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Online Home-Based Learning

Version 20 March 2020

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Contents

Online Home-Based Learning on SLS

Introduction 3

Planning for HBL Lessons 4

Synchronous Learning 6

Asynchronous Learning 9

Annexes

Annex A: Teachers’ Guide on Designing and Delivering Lessons in SLS 11

Annex B: Reference for Teachers on SLS Release 12 Features 12

Annex C1a: Teachers’ Guide on Hosting a Zoom Meeting 14

Annex C1b: Teachers’ Guide on Navigating a Zoom Meeting 18

Annex C2a: Students’ Guide on Downloading and Accessing a Zoom Meeting 24

Annex C2b: Students’ Guide on Navigating a Zoom Meeting 31


Use SLS for online HBL to:

a) Create interactive and engaging learning experiences with activities

b) Scaffold learning c) Collect digital products from students d) Monitor and provide feedback to students to

ensure Assessment for Learning (AfL)

Key considerations for planning online HBL lessons:

Adopt Synchronous or Asynchronous learning

Nature of learning content (revision or new learning content)

Schedule and duration of the HBL lesson

Student’s ability to access SLS

SLS features and other technology tools such as video conferencing that can support students learning and interactions

The Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS) is the key online platform for supporting schools’ Home-Based Learning (HBL) measures. It is more than an online repository of materials for students to access. A good understanding of the SLS features will allow teachers to enable students to learn anytime, anywhere and at their own pace. Teachers can also create a virtual classroom via SLS and for online HBL.

In Annex A, teachers can find basic admin information on using SLS:

Resetting of password

Creating and assigning a lesson

Monitoring students’ progress

Managing a class

Sharing lessons with colleagues

Not familiar with using SLS?

In Annex C, teachers can find information on using the video conferencing tool Zoom

to support their online HBL lessons, particularly for conducting synchronous learning

with live lessons:

Installing, hosting and navigating a Zoom Meeting (For teachers)

Downloading and navigating a Zoom Meeting (For students)

Not familiar with video conferencing tools?

Teachers should follow

the recommended

maximum screen time

duration of 2 hours per

day for online HBL.

Introduction

There are 2 types of online HBL: Synchronous (live at scheduled timing)

and Asynchronous (at student’s own time). In the next few pages,

teachers can find out more about how they can design and conduct either

types of HBL using SLS.

There will also be tips on how SLS features can help teachers in the design and implementation of online HBL lessons.

Using this Quick Guide


Finding lesson ideas and examples in SLS Gallery

Regardless of synchronous or asynchronous learning, teachers should state clearly the learning objectives and success criteria for the online HBL lesson. Teachers should also

determine the nature of the learning content.

Planning for HBL lessons

Nature of learning content (for Synchronous /Asynchronous Learning)

Is the learning objective for students to revise previously-taught content or learn new content?

Are there digital resources in the subject Teaching & Learning Guide (TLG) that can be used?

Are there existing resources that teachers can tap on for the SLS lesson? (e.g. MOE Library resources, Community Gallery with e-Catalogue @ go.gov.sg/slscglessons )

Can students access other resources on SLS (i.e. MOE Library) for self-directed learning as part of learning for the lesson? If so, do they know how to access these resources?

Teachers can adapt lesson ideas from MOE Library or Community Gallery on SLS.

Students can also access lessons from MOE Library for Self-Directed Learning on SLS.

After students open an MOE Library Resource for the first

time, they may access other resources under ‘Self-Study’ or

‘Learning About’ section. Teachers may need to brief and

remind students on how to do this.

Teacher’s View

List the Lesson Objectives and Success Criteria under

‘Description’ in your SLS lessons, so that students can

see it when they access the lesson.

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https://go.gov.sg/slscglessons


The following are some SLS updates which teachers may find useful when designing HBL lessons. These SLS Release 12 (R12) updates was released on 21 March 2020. (A) Merged assignment view for teachers (B) Enhanced assignment view and note-taking for students

For more information, please refer to Annex B.

