FIELD STUDY 2

(MIDTERM)
WEEK 7: MAKING ONLINE OR VIRTUAL  Provide procedure to follow and consequences if
they failed
LEARNING SAFE AND CONDUCIVE
 Share information about protection from
4.1 Objective 1 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 students’ websites and videos so as not to
take them to inappropriate materials such as ads
from YouTube and other sites.
3. Encourage public chatting. Avoid texting students one-
Safe and Conducive On-line or Virtual Learning on-one, instead send a group text or group chat. When
Environment. using technology like zoom, google meet, MOOCS allow
public chatting or group instead of chatting privately so
Education has dramatically shifted in recent that you can be part of their conversation.
years. Schools aligned physical spaces to flexible spaces
that integrate technology to support the 21st century 4. Use of password, log in and log out.
learning opportunities. The modern learning
environment incorporates the three elements:  All students should have individual password.
This should not be disclosed.
 Connected devices such as notebooks, tablets,
smart phones  No one should log in as another person.
 Audio visual tools including projectors and touch  All users should log off when they have finished
screen displays working.
 Purposeful furniture such as standing desks, These are more reminders to follow in the use of
collaborative workstations and connected seating the digital platform for virtual or on-line learning
that allow students to learn in different ways at environment but for the meantime let us have a few. As
different times technology advances, so do policies
and guidelines. Every child deserves to learn in a
The on-line learning environment requires a conducive learning environment that poses no threat to
constant access to connectivity which allows learning to their health and safety ... and enhances learning
take place anytime, anyplace, and anywhere. On-line or outcomes and academic performance. The overwhelming
virtual learning can be delivered synchronously or student population makes it almost impossible for
asynchronously, so the teacher’s role is a moderator Government alone to meet these needs without the
between the technology and the students. support.
Unlike face-to-face or 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 online in real
time.

