FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

NDGM will be adopting a hybrid learning modality which consists of a structured academic program that includes four (4) days of on-site learning, one (1) day of virtual on-line classes, daily check-ins, faculty consultations, parent-home support, and assessment of learning outcomes.

Nursery, Kinder and Primary Learners (Grades 1 to 3) will need some assistance in the initial use of the device or in navigating the Learning Management System. There shall be minimal assistance in doing the Daily Learning Tasks (DLTs). A responsible adult at home is expected to watch over the students while they are doing their learning tasks.

• Advisers are on hand to guide students and parents to ensure that the LMS is user friendly and easy to navigate.
• Training and orientation to parents and guardians are to be conducted.
• Trial runs shall be organized even before the opening of classes.
• An online support will be provided to students during check-ins and faculty consultations.

Yes. For S.Y. 2023-2024, all students are expected to wear their school uniform for classes, even during virtual online sessions. PE uniform will be worn during days with scheduled PE classes.

It is the online learning platform for all web-based tools that will facilitate learning in NDGM. Google Suite for Education contains the web-based tools that are currently being utilized in NDGM, with the addition of Seesaw for Preschool learners.

It refers to the two modes of online learning. Synchronous activities happen in real-time usually via teleconferencing.Asynchronous are online learning activities that students can do on their own at their own pace, within a given time frame. They require minimal real-time interaction between the teacher and the students but will provide opportunities for consultation with their teachers.

Yes. Collaboration is part of 21st Century Skills. Interaction, discussion, and group activities are essential to online learning. Club activities and extracurricular activities can also be organized for the students.

Broadband internet access that require at least 2mbps will be sufficient to load the learning materials and learning playlist. Audio and video plug-ins will be needed by the students to play video or audio materials (e.g. Windows Media Player, VLC, etc.)

Productivity software and corresponding hardware are needed to accomplish the learning tasks:

• Web browser (e.g. Google Chrome)
• Word Processing (e.g. Microsoft Word)
• Reading text documents (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Developing / creating presentations (Microsoft Powerpoint)
• Spreadsheet (e.g. Microsoft Excel)
• Video / Sound recording (e.g. built-in camera)

Yes. Online communication is very vital in the NDGM Learning Framework, and many of these communications will be thru email. Also, emails are needed to log-in to some web-based applications.

Every student will be given their official NDGM63 email address. This will be handled by the ITC Office. For technical assistance please email: itc@ndgm63.edu.ph

With the subscription to Google Suite for Education ensures the stability and reliability of data management of students and teachers to support its online learning activities.

You may check out the previous FAQs at bit.ly/ndgmfaq