New SLS (Release 12) features that are useful for online HBL


In synchronous learning, teachers can leverage technological tools to enable classes to learn

together at the same time without physical face-to-face presence. This also provides an

opportunity for teachers to check on the well-being of their students during home-based

learning. There are some key considerations when planning for synchronous learning in the

form of a live lesson. Teachers should go through the following considerations when designing

and conducting synchronous learning.

Refers to simultaneous learning by all students at the same time

Schedule and duration

Students are aware of the scheduled lesson

Teacher has factored in timing and buffer for students to log in prior to the start of the lesson

Lesson has been scheduled to start at least 1 hour before the assigned lesson time

Students’ ability to access SLS lessons

Students can log in to SLS Students know how to get help for troubleshooting issues Students know how to reset their password, if necessary Students know how to find the lesson on SLS

Conducting a Live Lesson in SLS

Teachers can conduct a Live Lesson by clicking the ‘Live Lesson View’ under ‘View Assignment’.

Synchronous Learning

Teachers can complement lessons with video conferencing tools such as Zoom to enhance interactions with students.

We would advise that video conferencing should be carried out in 15-minutes blocks, interspersed with other activities, to maintain student engagement and focus.

Some streaming applications have time limitations for their free version, for example, the free version of Zoom is limited to 40 minutes per session.

Using video conferencing tools with SLS

For more information about accessing Zoom, refer to Annex C1.

To find out how you can use Zoom in a synchronous learning environment, refer to Annex C2.

1 A Live Lesson allows teachers to control student’s

access to learning activities in real-time using the toggle

button next to each activity.

Live Lesson View allows for student-student, and

teacher-student interactions. These interactions can be

facilitated by the use of the Interactive Thinking Tool

and Poll features in SLS.

2


1 2

Enabling sharing of documents between teachers and students

With file-sharing applications,

teachers can collect digital files

from students instantaneously.

Teachers may also upload files for

immediate access by students

during the synchronous lesson.

Teachers can allow for file sharing from students by embedding file-sharing applications such

as Google Drive in an SLS lesson.

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Here are some key considerations when conducting video conferencing with students:

6. As a privacy rule, students should participate in the video conferencing from their home

living room and not bedroom.

7. Teachers and students should be appropriately dressed.

8. Students should not be eating or attempting other activities during video conferencing,

to avoid being distracted from the learning process.

Key Considerations when conducting video conferencing

4. Set class rules to ensure smooth running of video conferencing sessions.

Remind students to:

a. Mute their microphones when they first join an online meeting

b. Key in their names in a standardised format for easy identification during online

meeting, e.g. Index Number _Full Name

c. Observe cyber wellness, e.g. not send inappropriate digital content to their peers

d. Follow established rules from teacher if they wish to speak, e.g. Zoom allow

students to virtually raise their hands to indicate they would like to speak.

e. Follow established guidelines on classroom behaviour.


To allow for real-time collaboration of students in a synchronous learning environment, teachers

can embed collaborative productivity tools such as Google Docs or Google Slides in SLS

lessons for students to discuss and co-create shared digital products.

SLS has a list of websites and web applications that are approved as secure for embedding

in SLS lessons, including Google tools.

Teachers can find a list of these whitelisted websites and URLs in the SLS User Guide.

By embedding collaborative productivity tools in SLS, students are able to work

together in real time.

This allows students to build on one another’s learning. Teachers can also

monitor their students’ work progress and provide feedback when necessary.

Facilitating collaborative learning for students

https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/teacher/lessons/embed-external-sites-whitelist.html

https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/index.html


Refers to independent student learning that does not occur at the same time

. Teachers can schedule the start date and time of their SLS lessons when they are assigning SLS lessons to students.