Safety reminders to remember: Challenge

Students in most public schools end up getting a
1. Encourage parents and carers involvement. Keep sub-standard education as they learn under arduous
parents/carers informed of how you and the children will conditions. These include deteriorating buildings,
be using the on-line platform. overcrowded classrooms with poor ventilation and
lighting, inadequate furniture, equipment etc. The impact
 Assist them on how to set up appropriate home of a highly effective learning environment on learning
learning spaces, if students will be learning from outcomes and academic performance cannot be
home. overemphasized. All students deserve to be in physically
and psychologically secure environments where learning
 Provide contact time and classroom schedule
can be maximized.
1
 FIELD STUDY 2
(MIDTERM)
Solution save you work and allows you to keep
To improve the quality of education for underserved your face to the students. Keeping your
students, plan to carry out various renovations and face to the students is important for good
upgrades. This includes the provision of adequate classroom control, especially when
furniture, ceilings, painting, modern pieces of equipment you’re using active teaching methods
etc. We will install lighting to improve poor illumination that invite student participation. Involved
and ceiling fans in the densely populated schools. This students are not going to be quiet
will enrich the learning experience of thousands of and being able to monitor their behavior
students in these schools. helps keep things orderly. In the long run,
engaging students in learning will make
Long-Term Impact all your teaching more effective.
Quality education is the right of every  Organize the physical space of your classroom
child. Sadly, the less privileged get sub-standard schools. for movement and interaction. Make it easy for
Students simply cannot maximize learning in a chaotic students to pull their desks together to do small
environment. Providing well equipped and conducive group work. Set it up so that it is easy for you to
learning environment for the less privileged will walk around. Your movement around the
significantly increase student success. This will broaden classroom helps make your teaching more
their knowledge base helping them contribute to national engaging. It also helps with classroom control.
development. The growth and future of the nation are
highly dependent on the quality of the present school  Make it safe for students to participate and ask
education system. questions. No matter what a student says, make
it a habit to respond with respect. Model respect
Creating a classroom that is organized and that is for your students and teach them to show respect
characterized by mutual respect makes it a lot easier for one another.
to teach effectively, and one of the most important things
teachers can do to promote learning is to create It is also important to think about the environment
classroom environments where students feel safe. If of the school, beyond the classroom. When you stand in
you’re using interactive approaches such as small groups the hallway or cafeteria, what do you see? What do you
and cooperative learning, it’s especially important to hear? Some schools feel like prisons, where students
create a classroom where students feel safe asking may not even be allowed to talk, and students may seem
questions and contributing to discussions. overly compliant. Other schools can be totally out of
control. Both extremes are likely to take something away
from the learning experience. Work together with other
Students need to feel safe to learn. They need to teachers and administrators to encourage positive
feel secure to want to participate. There are several interaction among students. If you want students to be
things’ teachers can do to set up classrooms that feel interactive and engaged in your class, what happens at
safe and well-organized. Here are some tips: school after they leave your class also matters.
Some schools have given a lot of attention to what
happens in all areas of the building, working hard to make
 First, be sure the classroom is clean, orderly, and sure students are always well supervised by adults. They
inviting. Look at your classroom and ask yourself may take additional measures to cut down on fights by
if it is a place that is distracting, or a place that improving traffic flow through the hallways by staggering
encourages students to do their best. If there are the times classes dismiss or removing obstacles such as
papers on the floor or things falling out of desks, trash cans.
it is distracting.
Be conscious of the environment in your school
 Arrange your classroom so that you have all the and classroom. When you create a climate of safety and
resources you need – all the books, calculators, respect, learning will follow
and materials – right where you can find them,
within easy reach, so that you never have to stop
teaching or turn your back on your students.
 Make it easy to supervise your students.
1. Place mirrors next to the dry erase board
and the chalk board so that even when WEEK 8: ESTABLISHING MY OWN
you may have to turn your back to write CLASSROOM ROUTINES AND
