Online Learning Roles and Responsibilities

Students: What are the responsibilities and expectations for students?

•  Access the learning platform (class dojo/google classroom) on a daily basis.
•  Communicate regularly with teachers (email, stream, live classes)
•  Read and review the recommended daily routine.
•  Attend scheduled live classes (on time, in uniform, with the camera on)
•  Finish assigned tasks on a daily basis.
•  Complete the task posted by the teacher (turn it in).
•  Ask for support by emailing the teacher or asking directly on google hangouts or via google classroom/class dojo.
•  Take brain breaks and move regularly as they engage in the activities and study.
•  Complete silent reading on a daily basis (complete reading journals as required).
•  Comply with official times and dates in accordance with the Online Learning.
•  Adhere to all rules. Any violations will result in procedures ranging from withdrawing the user’s right to log in or monitor the use of the service, terminating his/her use of the service, or both, with retroactive effect.

Parents: What are the responsibilities and expectations for Parents/ Guardians?

•  Ensure that your child has access to the learning platform (Class Dojo or Google Classroom).
•  Establish routines and expectations to maintain a familiar rhythm of the day.
•  Balance screen time and non-screen time tasks.
•  Discuss what your child is learning and ask questions.
•  Monitor and support your child’s wellbeing–and seek support as necessary.
•  Establish times for quiet work and reflection.
•  Communicate with teachers (and school) when regularly.
•  Adhere to online privacy protocols (Refraining from filming or disclosing the live broadcast)
•  Being present for guidance during the broadcasting period when necessary
•  Ensure the student’s overall good appearance during lessons
•  Comply with the school’s decision regarding any offenses committed by their child.
•  In the event that the parent/guardian refuses to comply with the school’s decisions or take responsibility for their child’s offence, the matter will be taken seriously by the school management.

Teachers: What are the responsibilities and expectations for teachers?

•  Ensure communication is established with students and parents via the platforms.
•  Design meaningful teaching and learning activities for the students.
•  Be available to ensure the success of the distance learning journey.
•  Guide students with clear instructions for each task.
•  Provide necessary resources (instructional material, video tutorial, and online resources).
•  Check student assignments/homework/attendance.
•  Provide regular and meaningful feedback.
•  Follow up/communicate/update student learning platforms daily.
•  Communicate with parents on a regular basis.
•  Provide support and guidance in relation to student well-being.
•  Follow up with Pastoral Team with regards to any attendance, behavior, communication or student well-being concerns
•  Adhere to the rules of proper discipline and conduct in electronic communication and maintain students’ personal information confidential.

Online Learning Safeguarding Guidelines

Overview:

The updated Safeguarding Guidelines have been developed to further ensure and promote online safety for the VIPS learning community.

Key Points:
•  staysafe@virginiaschool.ae is the designated email address to be used by parents and students to report any safeguarding or well-being concerns.
•  The previously developed Online Learning Roles & Responsibilities and Online Learning Student Behavior policies serve as additional components of Online Learning safeguarding efforts.
•  Safeguarding guidelines are subject to change in order to meet the needs of our
•  Learning community – especially in light of the rapidly changing online learning landscape.

Communication:

•  Students are encouraged to report any safeguarding or wellbeing concerns directly to their parents or teacher.
•  Parents and guards are encouraged to report any safeguarding concerns directly to their child’s teacher.
•  Teachers are encouraged to report any safeguarding concerns directly to their line manager.
•  The VIPS learning community can also report any safeguarding concern directly to the following email: staysafe@virginiaschool.ae