Virtual learning environment: Embracing inclusion

Abstract

This descriptive article aims to capture the efforts made to bring teaching and learning in a virtual environment at the elementary level to a special, unique, fun way, encouraging inclusion and making it relevant to its learners through meaningful and enriching experiences. It also shares some inclusive experiences that occurred in our virtual learning community. There is no doubt virtual learning environments are no less challenging than face-to-face instruction, but they do leave ample room to embrace inclusion naturally. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and students alike create spaces on a daily basis to communicate through words, games, body movement, laughter, anecdotes, experiences, concrete objects, pets, and even family members who assist them. This makes distance education appropriate to continue learning in a timely manner.