on the board, you can keep an eye on PROCEDURES IN A
students.
FACE-FACE/REMOTE LEARNING
2. Ask students to write on the board for
you. It encourages students to be directly 4.1 Objective 1
involved, it helps them develop a basic Establishing Routines for Remote Learning
skill –writing so that others can read what
they write, and most importantly, it will
2
 FIELD STUDY 2
(MIDTERM)
Teachers know the value of establishing class routines. that best support your curriculum. Otherwise, you
Good routines set the foundation for a productive year, risk overwhelming families.
make life easier for students and teachers, save time, and
improve learning.
This remains true whether students are learning in the COMING TO CLASS
classroom or remotely. Many classes are beginning  Encourage students to arrive about five minutes
online this year, and others need to be prepared to before class begins so that they have time to
transition to distance learning, since that may become connect to the internet and verify that video and
necessary. In either case, it’s important to teach routines audio are working.
for remote learning—we can’t assume that students know  Students learning online should know how to turn
how to interact or learn online. To teach classroom microphones and cameras on or off as directed.
routines, teachers could record videos and share them Teach students how they should make their
with families via email and post them in the learning presence known. If you want them to enter
management system. quietly, show them how. There are many options
Students can play an active role in establishing class for signing in, including chat boxes, Google
routines. Use an early class meeting to brainstorm ideas. Sheets, or saying “Hi.” Once signed in, students
Students without internet access can share ideas during a can talk quietly with their friends until class
phone call or teacher visit. When kids help establish begins.
routines, they’re more likely to follow them.  Students without online access can communicate
with the teacher via phone, email, or text. They
should check in daily to verify that they are
completing assignments.
PREPARING FOR CLASS
 Teachers should provide students with classroom
or meeting codes, usernames, and passwords as PARTICIPATING IN CLASS
early as possible, and should use the same
usernames for as many applications as possible.  Teachers need to set expectations for both
I keep a spreadsheet of each student’s login synchronous and asynchronous participation. It’s
credentials. I share this with students via email important to set rules about being kind and
and an index card that I send home. I encourage respectful, especially in an online setting.
students to keep this information in a safe,  During synchronous learning, direct students to
accessible place. minimize distractions. They should close other
 Students should find a quiet place to learn, if windows and resist using other devices. Students
that’s possible. Teachers should communicate can post emojis or keywords in the chat box to
the importance of trying to minimize distractions, help them stay engaged.
but it’s important to remember that not all kids will  Teachers may have students break into chat
have this luxury. They should also collect course rooms for small group work. They should remind
materials before class begins, making sure that students that class rules apply in those settings
devices are charged and connected to the and have clear policies about what happens if
internet, if applicable. Students who do not have students break the rules. Chats are recorded,
access to online classes can check in with their providing a history of everything students share.
teacher via phone.  Teachers should model how to post on
 All students should come to class meetings; discussion forums and provide examples for
however, they occur, with completed assignments offering feedback or writing comments. I like to
and questions for the teacher. brainstorm “helpful” and “unhelpful” comments
during a whole-class meeting. This list can be
uploaded to the digital classroom and shared with
students to reference later.
COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS OR GUARDIANS
 Parent communication is also important. Email,
phone, text, and apps like Remind or Seesaw are  Students without technology will need to receive
all appropriate. It’s a good idea to provide parents handouts of class discussion forums. They can
with access information digitally and in hard copy. respond directly on the handouts.
Don’t forget to establish office hours so that  Students can use the questions or comments box
you’re not inundated with phone calls at all hours during group lessons. Teachers should model
of the day. how to post appropriate questions and
comments. A role-play between teacher and
students should clearly demonstrate how the chat
 Teachers should be strategic in recommending box will work.
supplementary learning materials for students.  Inappropriate comments will likely occur. Try to
Don’t provide a laundry list of 50 math websites use them as teachable moments. For example, if
and learning games. Rather, select two or three someone submits an incorrect answer, you might