Online HBL can also take the form of asynchronous learning, where teachers can assign SLS lessons to students for them to complete a series of learning activities at their own pace. Students can complete the tasks and homework at their own pace within a stipulated HBL period or over a longer timeframe e.g. a week. Unlike synchronous learning, students usually will not receive instant feedback for activities or obtain instant replies to their questions during asynchronous learning. Apart from assigning SLS lessons to students, teachers will need to actively monitor their learning, e.g. using the SLS Heat Map tool, and actively give feedback to help students progress in their learning. These are some key considerations when planning for asynchronous learning:

Schedule and duration

Students are aware of the scheduled lesson

Teacher has factored in timing and buffer for students to log in prior to the start of the lesson

The lesson has been scheduled to start at least 1h before the assigned time to allow for flexibility

in students’ log-in time

Students’ ability to access SLS lessons

Students are able to log in to SLS Students know how to get help for troubleshooting issues Students know to reset their password, if necessary Students know how to find the lesson on SLS

Asynchronous Learning

Scheduling a SLS lesson and pacing lesson activities

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2

By scheduling the lesson’s start date

and time, teachers can assign their

lessons in advance for planned release

to students.

It is a good idea for teachers to release

their lessons an hour before students

are meant to log in to provide flexibility

and a seamless experience for the

students.

Teachers can also control access to

specific activities in a lesson and make

key activities mandatory.


Monitoring and providing feedback to students

Teachers can monitor and provide feedback to students’ responses in SLS by:

1. Teachers can add hints and explanations within the SLS Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) or

Free Response Questions (FRQ) to provide students with immediate feedback on their

responses.

2. Teachers can track the students’ progress and understanding using the SLS Heat Map feature

3. Teachers can provide Providin students with feedback by commenting on their responses

before releasing the next activity/activities for them to continue their learning.


Annex A

Please login to SLS to access the user guide via the hyperlinks

below

You can create and assign lessons or learning activities to your students

by following the steps below.

1.1 Creating a Lesson

There are three ways to do this:

a. Use lesson from the MOE Library

(i) Access the MOE Library

(ii) Make a copy of an MOE Library Lesson

b. Use lesson from the Community Gallery

(i) Access Community Gallery Lessons

(ii) Make a copy of a Community Gallery Lesson

c. Create your own lesson

1.2 Assigning a Lesson to your Class

You can assign a lesson to students in your Classes or Groups.

You should set the Start date and time as well as the Due date

and time when you assign the lesson.

1.3 Monitoring Students’ Progress

You can view your students’ progress and performance for an

assignment on the Monitor Assignment page.

1.4 Manage a Class

You can add teachers to a class as co-teachers so that multiple

teachers can view students’ progress and performance.

Teachers’ Guide on

Designing and Delivering

Lessons in SLS

https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/teacher/moe-library/browse-a-subject.html

https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/teacher/moe-library/make-copy-of-MOE-lesson.html

https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/teacher/community-gallery/browsing-lessons.html

https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/teacher/community-gallery/copy-lesson-from-community-gallery.html

https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/teacher/lessons/create-a-lesson.html

https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/teacher/lessons/create-a-lesson.html

https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/teacher/assignments/create-an-assignment.html



https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/teacher/assignments/monitor-responses.html

https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/teacher/assignments/monitor-responses.html

https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/teacher/classes-and-groups/manage-a-class.html


(A) Merged Assignment View for teachers

Reference for Teachers on

SLS Release 12 Features

Annex B

In a synchronous lesson, teachers can teach, monitor, and provide feedback all from the same

SLS Live Lesson mode. This will reduce the toggling of views to help you in the live teaching

of the lesson.


If students are familiar with the annotation or note-taking feature on SLS, the enhanced assignment view and note-taking feature will help them to synthesise learning content and notes taken digitally while accessing the learning activities.

(B) Enhanced Assignment View and Note-taking for students

In a synchronous / asynchronous

lesson, students can view their

own annotations as well as the

teacher’s annotation and notes.

This helps students to review and

reflect on their own learning to

develop metacognitive skills

through guidance from teachers.


