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A Parent's Guide toOnline Distance Learningwith Silliman University's

mySOUL

Silliman Online University Learningsoul.su.edu.ph

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Silliman Online University Learningsoul.su.edu.ph

mySOUL, which stands forSilliman Online University Learning, is the

official online distance learning (ODL) platformof Silliman University (SU).

It is a web-based learning management systemthat holds the virtual classrooms of your child’s

different subjects. It also documents your child’slearning curve and experience.

It is accessible at https://soul.su.edu.ph.

Introducing: mySOUL

A PARENT'S GUIDE TO ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING WITH SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY'S MYSOUL

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Students don’t have to physically be at the SUcampus because classes for the first semester ofSY 2020-2021 will be done through mySOUL.

Transition to ODL

Each subject is handled by a teacher trained in usingmySOUL. Teachers prepare virtual classes inmySOUL patterned after the face-to-face curriculumbut customized in such a way that learningresources and activities can be done synchronouslyand asynchronously, without having to compromisethe intended learning outcomes of the course.

A PARENT'S GUIDE TO ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING WITH SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY'S MYSOUL

Once students receive a confirmation that they areofficially enrolled, they can now activate theirmySOUL account to access their virtual classrooms.

Click here to know how to activate your mySOULaccount    https://bit.ly/ActivatemySOUL

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mySOUL promotes self-directed learning as well asparent-child learning bond. For primary graders,mySOUL offers a unique teaching and learningpedagogy because it involves the parents.

At the start, your child may need your assistance inaccessing mySOUL and making sure that your child isable to enter the virtual classroom. As soon as thechild is familiar with the process, they may becomemore independent in accessing the platform.

Self-directed learning & Child-Parent bond

A PARENT'S GUIDE TO ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING WITH SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY'S MYSOUL

What is good about this is that you can monitor yourchild’s progress anytime. You and your child mayaccess mySOUL together and check out the lessonsprepared by the teacher.

For example, when the teacher holds online lecturesthrough BigBlueButton, you may listen together withyour child and do the activities together.In that way, you will also bepartners with the teacherin monitoring your child’slearning development.

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Learners using mySOUL do not have to be online allthe time to meet the requirements of their subjects.This is because learning through mySOUL involvesboth synchronous and asynchronous activities.

Synchronous activities, done online in real-time,are scheduled once or twice a week. This meansmost of the other activities can be done on yourown (asynchronous) and you can prepare yourinternet data for scheduled real-time activities. Inthat way, you can save internet data and avoidinternet disconnection during online activitiesand meetings.

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Synchronous + Asynchronous

Synchronous AsynchronousODLusing

mySOUL

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Synchronous activities are done when students andthe teacher are online at the same time in mySOUL,following the class schedule. Students perform theactivities within that schedule.

Students are required to log-in in mySOUL during theclass schedule, and attendance is checked. Teachersare expected to log-in during their class schedules.

video conferencing(oral recitation,reporting usingfile/screen-sharing,demonstration,group-work usingbreak-out sessions,document-sharing)and chat (by class orby group)scheduled exam

Synchronous activities

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Examples:

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Asynchronous activities are done when students and teachersare not online in mySOUL at the same time. Students performactivities, read, and download resources, and communicatewith teachers and classmates at their own time within the timeframe set by the teacher.

Students are not required to log-in in mySOUL during theclass schedule for asynchronous activities, but teachers areexpected to log-in during their class schedule to monitorstudent progress, check assignments, review scores, gradeessays and other forms of assessment, respond to messages,adjust/modify resources and activities, among others.Teachers must deliberately design asynchronous activitieswith less screen time among the students.

watching recorded lecture videosassignmentsprivate messagingscheduled group workcase studies and term papersother performance-basedactivities that can be performedwith or without the Internet at thestudent’s own pace

Asynchronous activities

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Examples:

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ODL Checklist

When it comes to devices, desktop PCs andlaptops are best used for activities both onlineand offline. Tablets and smartphones are limitedin use for viewing and downloading of resources.

A constant bandwidth of 2 Mbps is theminimum requirement, but we have tounderstand that internetconnection fluctuates.Thus, it is recommendedthat a 4 Mbps bandwidthor higher is available.

It is also important that learners have a headsetwith a microphone in order for them to activelyparticipate in video-conferencing activities.

4 Mbps bandwidth or higher

Headset with microphone

Desktop PC or laptop

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Mobile appYou can also download the mobile app"Blackboard Open LMS" (for iOS users) or"Open LMS" (for Android users) so that youcan easily access course/subject contents,quickly find and contact classmates andteachers, and receive instant notifications ofmessages and other events.

For Android users: Afterdownloading the app,type in mySOUL's address(https://soul.su.edu.ph)then log-in using your SUemail address.

For iOS users: After downloading the app, youmust email [email protected] to get yourlog-in details.

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Parents may contact their children's teachersfor assistance or further instructions shouldthey experience difficulties with theirinternet connection.

Also, a guidance counselor will facilitateinformation drives on online safety andsecurity and the like on mySOUL.Furthermore, a virtual library is readilyavailable for you and your child to visit. Clubsfacilitated by teacher advisers will also beoffered through mySOUL, so our learners canengage in fun extracurricular activities.

Other student services

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Promotes independent learning

Redefines social interaction

Incorporates student services

Maintains SU’s fidelity to its curriculum

Engages students to connect with ODL

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mySOUL continues to serve the commitment of SU toprovide quality and holistic education by putting thelearners, from Kindergarten to the Graduate School,at the heart of the teaching-learning process.

With mySOUL, students are given PRIME importance.

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While ODL in mySOUL follows class-paced learning, mySOULallows students to experience self-directed learning in a newand strategic way. mySOUL is able to maximize the abundantpresence of valuable information, knowledge, concepts, andconstructs available in the internet. In this manner, studentswill have various options to support their own pace and styleof learning.

While social interaction is challenged in this pandemic, theplatform ensures dynamic, collaborative, and interactiveactivities between and among students and teachers.

mySOUL is not a typical learning platform because itincorporates other key student services like tele-counseling(online guidance counseling), virtual library system, and more.

At the “soul” of mySOUL is maintaining SU’s fidelity to itscurriculum, educational philosophy, and school mission: to beof service in promoting the well-being of society and theenvironment as it offers quality holistic education buildingcompetence, character, and faith.

mySOUL engages students in experiences thatwill create a sense of connection to SU’scurrent modality of learning, which is onlinedistance learning (ODL).

Promotes independent learning

Redefines social interaction

Incorporates student services

Maintains SU’s fidelity to its curriculum

Engages students to connect with ODL

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If you still have questions about mySOUL, youmay check out the Frequently Asked Questions

(FAQs) found at https://soul.su.edu.ph.

You could also chat with our SOUL virtualassistants in real-time or leave your question at

the chatbox in the mySOUL homepage. OurSOUL support team will be happy to assist you.

Know more about mySOUL

A PARENT'S GUIDE TO ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING WITH SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY'S MYSOUL