3
 FIELD STUDY 2
(MIDTERM)
have a student write, “What? Are you stupid?”  Students can take an active role in establishing
You can explain that we don’t call each other classroom routines. They can brainstorm on
names and that everyone makes mistakes. This ideas which they will most likely do and follow.
also provides an opportunity to discuss that Routines are important especially when done in
something said in passing in the classroom often remote learning so that there will be less
has a much longer impact online and that even if distractions both for synchronous and
a student intends to be funny, the humor is often asynchronous participation.
lost on the internet.
 Be sure to provide opportunities for active
learning. It’s easy to lecture or assign a video or
reading passage online. But true learning occurs
when kids do something with the information.
Providing opportunities for active learning helps
set the expectation that students must participate
in their learning.
 Give students time to complete asynchronous
tasks, which could include creating screen casts
or recording voice memos for classmates.
Explain how these items will be shared and
assessed.

LEAVING CLASS
 Teachers should discourage students from
leaving early. You don’t want students to miss WEEK 9: CLASSROOM
important information. Before dismissal, everyone MANAGEMENT PLAN
should know where to find assignments, raise
questions, and connect with other learners. Creating a Classroom/Remote Learning Management
 Encourage students to exit class calmly, so they Plan is essential for ensuring a smooth, effective learning
don’t disturb others who are still discussing the environment, in-person or online. Here’s a structured
lesson with the teacher or classmates. Remind approach to help you develop your plan:
them to sign out of programs to protect privacy.
 The best practices from in-person learning apply
to distance learning: Model expectations, provide 1. Define Your Goals
reminders, and give students ample opportunity Learning Objectives: Clearly outline what you want
to practice. And remember to give students grace students to achieve by the end of the term or course.
as we all adapt to a new learning environment.
 Routines are the backbone of daily classroom Engagement Goals: Determine how you will keep
life. They facilitate teaching and learning. students engaged in both settings.
Routines don’t just make the life of the teacher
easier. They save valuable classroom time.
2. Classroom Management Strategies
Efficient routines make it easier for students to
learn and achieve more. Behavior Expectations: Establish clear rules and
 Establishing routines early in the school year expectations for student behavior.
enables you to run your daily activities run
smoothly; ensures that you manage time Routine and Structure: Develop a daily schedule that
effectively; helps you maintain order in the includes routines for both in-person and remote settings.
classroom; makes you more focused in teaching Positive Reinforcement: Create a system for
because you spend less time in giving rewarding positive behavior and academic
directions/instructions; and enables you to achievements.
explain to the learners what are expected of
them.
 Classroom routines set the foundation for a 3. Remote Learning Tools
meaningful school year with teachers and Platform Selection: Choose a reliable learning
students whether in the classroom or remotely. To management system (LMS) like Google Classroom,
teach classroom routines remotely, it is best to Canvas, or Schoology.
record videos and to post these in the learning
management system so students may watch Communication Tools: Utilize tools like Zoom or Microsoft
them over and over again for better retention and Teams for live sessions and discussions.
for families to view them so they can assist their
children when needed. Resource Sharing: Set up a system for sharing
resources, assignments, and feedback (e.g., Google
Drive, Dropbox).
4
 FIELD STUDY 2
(MIDTERM)
Plan Accessibility: Document your management
4. Instructional Strategies plan clearly and make it accessible to students and
parents.
Differentiation: Plan for varied instructional
methods to meet diverse learning needs (videos, Updates: Regularly update the plan as needed
interactive activities, reading materials). based on feedback and changing circumstances.
Assessment Methods: Use formative and summative
assessments to gauge student understanding. Conclusion
Feedback: Develop a system for providing timely A well-structured Classroom/Remote Learning
feedback on assignments and assessments. Management Plan not only enhances learning but also
fosters a supportive and productive environment. Tailor
this framework to fit your unique context and the needs of
5. Student Engagement your students for the best results!
Interactive Activities: Incorporate group work,
discussions, and hands-on projects to foster
collaboration. These are the steps in creating your Classroom/ Remote
Learning Management Plan
Check-Ins: Schedule regular one-on-one or small
group check-ins to assess student well-being and
progress.
Steps in Designing a Classroom Management Plan
Use of Gamification: Integrate game elements in lessons
to enhance motivation and engagement.

6. Parental Involvement
Communication Plan: Establish a regular
communication schedule with parents (newsletters,
emails, meetings).
Resources for Parents: Provide resources and
guidance to help parents support their children’s learning
at home.

7. Technology Integration
Tech Training: Offer training sessions for both
students and parents on using technology effectively.
Accessibility: Ensure all materials are accessible to
all students, including those with disabilities.

8. Crisis Management
Contingency Plans: Prepare for potential
disruptions (technical issues, health crises) and have
4.1 Objective 1
backup plans in place.
A classroom management plan is a plan that a
Support Resources: Identify resources for student
teacher design that sets the expectations for every
mental health and well-being.
student. The purpose of a classroom management plan is
to make the students accountable for their actions.
9. Evaluation and Reflection Effective classroom management increases students’
success enhances students’ academic skills and
Regular Assessments: Schedule regular competencies and promotes social and emotional
evaluations of your management plan to assess its development.
effectiveness.
Feedback Loop: Gather feedback from students, The teaching-learning process may be
parents, and colleagues to improve the plan implemented in various modalities. Teachers must bear in
continuously. mind that alternatives and other options may be
considered in designing the classroom/remote
10. Documentation management plan.