What is ?


Hosting a Zoom Meeting Annex C1a

‘Live’ Lessons

Anytime Anywhere!

Expand the traditional

classroom in the cloud!

Zoom is a software that allows people to have video conferencing,

chat and share files. It can be used in the event of school closure to

support HBL.

The use of Zoom on the school network should be limited to

important and critical broadcast to avoid affecting the performance

of other online teaching and learning tools. Contents shared using

Zoom should be unclassified, non-sensitive, and should not

include any personal data.

How do I host a Zoom meeting?

Creating a Zoom Account You will need to create a Zoom account in order to host a Zoom

meeting.

1. Go to https://zoom.us. Click ‘Sign Up, It’s Free’ to register for a

free account.

Use Chrome

browser to ensure

the features of Zoom

are fully supported.

https://zoom.us/


2. You may use your personal or work email for signing up.

Disabling Remote Control Function

To prevent students from controlling the screen that is being

shared, you should disallow students to request for remote

control rights, before launching a Zoom meeting.

1. Go to https://zoom.us/profile/setting and click ‘In Meeting

(Basic)’.

2. Scroll to ‘Remote Control’ and disable the function.

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https://zoom.us/profile/setting


Hosting a Zoom Meeting You are required to sign in to your Zoom account to obtain your

personal Meeting ID link. This link is unique to your account.

Teachers should use the browser to host meetings, instead of

downloading the desktop app. The browser version is sufficient

to support HBL and the app is currently under security review for

use on SSOE devices.

A free Zoom account can accommodate up to 100 participants in

a meeting, and would allow users to host meetings of up to 40

minutes.

1. Click ‘My Account’ on the top right-hand corner of the webpage.

2. Share your Personal Meeting ID link with students on SLS by

providing a direct link or in text.

3. Paste the Personal Meeting ID link into your address bar

(Chrome browser preferred) to commence the meeting.

Turn off other

applications to give

dedicated processing

power for Zoom.

7. Click ‘Start from your browser’ and the Zoom meeting should appear.

8.

5. A popup may appear, and if this happens, please click

‘Cancel’. Whenever prompted, click ‘Cancel’.

4. A download may automatically begin. If this happens, you do

not need to run the program but just refresh the web page.

6. Click ‘Click here’ to start hosting the Zoom meeting.

8. To ensure that students are able to hear you during the

Zoom meeting, click ‘Join Audio by Computer’.

9. You are now the host of the Zoom meeting!


How do I conduct a lesson with Zoom?

When conducting a lesson, you should consider the affordances of

Zoom. You can use Zoom to deliver lessons and to further engage

students in learning. Features on the free version of Zoom are

sufficient to conduct online HBL. Teachers should advise students to

fully utilise the free features. It is not necessary for teachers and

students to purchase the paid version of Zoom account and app.

Starting a lesson with Zoom Video conferencing tools such as Zoom are suitable for synchronous

learning. However, students need to be briefed ahead on the

schedule of the lessons and login to the video conferencing platform,

e.g. Zoom, at a pre-arranged time.

While Zoom allows us to

bridge the distance

between teachers and

students, teachers might

want to set clear

guidelines for

students to follow e.g.,

students should not send

malicious content to their

friends.


Navigating a Zoom Meeting

Annex C1b

Controlling Audio and Video

Upon login, you should ensure that all students’ videos are turned on

to monitor their presence.


To prevent unnecessary background noise or feedback, you

should advise students to mute their microphone upon

entering the Zoom meeting. The audio and video functions

can be found at the bottom left-hand corner of the window. This

is the same for the students’ view.

To mute/unmute the microphone, click the microphone

icon.

To start/stop video, click the video camera icon.


Managing Participants For ease of recognising students, you should get students to key in their names upon registration using a format e.g. Index Number_Full Name.

To manage participants in Zoom, you can click ‘Manage Participants’. There are two levels to managing your students:

as a class

by individuals

As a class, you can ‘Mute All’ students’ microphones, view who has

raised their hand and broadcast messages to everyone.

