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VDL Overview
In line with ADEK & MOE guidelines, Virginia International Private School is preparing to offer a Distance Learning Program for a 2 week period, from 22 March – 5 April (and potentially beyond).
Key Points:
- The distance learning program will consist of both e-learning and traditional learning activities.
- The subjects to be delivered via distance learning will be: Islamic Studies, Arabic, English, Math, and Science. ICT has been added in the Secondary Phase (6-10) as an additional subject-to support the Innovation Project.
- All teachers will provide additional communication and material via email–as a backup to the existing platforms.
Phase Overviews:
Platform | Video Tutorials | Additional Content |
Video Conference (live stream) |
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KG 1&2 |
Class Dojo – This is our primary platform for distance learning. | Hippo Video, etc.
-Video Tutorials will be widely used to support the teaching and learning activities |
-Teachers will use multiple apps, links, uploaded worksheets, student workbooks that are already sent & platforms to support student learning. | Video Conferencing – in development |
Gr. 1-3 | Class Dojo – This is our primary platform for distance learning. | Hippo Video, etc.
-Video Tutorials will be widely used to support the teaching and learning activities |
EPIC, Kahoot, BrainPop, etc.
-Teachers will use multiple apps & platforms to support student learning |
Video Conferencing – in development |
Gr. 4-5 | Google Classroom This is being introduced as our primary platform for teaching and learning activities.
Class Dojo – Will remain as our primary communication platform |
Hippo Video, etc.
-Video Tutorials will be widely used to support the teaching and learning activities |
EPIC, Kahoot, BrainPop, etc.
-Teachers will use multiple apps & platforms to support student learning |
meet.google.com
-free video conferencing service & syncs with Google Classroom |
Gr. 6-10 | Google Classroom This is our primary platform for distance learning.
Email – Teachers will also use parent emails as an additional means of communication and sharing teaching and learning activities |
Hippo Video, etc.
-Video Tutorials will be widely used to support the teaching and learning activities |
Alef, Quizizz, Khan Academy, BrainPop, Gynzy, etc.
-Teachers will use multiple apps & platforms to support student learning |
meet.google.com
-free video conferencing service & syncs with Google Classroom |
Roles and Responsibilities
Roles | Responsibilities |
Students | What are the responsibilities and expectations for students?
*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. *Be available during optional online support conferences. *Complete silent reading on a daily basis (complete reading journals as required). |
Parents / Guardians | What are the responsibilities and expectations for Parents/Guardians?
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Teachers | What are the responsibilities and expectations for teachers?
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Recommended Daily Routines
KG DAILY ROUTINE (Recommended)
Period | Time (Approx.) | Activities |
PERIOD 1 | 20 min |
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PERIOD 2 | 20 min | |
BREAK | ||
PERIOD 3 | 20 min | |
PERIOD 4 | 20 min | |
BREAK | ||
PERIOD 5 | 20 min |
Key resources:
Grades 1 -5 DAILY ROUTINE (Recommended)
Period | Time (Approx.) | Activities |
PERIOD 1 | 30 min |
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PERIOD 2 | 30 min | |
BREAK | ||
PERIOD 3 | 30 min | |
PERIOD 4 | 30 min | |
BREAK | ||
PERIOD 5 | 30 min |
Key resources:
Grades 6 – 10 DAILY ROUTINE (Recommended)
Period | Time (Approx.) | Tasks |
PERIOD 1 | 40 min |
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PERIOD 2 | 40 min | |
BREAK | ||
PERIOD 3 | 40 min | |
PERIOD 4 | 40 min | |
PERIOD 5 | 40 min | |
Optional video conferencing with the teacher |
Key resources:
VDL Weekly Overview of Tasks – Grades 6-10
Grade 6 VDL | Grade 7 VDL | Grade 8 VDL | Grade 9 VDL | Grade 10 VDL | |
Week 1 22-26 March |
Week 1 Overview | Week 1 Overview | Week 1 Overview | Week 1 Overview | Week 1 Overview |
Week 2 29-2 April |
Week 2 Overview | Week 2 Overview | Week 2 Overview | Week 2 Overview | Week 2 Overview |
Week 3 5-9 April |
Week 3 Overview | Week 3 Overview | Week 3 Overview | Week 3 Overview | Week 3 Overview |
Week 4 12-16 April |
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Week 5 19-23April |
Week 5 Overview | Week 5 Overview | Week 5 Overview | ||
Week 6
26-30April |
Week 6 Overview | Week 6 Overview | Week 6 Overview | Week 6 Overview | Week 6 Overview |
Week 7
3-7 May |
Week 7 Overview | Week 7 Overview | Week 7 Overview | Week 7 Overview | Week 7 Overview |
Week 8
10-14 May |
Week 8 Overview | Week 8 Overview | Week 8 Overview | Week 8 Overview | Week 8 Overview |
Week 9
17-21 May |
Week 9 Overview | Week 9 Overview | Week 9 Overview | Week 9 Overview | Week 9 Overview |
Week 10
23-28 May |
EID BREAK
Support and guidance |
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Week 11
May 31- 4 June |
Week 11 Overview | Week 11 Overview | Week 11 Overview | Week 11 Overview | Week 11 Overview |
For VDL support (Gr. 6-10) please find the below contact details:
Name/Role | Phone | |
Mr. Ryan Vice Principal |
02 555 4383 | viceprincipal@virginiaschool.ae |
Ms. Aiten Head of MOE Subjects |
02 555 4383 | aiten.sulieman@virginiaschool.ae |
Ms. Reema Assistant Head of Secondary |
02 555 4383 | reema.abushmt@virginiaschool.ae |
Mr. Abdul Hafidh Assistant Head of Secondary |
056 416 2327 |
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Ms. Noura Social Worker |
056 416 1101 |
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Mr. Irshad
IT Manager |
02 555 4383
Ext. 107 |
it@virginiaschool.ae |
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