5
 FIELD STUDY 2
(MIDTERM)
Teaching can be tough job, especially if you have
A good learning environment produces highly ongoing behavior issues with young learners. If you’re a
engaged students who learn more, do more and work new teacher, switching grade levels, or realizing that your
more. Teachers likewise become more creative and current classroom management plan isn’t cutting it, you
productive in their work may feel overwhelmed. Sure, it’s fun to browse Pinterest,
teacher blogs, and educational websites to get ideas, but
filtering and assembling those ideas into a classroom
Key Elements for Effective Classroom Management management plan is a lot of work.
1. Classroom Design- this refers to seating arrangement, This classroom management plan is a step-by-step
bulletin boards, display, storage area, equipment, guide and includes proven strategies and tips for
supplies and others elementary school teachers, and it covers four key
2. Rules- these are the expectations set at the beginning of components for establishing a successful, well-managed
the class to foster love, care, respect, and sense of classroom:
community in the class. Classroom Management Plan
3. Discipline- Classroom rules must be defining the Classroom Rules and Procedures
consequences of every action/misdemeanor in class. This
will ensure fairness and consistency in dealing with the Classroom rules and procedures may seem
students. This also includes the rewards given for good interchangeable, but they are actually two different
behavior. components of your management plan. You’ll want as few
rules as possible, and procedures in place that leave your
4. Scheduling- this includes time allotment given for each students no room to fail your expectations. We give you
period and activity in class. This will make the students to tips on both in this section. Read more…
stay on time and on task.
5. Organization-this refers to the systematic arrangement
of files and records and keeping them organized always Classroom Management Strategies Using Rewards
and ready for use. and Consequences
6. Instructional techniques-these are ways by which you
implement your learning content. Tailoring your There are several different reward and
techniques to the subject, grade levels, and nature of the consequence systems out there, and multiple arguments
learner is important for which is best. No system is right or wrong – the best
system motivates your particular students. We focus on
7. Communication- Consistent open lines of positive behavior reinforcement, and you can use any of
communication to all stakeholders of the school these suggestions in conjunction with school-wide
community will lead to better-student teacher frameworks such as Positive Behavioral Interventions and
relationship. Supports (PBIS). Read more…
To implement these elements effectively, a
classroom management plan must be designed. Each Effective Classroom Management Throughout the
teacher has its own unique style of management to meet Year
class needs, although the same elements are found
consistently. For a classroom management plan to be
successful, the students must have a complete When your students are at home, in another part of
understanding of each of the guidelines. At the same the school, or moving to the next grade level, they won’t
time, teachers must follow their plan to ensure that the have your rules and procedures to tell them how to act.
learning environment is safe, friendly, secured, and non- We’ll provide you with social skills activities to strengthen
threatening whether in the classroom or in remote your students’ ability to think critically about their
learning. behavior.

6
 FIELD STUDY 2
(MIDTERM)
WEEK 10: WRITING MY LEARNING/
LESSON PLAN DELIVERING MY
LESSONS

Writing My Learning/Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan/Learning Plan- refers to the blueprint of the
daily teaching and learning activities. It is a step- by-step
guide which help s teacher in maintaining the quality of
instruction. Lesson plans consist of essential components
such as learning outcomes, learning content, resources,
and procedures. An effective lesson plan has a great
impact on the teaching-learning process. It is a must that
teachers plan their lesson effectively to ensure a
successful instructional experience. There are three types
of lesson plans: detailed, semi detailed, and brief. Some
schools design their own lesson plan template which
includes their vision, mission, goals, and core values.
The Department of Education has provided templates for
Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP) and Daily Lesson Log (DLL).
This was done to institutionalize instructional planning
which is vital to the teaching- learning process.
Guidelines were formulated to assist teachers in planning,
organizing, managing their lessons to meet the needs of
the diverse learners.
Teachers must also keep in mind that in stating the
learning outcomes, the three domains must be
considered (Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor).
Outcomes must be stated in terms that are specific,
measurable, attainably, realistic, and time-bound
(SMART). The Cognitive domain includes remembering,
understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and
creating.
When writing lesson plans, the learning outcomes,
activities, and assessment must be constructively aligned.
The instructional strategies used must help in the
attainment of the learning outcomes. The modes of
assessment must determine if the outcomes were
attained at the end of the lesson.
The Department of Education has issued Department
Order 42. S, 2016, Policies Guidelines on Daily Lesson
Preparation for the K to 12 Basic Education Program.
Template for the Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP) and
Daily Lesson Log (DLL)