To communicate with the individual, you would need to mouse over the student’s name. You can use this function to start a separate chat with the student i.e. to check on their understanding, prompt them to share their video, etc.

Standardising the

way students name

themselves will minimise

inappropriate words that

will be used for naming.


Delivering a Lesson with Zoom You can deliver a lesson with accompanying presentation slides so

that students can follow the flow of the lesson.

Sharing Presentations 1. To share the slides, click ‘Share Screen’ at the bottom of the

window.

2. Select ‘Application Window’ and choose the application that youwould like to share with your students e.g. PowerPointPresentation and click ‘Share’.

You will not be able to see your own face on screen when the PowerPoint is in present mode. However, students will still be able to see you if ‘Start Video’ is activated.

Student’s View when you are sharing your PowerPoint slides.

Teachers who teach

using video conferencing

should carry out their

sessions in 15-minutes

blocks, interspersed with

other activities, to

maintain student

engagement and focus.

Each Zoom session has a

40-minute limit. To avoid

disruption, teachers should

plan for a 30-minute

session and give

allowance for login time.


You may control what to share with your students. Click ‘Stop Sharing’ to stop the process.

Engaging Students with Zoom

You can consider using some of the features in Zoom to engage students in learning. To get students to respond, you can use the following functions: a) Chatb) Screen Sharingc) Video / Audiod) Raise Hand / Lower Hand

a) Chat with StudentsYou can use the chat function for students to ask questions while the presentation is taking place. You can then refer and address these questions once the presentation is done. Students can also use this platform to suggest ideas and responses to their friends’ queries.

b) Screen SharingWith screen sharing, you can view as well as get students to share their screens with all participants who are Live in the lesson. Students can share the work that they have done on the device or you can do quick checks to ensure that students are following the lesson.

a)

b)

c)

Teachers should establish

a protocol if students

want to speak e.g. raise

hand in chat room and

waiting for further

instructions before

speaking.


c) Video / AudioUsing the video and audio functions, you can hear your students through their web cameras and microphones. These can be used to check-in visually on your students via hand-signals e.g. thumbs up, or verbally present information to demonstrate their understanding.

d) Raise Hand / Lower HandYou can also use the ‘Raise Hand / Lower Hand’ function to do a

quick poll to check on students’ understanding or for students to

indicate their attendance. The ‘raise hand / lower hand’ function can

only be found in the students’ meeting session, but you will be able to

see once they have raised or lowered their hands.

Ending a Zoom Meeting

To end a Zoom meeting, click ‘Leave Meeting’. When prompted,

click ‘End Meeting’ so that students will no longer have access to the

meeting.

d)

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1


What’s ?

Zoom is a software that allows people to have video conferencing and chat.

Features on the free version of Zoom are sufficient for your home-based

learning. It is not necessary to pay for the additional features.

How do I get the Zoom app on my device?

Downloading Zoom

Students accessing the Zoom meeting using Windows or Apple

desktop/laptop computers do not have to download any

application/extension.

Students accessing the Zoom meeting using iPads and iPhones, or Android

phones and tablets, or Chromebooks will have to download the Zoom

application/extension prior to accessing Zoom for the first time.

Students’ Guide for

Downloading Zoom and

Accessing a Zoom Meeting

Annex C2a

‘Live’ Lessons

Anytime Anywhere!

Continue to learn from

your teacher and with

your friends out of the

classroom.

You will only need to

download the Zoom

application/extension the

first time you access such

lessons.

For Computers Running Windows and Mac OS

For iPads/iPhones, Android phones/tablets, Chromebooks


1. For Apple or Android devices, scan the QR codes below todownload the application.

App Store

Google Play

2. For Chromebook, go to the Chrome Web Store:https://chrome.google.com/webstore/ and search for the ‘Zoom’extension. Click ‘Add to Chrome’.

