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Opportunities-Weaknesses Opportunities- Threats Weakness-Threats
Use of school MOOE to purchase printers, ink, Primarily, if the signal is weak or intermittent in Only few students who may want to experience
and bond papers, since most of the learners the area, online learning is not a possibility lim- online learning may be able to borrow tablets
preferred printed materials. iting options for mode of teaching. The teacher and participate well in computer-mediated
may have to make use of printed modules and learning/ online classes.
SMME and other sections in charge of checking strengthen partnership with parents in the
school AIPs and WFPs must scrutinize the pur- distribution and retrieval of modules. Profiling of students in the school shall be led
pose of procurement done by schools in order by the YFP through the EPS-SGOD so that the
that the priority needs related to LCP are being CID to consider in the planning the availability learners who are interested to experience online
addressed of modules ready for printing learning but who cannot avail of gadgets may
be given the chance. However, online learning
Only few students who may want to experience Accounting section shall check the SOBs if the session is not mandatory.
online learning may be able to borrow tablets schools preferred printed modules and yet, the
and participate well in computer-mediated materials to be bought are different. Use of school MOOE to purchase printers, ink,
learning/ online classes and bond papers, since most of the learners
Reliability of technological equipment like hard- preferred printed materials.
Profiling of students in the school shall be led ware failures, incompatible software between
by the YFP through the EPS-SGOD so that the home and school, and poor internet connectiv- SMME and other sections in charge of checking
learners who are interested to experience online ity is a hindrance to its utilization. Upgrading of school AIPs and WFPs must scrutinize the pur-
learning but who cannot avail of gadgets may ICT equipment through MOOE or in partnership pose of procurement done by schools in order
be given the chance. However, online learning with willing sponsors. that the priority needs related to LCP are being
session is not mandatory. addressed
ICTS to provide authentic and official data
HRD will check on the HRMD Plan of the divi- determining the connectivity of schools as to SMN, ICTS and other active personnel may have
sion for possible adjustment for the schools to texting, calls, messenger, FB, email, etc. to work together in the preparation of propos-
prioritize utilization of MOOE and reflect this in als, coordination and communicating with these
their WFP/ SOB. Less or low enrolment in the barangay since possible partners.
few students / pupils will be enrolled and school
Accounting section shall provide TA to schools performance will also be affected or percentage Technological resources such as computers
on this matter. of school enrolment might go down. The transi- and internet connections are very expensive.
tion may discourage or affect the motivation of Learners may not afford to have these facilities/
Distance learning may reduce transportation learners. resources.
cost and food allowance incurred by parents
when their children go to school. Coordination with barangay in the monitoring Strengthen partnership with LGUs through SEF,
of school age children to be enrolled in schools alumni association, private companies (BENE-
This may become part of advocacy material or a within the locality. Information dissemination CO, ABOITIZ, Philex mines, HEDCOR etc).
study to be conducted. through print and online to be initiated by the
SMN, YFP, GCs, Sports Coordinator. SMN, SGOD, ICTS and other active personnel
With the start or adjustment on the implemen- may initiate the crafting of proposals for this
tation of alternative learning delivery mode, it Strengthen partnership with telecommunica- concern.
will be labor intensive for teachers. Instead of tion companies
having one lesson done in one setting, it may be Profiling of parents as to economic status,
done multiple times to attend to smaller groups Orientation of parents, teachers, learners about employment
of learners in either online or actual face to face data consumption, utilization of online materi-
interaction. School heads and CID shall study als that require data, safety precautions, child SMN will monitor the profiling of parents by the
ways and means which can be recommended protection policies, data privacy and others. schools
for adoption by teachers.
SMN, ICTS and other active personnel may Government has a huge role to play in this per-
Teachers may be capacitated on how to prepare have to work together in the preparation of spective by providing funds for providing such
syllabus to guide them in scheduling their learn- proposals, coordination and communicating resources.
ing sessions. This can be one content of learning with these possible partners.
and development to be initiated through the With the lack of access to these resources, it
CID and HRD. Technological resources such as computers contributes to parents’ loss of interest in enroll-
and internet connections are very expensive. ing their child to school, learners’ non-accessi-
Setting of parameters, guidelines, safety nets, Learners may not afford to have these facilities/ bility to schoolworks, or even poor relationships
precautionary measures to safeguard children resources. with peers or teachers.
against the threat of cyberbullying, cybercrime,
mental health. Strengthen partnership with LGUs through SEF, SHS, SMN, YFP, GCs and EPS-SGOD and
alumni association, private companies (BENE- CID may have to prepare proposals to orient
CPC, Legal officer, GCs, YFPs, EPS of SGOD, CO, ABOITIZ, Philex mines, HEDCOR etc). learners, parents and teachers about the new
SMME, PTA will have to come together in this normal.
concern. SMN, SGOD, ICTS and other active personnel
may initiate the crafting of proposals for this ALS program will be tapped. Alternative Mode
The school heads have to identify the teach- concern. of Teaching will apply to this situation. Stay at
ers under this level so that they shall be given home policy is still the best if face to face is not
the proper intervention by the school or the possible and with alternative modality at home
division. like home study. Provision of home schooling
in exploring potential skills ,talents of learners
such as painting, cooking and others may be
encouraged and their outputs be recognized.

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