Instructional Planning
(The process of systematically planning, 7
developing, evaluating, and managing the
instructional process by using principles of
teaching and learning-D.O. 42, s. 2016)
 FIELD STUDY 2
(MIDTERM)
These are the various Learning Delivery Modalities
from the Department of Education
Distance Learning- refers to learning delivery modality
where learning takes place between the teacher and the
learners who are geographically remote from each other
during instruction.
Modular Distance- Learning is in the form of
individualized instruction that allows learners to use self-
learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital
format/electronic copy, whichever is applicable in the
context of the learner and other learning resources like
Learner’s Materials, textbooks, activity sheets, study
guides, and other study materials.
Online Distance Learning- It features the teacher
facilitating learning and engaging learners’ active
participation using various technologies accessed through
the internet while they are geographically remote from
each other during instruction.
Home Schooling- It is an alternative delivery mode
(ADM) that aims to provide learners with equal access to
quality basic education through the home-based
SOURCE: https://www.deped.gov.ph/2016/17/do-42-s- environment to be facilitated by qualified parents,
2016-policy-guidelines-on-daily-lesson-preparation- for- guardians or tutors who have undergone relevant training.
the-k-12-basic-educatio-program/ Blended Learning- refers to a learning modality that
allows for a combination of face-to-face and online
distance learning (ODL), face-to-face, and modular
distance learning (MDL), face-to-face, and TV/Radio-
based Instruction (RBI), and face-to-face learning, and a
combination with two or more types of distance learning.
Traditional Face-to-Face Learning- refers to learning
modality where the students and the teacher are both
physically present in the classroom and there are
opportunities for active engagement, immediate
feedback, socio-emotional development of learners.
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)- Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) are tried and tested alternative modalities of
education delivery within the confines of the formal
Delivering My Instruction system that allow schools to deliver quality education to
Instructional Delivery refers to the interaction among the marginalized students and those at risk of dropping out to
students, the teacher, and the content for students to help them overcome personal, social, and economic
learn the knowledge/skills/dispositions that they will need constraints in their schooling.
for further learning and for collaborating with others in a
diverse society and a rapidly changing world. The
WEEK 11: SELECTING NON-DIGITAL
process of instructional delivery involves applying a OR CONVECTIONAL RESOURCES
repertoire of instructional strategies to communicate and AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
interact with students around academic content and to
support student engagement.
UTILIZING APPLICATIONS APPS FOR
TEACHING AND LEARNING
The process of Instructional delivery involves applying a
repertoire of instructional strategies to communicate and
interact with students around academic content and to
support student engagement.
The mode of delivery is an important consideration when
designing learning activities that will support students to
develop the skills, knowledge, and understandings
required to achieve the intended learning outcomes
(ILOs), which will be assessed. The delivery of instruction
must also be responsive and relevant to the needs of the
times.
8
 FIELD STUDY 2
(MIDTERM)
• Ensure that you have the steps well-
planned out
• Ensure that everyone has good visual
and/or auditory access to the IM
• Be ready to answer the students’
Technology is a bridge that connects the theories and the questions Follow-up
teachers and students facing learning problems. It makes the • Encourage students to interact in
teaching and learning easier. Educational Technology is also sharing their experience with the IM,
like a profession in teaching that applies different tools, their feedback, and insights
educational technologies and processes or procedures to • Assess the attainment of the learning
make an effective learning to the students. Educational outcomes
Technology is also a field study that uses educational methods
to reach the learning process. Educational methods here can 4.2 Objective 2
be explained using Dale’s Cone of Experience. There are eight An app, (a short way of saying application) is a kind of
levels in the cone of experience and the first from the bottom- software, laptop, smartphone, and tablets. There are
to-top would be Direct, Purposeful Experiences. This is where thousands of apps, each with specific function. which can be
students learn by doing the activities directly. installed in various gadgets- a desktop There is no escape
The Contrive Experiences where teacher uses representative from technology. Any child born since the millennium has had
models to make the students’ perception in learning be the internet as their constant companion. As technology has
realistic. become mainstream it has been assimilated into the learning
environment. Many schools use computers and tablets in the
Dramatized Experiences where students learn at the same classroom and give homework that requires the use of
time teachers teaches through dramatization which is a highly education apps. The use of technology in K-12 education is
effective way of making the students understand the lesson gaining popularity but is the infusion of app- based learning
easily. helping students?
Demonstrations where teachers show the students how things The Advantages of Education App Motivation and
are done. Educational Trips where students visit different Engagement
places for them to learn new things.
There is no denying that children love to use educational apps.
Film, Audio and TV. It is a passive way of learning because They are stimulating and fun. While
students will just watch a film about their lesson for the day.
teachers may have difficulty getting children to pay attention to
Visual Symbols where students are represented by graphs, a classroom lesson, they rarely have difficulty motivating a
charts, tables, etc. Verbal Symbols where written words are student to use a computer. While students are not always
highly used in teaching the students. interested in a lecture, they may find they are curious about a
particular subject due to an app. Using education apps is a
Selecting resources and Instructional Materials The
way to promote interest in topics that students might otherwise
resource of instructional materials:
disregard.
• Has accurate and meaningful content
• Aligns to the learning
objectives/outcomes of the lesson Preparation For the Future
• Elicits student interest and engagement In almost any profession, you are going to need to use
• Is inclusive and free from cultural bias computers. Using education apps prepares children to use
• Is developmentally appropriate technology. Many of the skills necessary to use apps are the
• Fosters critical thinking/aesthetic same abilities they will need to perform everyday tasks and
appreciation certain job functions. Furthermore, children who do not have
• Allows collaboration among learners computers at home have the chance to develop their
• Flexible for group or self-study technology skills at school.
• Time and cost-efficient.