For iPhones

and iPads

For Android

phones and tablets

For Chromebooks

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/


Accessing Zoom

Lessons with Zoom allow you to actively participate in a lesson without

meeting the teacher in person. User experiences will differ based on

the devices used. Refer to the relevant section below for a step-by-

step guide that is specific to your device.

For computers

You can access Zoom meetings on your personal laptops and desktops by

following the steps below.

1. Using your Chrome browser, go to zoom.us/joinKey in the Meeting ID, and click ‘Join’.

2. Click ‘Cancel’ when the pop-up prompts you to open the Zoomapplication.

Use the Chrome browser

to ensure that the features

of Zoom are fully

supported.

If your teacher has

provided a link as part of

your SLS lesson, click the

link and follow the

instructions.


3. Click ‘Click here’ to join the meeting.

4. When prompted, click ‘Cancel’ again. Then click ‘join from yourbrowser’.

5. Key in your name in the format of: Index Number_Full Name, e.g.05_MOE Student. Click ‘Join’.

6. Click ‘Mute’ to silence the audio upon joining the meeting, and

‘Share video’ with your teacher. Upon joining the meeting, wait for

your teacher’s instructions.


For other devices

These devices include iPhones and iPads, or Android phones and tablets,

and Chromebooks.

1. Open the Zoom application. Click ‘Join a Meeting’.

2. When prompted, key in the Meeting ID.

3. Key in your name in the format of: Index Number_Full Name, e.g.

05_MOE Student.

4. Check that ‘Don’t Connect to Audio’ is switched on, and ‘Turn off

My Video’ is switched off. Click on ‘Join’.

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3

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5. Click ‘OK’ to allow Zoom to access the camera, then click ‘Join withVideo’.

6. Click ‘Allow’ to allow Zoom to send you notifications.

7. Click ‘OK’ to allow Zoom to access the microphone.


8. Check that your audio is muted and that you have shared video with your

teacher. Wait for further instructions.


It is important to follow the

instructions given by your

teacher as this will enable

everyone to effectively

learn together.

Students’ Guide for

Navigating a Zoom Meeting

Annex C2b

What should I take note of when

participating in a Zoom Meeting?

Before participating in a Zoom meeting, here is what you should take note

of:

1. Teleconference your teacher from a public space, e.g. living room,

instead of a private space, e.g. bedroom.

2. Be appropriately dressed.

3. Follow class rules for HBL

a. Students should mute your microphones when you join the

meeting

b. Students should not send inappropriate content to your peers

c. Students should key in your names in a standard format for easy

identification, e.g. Index Number _Full Name

d. Students who wish to speak should indicate by virtually raising

hands or indicating in the chat room and waiting for further

instructions before speaking

How do I actively participate in a Zoom

lesson? Just like a lesson conducted in the classroom, your active participation

is important for you to learn effectively. Zoom has several functions

that you can use to ask questions, communicate with your teachers

and peers, and seek feedback from your teacher.

These functions include:

a) Chatb) Screen Sharingc) Video/Audiod) Raise Hand/ Lower Hand


a) Chat You can use the chat function to ask questions, suggest ideas and

responses, while the lesson is taking place.

Choose the application that you would like to share with the

teacher and click ‘Share’.

d) Raise Hand / Lower Hand You can use the ‘Raise Hand / Lower Hand’ function to get your

teacher’s attention if you have any questions during the lesson.

b) Screen Sharing With screen sharing, you can share your screen with your

teacher or other participants who are Live in the lesson. To share

your screen, click ‘Share Screen’ at the bottom of the window.

c) Video / Audio Your teacher might ask you to give a video or audio response during

the lesson. The audio and video functions can be found at the

bottom left-hand corner of the window.

If you wish to mute/unmute your audio, click the microphone icon.

If you wish to start/stop video, click the video camera icon.

a)

b) c)

d)


Leaving a Zoom Meeting

To end a Zoom meeting, click ‘Leave Meeting’.

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