(sgd) Fr Emerito Salustiano R de la Rama SJ
HEADMASTERATENEO DE MANILA GRADE SCHOOL(sgd) Jose Antonio P Salvador
PRINCIPALATENEO DE MANILA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL(sgd) Maria Victoria Panlilio-Dimalanta
PRINCIPALATENEO DE MANILA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLOriginally posted on this site, these modules have been prepared by the Department of Information Systems and Computer Science (DISCS) and the Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences (ALLS) of the Loyola Schools. These modules are online learning materials for using the Google Classroom Learning Management System (LMS), as well as other Google Suite tools that work with Google Classroom.
They are available in two formats:
full-page slide deck in PDF
handout of slide deck (4 slides per page) in PDF
The modules are designed to be used sequentially for first-time users, but more experienced users may jump to any topic they prefer. These are not designed to be exhaustive reference materials, but focus on the most commonly used and more effective features.
For more help, email your school’s IT Support:
Grade School itso.gs@ateneo.edu
Junior High School itso.ajhs@ateneo.edu
Senior High School itso.ashs@ateneo.edu
[PDF Slide Deck] [PDF Handout]
Logging in to Google Classroom
Joining a Class
Organizing the Google Classroom Homepage
[PDF Slide Deck] [PDF Handout]
Identifying the major parts of Google Classroom
[PDF Slide Deck] [PDF Handout]
Understanding proper netiquette
Giving comments for improvement without criticizing peers
Commenting on items in Google Classroom
[PDF Slide Deck] [PDF Handout]
Viewing Assignments
Accessing Assignment Details
[PDF Slide Deck] [PDF Handout]
Attaching a Submission to an Assignment
Turning in an Assignment
[PDF Slide Deck] [PDF Handout]
Answering Google Form Quizzes
Module 7: Google Drive
Module 8: Google Docs
Module 9: Google Meet
Information in this FAQ is accurate as of 22 May 2020.
As stated in the 7 May 2020 memo from the University President, Ateneo will not implement any increase in tuition or fees this school year, even if these have been previously approved by the government. Furthermore, some fees which will not be fully utilized for this kind of online learning will either be removed or reduced. A schedule of tuition and fees will be released in June.
This varies across grade levels. Some physical books and supplies will still be required for online learning. In addition, new learning materials, carefully curated from the internet and/or created by teachers, will also be provided through our online platforms.
These are not included in the tuition. The purchase of gadgets and devices will be left to the discretion of parents. Each school, however, will recommend technical specifications for such gadgets and devices. These will be released soon.
Since the mode of instruction will be mostly “asynchronous,” students can accomplish their activities at their own pace, within a reasonable time frame. In the event that simultaneous synchronous sessions are required, parents may determine which child needs the gadget or device more. Teachers must be informed of any absences during synchronous sessions.
For younger children (i.e. Kinder to Grade 3), adult supervision is necessary in terms of helping students establish a routine, advance lesson objectives, and perform simple troubleshooting.
For older children, adult supervision must be minimal, since students are expected to assume greater responsibility and independence towards their learning. For more details, please refer to part V of this primer.
The schools of Basic Education have already scheduled student orientation sessions on the online learning platforms and learning management systems that will be used this school year. Parent orientations have been scheduled as well. Details will be disseminated by the respective schools in due time.
During the year, class advisers/moderators will monitor student well-being and progress, and coordinate with parents, as needed. Moreover, guidance counselors will provide psycho-emotional support to students through non-academic consultations and routine interviews. These and other support systems are set in place to help students transition well to the online learning set-up.
Physical education classes will continue to be offered, with a focus on health, physical fitness, and well-being. Exercise routines will also be part of the students’ daily check-ins.
Each school has an IT Services office to address any technical concerns on the LMS (see contact details above). In addition, Help Desks are currently being put in place to provide assistance to students and parents.
To ensure that teachers are equipped to implement online learning effectively, they are currently undergoing training on technical skills and pedagogy suited for online learning under the Information Technology Resource Management Office (ITRMO) and Ateneo SALT Institute, respectively.
Returning students will necessarily have to go through a process and adhere to the policies and guidelines of each school under Basic Education. In short, automatic admission does not apply for re-entries.
Basic Education foresees that even if clearances are given by the government within the school year, online learning will still be the main mode of teaching until clearer indicators of a decline in COVID-19 cases are evident and safety measures are put in place. The community’s health is our foremost priority.
Details and materials for Parents’ Orientations are projected to be sent before the opening of classes in August. Please take note that the May 29/June 5 Parents’ Orientations for Grade 1 and Kinder respectively (as previously announced) will be rescheduled.
You may visit ateneobluecloud.ateneo.edu for announcements and updated information, including updated FAQs. You may also follow the Ateneo de Manila Basic Education social media accounts for regular announcements.
—From the 7 May 2020 memo of Fr Jose Ramon T Villarin SJ, President, Ateneo de Manila University