Individualized Learning
The Proper use of Instructional Materials (IM) Prepare It is no secret that children learn in different ways. Some are
yourself more visual learners, while others may rely on auditory cues or
• Be clear on your lesson’s learning other senses. An app can appeal to many different types of
outcomes students. Additionally, children can go at their own pace rather
• Have a plan on how you will use the IM than have to follow the teacher's rate of instruction. Having the
• Formulate the questions you will ask opportunity to learn without a teacher's direct influence
• Determine how you will assess learning encourages students to value independent study.
Prepare your students
• Capture the students’ interest and Special Education Barriers to Learning Can Be Removed
attention
• Communicate the intended learning Technology may give children with disabilities a way to learn
outcomes that they cannot receive in a traditional classroom
• Provide scaffolding questions to guide environment. For example, there are apps that focus on
them helping dyslexic children to read and autistic children to
• Communicate how their learning will be develop social skills. Making progress individually, without
assessed Present the material public scrutiny, is important for students who are used to being

9
 FIELD STUDY 2
(MIDTERM)
judged. Get on board if you want to create great slideshows that you
can collaborate on and share.
Help Student Academic Performance
Although there is limited research in this area, there is 4. Google Forms
evidence that the use of educational apps does help children
Get on board if you want to collect data assess & monitor
learn. For example, education researcher Maya Lopuch found
student progress.
that elementary and middle school students who used various
iPad apps as part of their learning curriculum improved their 5. Google Sheets
performance on a national assessment of Common Core
domains. Students raised their performance nine percentage Get on board if you want to manipulate data and keep track of
points, from the 51st to the 60th percentile after using iPads for it.
just three months. University of Southern California professor 6. Google Drawings
Michelle Riconscente found that fifth graders' test scores
improved just over 15 percent, compared with a control group, Get on board if you want to create great visuals for your
after playing a fractions game app for 20 minutes each day projects.
over a five-day period. Finally, Houghton Mifflin conducted a
study measuring the effectiveness of using an app to help 7. Google Hangouts
learn algebra in middle schoolers. They found that 20 percent Get on board if you want to bring the world into your class
more students scored 'Proficient' or 'Advanced' in
understanding algebra using the app rather than a textbook. It 8. Google Plus
should be noted that all these studies were funded by
companies that have a financial interest in the apps' success. Get on board if you want to connect with other educators
There is sure to be much more research conducted as the around the world.
popularity of app-based learning grows. 9. Google Chrome
Get on board if you want to add functionality to your browser
Assist Teachers with apps and extensions
Anything that supports a teacher also helps students. In Best Educational Apps
addition to assisting teachers with grading and organization,
technology helps a teacher educate their students. Apps can Reading Eggs
act as built-in lessons and aid a teacher in tracking a student's Reading Eggs is the multi-award-winning learning app that
progress. Furthermore, the right app can enhance a teacher's helps children learn to read. They will learn how to read using
lesson by offering another approach to a subject. interactive reading games, guided reading lessons, fun
activities and over 2,000 digital story books.
Save the Trees Reading Eggs App
The number of trees necessary for school worksheets and The lessons are presented in levels outlining your child’s
books could fill a forest. Using education technology cuts down learning path to keep kids engaged. You can take advantage of
on the need for paper, writing utensils and other school their special 30-day FREE trial offer and see how your child's
