FS 1 Learning Episode 1: The School Environment

Name: Vitasa, Devine Erika S.

Year and Course: BTLED – HE IV

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to determine the characteristics of our virtual school/learning
environment that is safe, secure and supportive of learning.

Learning Essentials
As we head into our pandemic situation today and into the 21st century, our physical school
environment moves to our digital world. With eLearning, there is no limit to the creative ways virtual
learning environments can be configured.
(VLEs)
1. Virtual School/Learning Environment and its Learning Management system (LMS) must be
conducive for learning. Must have consistent practices and features that:
a. Keep the learners and the teachers safe, orderly, accessible, and flexible for learning.
b. Address the needs of the learners and teachers.
c. Engage the learners imaginatively, intellectually, and interactively to their learning
activities.
2. Home environment should create a positive learning experience by:
a. Having a clean, comfortable, suitable lighting and distraction free environment.
b. Giving needs and support to both students and teacher.
3. Since we are conducting classes virtually, digital tools and technology are also part of our
school environment. And they should have good purposes and features that we need to
consider in creating and choosing. They should be:
a. Creative – offers visual stimulation and appeal to aesthetics. Sets psychological
atmosphere of the visual classroom.
b. Motivational – encourages students to engage and to perform better and have greater
confidence. Digital tools should have features like games, can present videos, and other
motivational activities that help the students to see their growth and progress.
c. Informational – can be used as a tool for strategy in disseminating information easily
and can build 21st century skills to the students.
d. Instructional – can move the students to respond and participate in the discussion.
Students and teachers can manipulate, explore, and access it easily.

ACTIVITY - OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

To realize the Intended Learning Outcome, work my way through these steps:
1. Joining an online class session. Observe the physical characteristics of their platform and the
environment of the teacher and learners.
2. Interview a teacher and a student about their virtual learning environment. Use the checklist
below as your guide in your interview.
3. Analyze your gathered data about their virtual school/learning environment.
4. Reflect on the characteristics of a virtual learning environment.
5. Present your idea of a good virtual learning environment through any of these:
a. Descriptive paragraph
b. Photo essay
c. Sketch or Drawing
OBSERVE
As you join the virtual class, it is advised to read the entire worksheet before proceeding to
your observations. A good understanding of the activities and tasks to be accomplished in the activity
will yield better learning results.
 OBSERVATION CHECKLIST
Familiarize yourself with the different areas of a Virtual School Environment. Check the column to
indicate their availability. Give a brief description of those that are available and say how much each
area will contribute to students’ learning and development.
Area / Description Will it be contributed to the
students’ learning and
development, Why?

Students’ home learning

environment

Teacher’s environment

Learning Management
System/ online
educational platform

Students’ resources
(Internet connection,
devices, etc.)

Teacher’s resources
(internet connection,
devices, etc.)

Class schedule

Instructional materials/
digital learning tools
used for instructions

From the digital tools you saw, pick one that you got most interested in. Evaluate it using the
evaluation form below.
 DIGITAL TOOLS EVALUATION FORM
Name of the digital tool used:_____________________

Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back up your ratings.

4 – Outstanding 3 – Very Satisfactory 2 – Satisfactory 1 – Needs Improvement

Criteria NI S VS O Comments
1 2 3 4
Effective
Communication
It conveys the
message/information
quickly and clearly.
Attractiveness
Physical Features catch
and hold interest.
Interactive
The style and approach
entice learners to be
involved and engaged.
Legibility
Letters and illustration
are visible.
Correctness
It is free from errors and
ambiguity.
ANALYZE
1. Was the virtual classroom effective? Why? Or Why not?
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2. How does the home environment impact the learning of the students? What is your
conclusion?
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3. Is the class schedule effective and suitable for learning? Why or Why not?
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4. Did the instructional materials/digital tools have good features/purpose and reflect the
likes/interest of its target audience? Why? Or Why not?
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5. How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development/ How does this
relate to your knowledge of facilitating learning?
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REFLECT
1. Would you like to teach in the virtual school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?
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2. What kind of virtual classroom environment is conducive to learning?

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3. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in

number 2?
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4. Write your additional learnings and insights here.

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LINK THEORY TO PRACTICE

Direction: Read the items given below and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
 1. From the given characteristics below, which of the following is not an ideal environment?
a. The learning environment promotes fairness.
b. The learning environment is sage and conducive for learning
c. The learning environment builds many professional linkages.
d. The learning environment establishes and maintains consistent standards of learner’s
behavior.
2. Which of the virtual learning environment supports learning?
a. Has an accessible, interactive, and flexible online platform
b. provides the fastest internet connection
c. colorful digital tools
d. most upgraded educational devices and technologies.
3. Which of the following serves as the primary purpose of using game application as digital tool
for learning?
a. Informational
b. Creative
c. Motivational
4. Which of the following is the primary purpose of including GIFs, picture and background to
your presentation?
a. Informational
b. Creative
c. Motivational
d. Instructional
5. Which of the following students’ environment is not suitable for learning?
a. A room which has good source of lighting and a well-ventilated space
b. A space where learning materials are provided.
c. A table besides your bed where student feels comfortable and safe.
d. A home environment which has supportive people around.

SHOW YOUR LEARNING ARTIFACT

Direction: Present an illustration showing your idea of an effective home environment through any of
the options below.
a. Descriptive paragraph b. Photo essay c. a sketch or drawing
MY PERSONAL ILLUSTRATION OF AN EFFECTIVE HOME LEARNING ENVIRONMENT