above. Happy Virtual teaching!

Notice
Unlike the traditional face-to-face classroom environment, 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.
As a teacher, what have you discovered to be easy to implement in your virtual

class?
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How did the students show their active participation in the lesson?
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Analyze
Which of the following is/are your analysis/analyses of on-line learning environment?
Check one or more.
_________ It was difficult to observe the 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 conducive
environment.
Reflect
As a future teacher I feel that on-line learning environment can be safe if
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I think that teaching in a virtual learning environment is

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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 cameras
C. Raise hand
D. Send message to chat box
5. Which would 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 resources
D. A, B and C
Work on the 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
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Making On-line or

FIELD STUDY 2 Learning Virtual Learning

To have a meaningful and successful accomplishment in this FS episode, be

Target Your Intended

Clarity Your Task

Safe and conducive on-line or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Let us now consider an on-line or virtual classroom or learning environment. What

• Make assignments as guided as possible. Teachers may need to source

4. Use of password, log in and log out.

EPISODE 7: Making Online or Virtual Learning Environment Safe and Conducive

Participate and Assist

EPISODE 7: Making Online or Virtual Learning Environment Safe and Conducive

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

I think that teaching in a virtual learning environment is

5. Which would describe a safe and conducive virtual learning environment?

Work on the Artifacts

LIST OF WEBSITES and the TITLES of the CONTENTS

Name of Website Topics/Title of Content or

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