e-Learning Handbook

ES Parent e-learning Handbook

1. What is the purpose of this handbook?

ISB maintains a contingency plan for continued learning when extraordinary events may force a closure of the school.  When such a situation arises, we will activate ISB e-Learning and continue education through online learning.  During these closures, we will use a combination of Internet tools and resources to keep our students connected, as much as possible, to their current classroom teachers and peers.

ISB e-Learning is intended to maintain continuity of curriculum delivery and teacher student interaction within reasonable parameters.  All students are required to participate.

2. ISB Communications
During times of e-learning, ISB will use several methods to communicate with students and families. Important school-wide messages and updates will be delivered through SMS, eNews and the Parent Portal on the ISB Website: https://www.isb.ac.th/Parent_Portal/default.aspx

All ISB faculty and staff are available through email, see links below for staff directory:
https://www2.isb.ac.th/ISBstaff/HS_StaffList.htm
https://www2.isb.ac.th/ISBstaff/MS_StaffList.htm
https://www2.isb.ac.th/ISBstaff/ES_StaffList.htm

3. Organization and expectations during e-Learning

When e-Learning is activated:

• All students are expected to participate in e-Learning.  In exceptional circumstances, students that are unable to participate should notify the school and will be given special consideration.
• ISB will follow a modified daily schedule (see below).  We are aware families may have evacuated to different time zones and obviously will need to make allowances for this.  The modified schedule assists in keeping students in a fixed routine.
• Teachers will communicate daily with parents and students through their class blog, (and by email if necessary).  However it will be the responsibility of parents to facilitate much of their child(ren)’s learning such as being at their children’s sides to read, talk about and encourage when eLearning is under way.
• Students are expected to follow the schedule below.

4. Delivery of instruction

During times of school closure and when eLearning is activated, the parents of elementary students will be the primary educators for their children.  This will involve managing internet access, reading materials and acting as paraprofessional educators.

Elementary school teachers will communicate learning tasks daily to parents and students through their class blog. If necessary email may also be used for communication and/or clarification.  However it will be the responsibility of parents to facilitate much of their child(ren)’s learning such as being at their children’s sides to read, talk about and encourage when eLearning is under way.

5. Requirements from home
Students will need:

• access to a reliable internet connected computer.
• a responisble adult to facilitate the learning.
• a dedicated place to focus on their learning.

FAQ
How to contact Technical Help?
For technical assistance, emails can be sent to help@isb.ac.th or call 02 963 5800 ext. 1151.  For help with class work, students/parents should contact their teachers through email.

How do we communicate with teachers, counselors and administrators? All teachers and counsellors are available through email (parent can also email directly from Powerschool, by clicking the blue link of the teacher’s name).
https://www2.isb.ac.th/ISBstaff/HS_StaffList.htm
https://www2.isb.ac.th/ISBstaff/MS_StaffList.htm
https://www2.isb.ac.th/ISBstaff/ES_StaffList.htm
How do we get the work set by the teachers?
Elementary students/parents should go to their class blogs: https://inside.isb.ac.th/elementary/

How to submit work?
Individual teachers will give the details of how students submit their work. Possible methods include: emailing, sharing a Google Doc, commenting on the class blog and/or posts or comments to individual student blogs, etc.

What if my child cannot participate?
At the earliest possible time, parents should contact their school administrator, and the relevant teachers.