supplies. There is validity to the argument that computers use reading can improve in just weeks. Reading Eggs is a
large amounts of energy and improper disposal of computers complete learn to read system for children aged 2-13 and
can harm the environment, but the use of education apps helps covers the five essential components of reading: phonics,
protect trees. phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and
How Google Apps for Education Can Be Used In Your comprehension. Parents can see instant results in their
Classroom dashboard and receive detailed progress reports, which shows
exactly where their child is improving and where extra attention
Like Apple and Microsoft, Google also wants a place in is needed. That makes it one of the best educational apps for
your classroom. academics on a budget.
Google Apps for Education is a free suite of cloud-based tools Speech Blubs
created by Google to use in your classroom. You probably
knew that part, and likely have a vague awareness of what’s Speech Blubs is a Speech Therapy application, created in
available (Google Drive, Google Form, etc.) But Sylvia cooperation with Speech and Language Pathologists, that uses
Duckworth has gone a step further, giving you an extended voice controlled and video technology to develop speech
metaphor (a train), a graphic (with color), and a brief articulation for young children with or without speech
description of each “stop” of the Google Apps for Education difficulties. The app has thousands of activities that aid over
train. the practice of speech sounds in a fun and engaging way.

1. Google Drive Google Classroom

Get on board if you want a place to store all your digital files Google Classroom is part of the G Suite for Education
and access them from any device in the world. (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) package that
includes Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and other
2. Google Docs apps. It’s targeted to teachers and students in both K-12 and
higher education markets.
Get on board if you want to collaborate on document and
editing, then share with the world.
3. Google Slides
10
 FIELD STUDY 2
(MIDTERM)
One of the biggest benefits of Google Classroom is it’s simple
to use and encourages collaboration between students and
teachers. Teachers can create a class and list educational
apps, such as assignments in a few clicks. They can add
students by name or send them a code to join. Students then
can see what assignments are due, participate in discussion
forums or message the teacher (either in private or via group
chat).
Docs, Sheets and Slides: A suite of applications for word
processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Calendar: A
calendar that can be used to enter events with the potential to
be shared with others.
Gmail: Allows students to send messages to other students
and teachers.
Drive: Allows students and teachers to store and organize
assignments, documents, or class curriculum securely and
access them from any device.
Forms: Allows teachers to create forms, quizzes, and surveys
to collect and analyze responses with the help of machine
learning.
Google Meet: Allows students or teachers to join virtual
classrooms and meetings from anywhere. Google Sites: A web
page software that allows the user to build a site to display and
share information.
Google Classroom integrates with many student information
systems, along with websites such as Discovery Education,
Curiosity.com and the American Museum of Natural History.
Google Classroom accounts for teachers and students are
free, but schools must register for the Google for Education
platform first. Google Classroom is also available as a mobile
app for iPhone and Android devices.
iCan™ is an educational app designed for children with special
learning differences. iCan™ app contains an endless ad-free
library of educational videos and games that promotes
children's socio-emotional, self- care, cognitive, and academic
skills. iCan™ provides hours of fun whilst ensuring a variety of
needs-based areas of learning are covered. Each topic area
has 8 games available which allows for practice in a variety of
ways; Matching, Sequencing, Tracing, Tapping, Memory
building, Scratch a Sketch and Coloring.

11