Flexible Learning

Environment
Welcome to Unit 4!
Online Distance
Education and
Communities of
Learners
 OBJECTIVES:
In this lesson, challenge yourself to attain the following outcomes:

a. identify flexible learning through online communications (synchronous/

asynchronous
modality); and
b. described flexible learning environment that enhances collaboration with
the use of
technology tools.
 Flexible Learning
Environment

• address how physical space is

used, how students are grouped
during learning and how time is
used throughout teaching.
 ONLINE DISTANCE
LEARNING
 Is a method of education in whereby students learn
 in a fully virtual environment. Some schools, higher
 education, institutions in the country, and
 educational agencies such as the Southwest Asian
 Ministers of Education innovations in Educational
 Technology ( SEAMEO-INNOTECH) provide this
 mode of learning. It allows flexibility in learning to a certain
extent.
The Different
Platforms
01 02
Moodle Google classroom

03 04
Edmodo Schoology
-created by Martin Dougiamas, founder
and CEO of Moodle.

-MOODLE stands for Modular Object

Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment
which is an open source software.

-a platform for online learning that enables

you to create online courses, add
assignments, and keep an eye on your
students' progress.
Google Classroom is a free
service for teachers and
students. It is an LMS
platform that is accessible to
Google accounts. You can
create classes and perform
my roles and functions as a
facilitator of learning.
-In 2008, edmodo was created by
Nic Borg, Jeff O'Hara, and
Crystal Hinter.

- a free social learning platform

that allows students to access
the course content uploaded by
their teachers.
-is another LMS founded in
2009 by Jeremy Friedman, Ryan
Hwang, Tim Trinidad and Bill
Kindler.

-You can actually create your

own
online distance education
learning
system using any of these
platforms.
 MOOC
-it is a model for delivering learning content online to any person who wants to take a course. It allows one
to pursue learning even outside of university or a higher education formal structure.

-Those who are working can enroll in MOOCS with no limit on attendance. As long as you are willing to
learn, you can engage in an area of discipline and learn.

-It allows interconnectedness among peoples in the world to discuss and share recent developments in
their common field of interest.

-EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association with the mission to advance higher education through the use of
information technology.
Synchronous and
Asynchronous
 Synchronous
-Course participants meet in a virtual classroom and discuss a topic in the lesson. So wherever
they are situated in the world, they agree on a scheduled session and log in to join the live class.

-The teacher called as the online tutor facilitates the discussion. Ideas are posted in an actual
live class.

-In this mode, the course participants are made to be engaged in the flow of discussion that is
why, the online tutor has to plan out the instruction guide in facilitating the discourse.
 Asynchronous
-Course participants meet in a virtual classroom and discuss a topic in the lesson. So wherever
they are situated in the world, they agree on a scheduled session and log in to join the live
class.

-The teacher called as the online tutor facilitates the discussion. Ideas are posted in an actual
live class.

-In this mode, the course participants are made to be engaged in the flow of discussion that is
why, the online tutor has to plan out the instruction guide in facilitating the discourse.
BLENDED
LEARNIN
G
 BLENDED LEARNING
-Another way of handling flexible learning is by combining
modalities of instructional delivery.

-Blended learning is a combination of learning activities wherein a

part of the lesson is delivered online while the other part is
handled in the actual physical setting of a classroom.
 KINDS OF
BLENDED
LEARNING
Model I: Face-to-Face Driver
-instruction is provided in a computer laboratory or
assigned tasks are uploaded online.

-allows students who are struggling or working

above their grade level to progress at their own
pace using technology in the classroom.
 Model 2: Rotation
In a particular course or subject, students rotate on a
fixed schedule between learning online in a one-to-one,
self-paced learning environment and being inside the
classroom with a face-to-face teacher. This is the model
that is in between the traditional face-to-thee learning and
online learning.
 Model 3: Flex
This model uses an online platform that delivers most of
the course. Support to learning is provided as needed
through on-site support or by an online tutor who
facilitates the tutorial or small group sessions. Sessions
can be arranged into synchronous or asynchronous.
Course participants may work on their tasks at any
convenient time as long as it is within the confines of the
course duration.
 Model 4: Online Lab
The online-lab model uses an online platform in delivering the
course but located in a physical classroom or computer laboratory.
Since the lessons are in modular format and available in the online
program, teacher assistants supervise these classes. However, they
may not provide the needed expertise if learners seek assistance.
Furthermore, students who are enrolled in an Online Lab model of
blended learning may be enrolled in a traditional classroom course
at the same time and therefore have block schedules.
 Model 5: Self-Blend
The self-blend Model is a system provided by the
school where the students can choose the
courses they would like to have in addition to
their typical brick-and-mortar classroom classes.
This model is always remote - a major difference
from the Online Lab.
 Model 6: Online Driver
The online-driver model utilizes a platform and a teacher that
delivers all most curricula. Students remotely work on their
program most of the time. If ever there is a face-to-face
component, it is made optional or if ever required for the
students to go to the physical learning environment such as
in a school, then it can be extracurricular activities
augmenting the curriculum.
THANKS!
ONLINE COMMUNITIES LEARN-
ING AND SOCIAL NETWORK-
ING
• When we consider onLine
networking , internet users immediately
refers to Facebook, Everybody seems
to have a Facebook account and uses
this to communicate. If in teaching and
learning situation ,you work informa-
tion, data and collaboration with class-
mates , friends, teachers and other
members of Society,then social net-
working can also be appropriately em-
ployed as an educational tool.
• WHAT IS NETWORK-
ING
A network is defined as that group of
individuals who communicates and
connects on a regular basis. if an indi-
vidual has a personal network of people
, one can tap on the potential contacts
for social , Educational or professional
purposes
SOCIAL NETWORKING PLATFORMS

• allowed users to construct their personal

profile so that other contracts may know the
relevant information about them. At present ,
these have now involved to sharing of multi-
media resources. Even having immediate and
direct contract with friends in real time is eas-
ily accessible through these site.
There are some of theses popular so-
cial networking sites include

FACEBOOK , MYSPACE , TWITTER ,

FLICKER , YOUTUBE , AND LINKED
in among others .
FACE-
BOOK
THE biggest social networking site founded .
The popular social network appreciately is
Facebook .It allows users to post their
profile ,blogs pictures and videos . Facebook let
one shear status updates ,it expanded it's ser-
vices allowing people ages 13 and up to use a
Facebook account for a personal or even busi-
ness reasons.
TWITTER
Is the site where users post and Interact with
message called " TWEETS" restricted only to
140 characters. Only registered users can
post tweets , but those who are not can only
read them.One of the mainfailures of Twitter is
it enables people to post their thoughts imme-
diately founded in 2006 ,Twitter is based in
San Francisco , California , United States.
LinkedIn

• Is social networking for website for

work .When one is trying to find a job
and may not have contracts, linkedIn
helps one search for career connec-
tions. Contain ones resume for potential
employers to see.
GEOGLE +

• Is designed Tobe a total communica-

tion social network . Launched in 2011 ,
Geogle is it's parent and it is more ad-
vantageous if it is kept as a browsers
for users are connected even . If they
are outside Geogle + site , users can
make friends and remained up to date
with old friends without leaving their
4 standard connections

1. Friends
2. Family
3.Aquantances
4. These being followed
YOUTUBE

YouTube is a popular video sharing website

where registered users can upload and
share videos with anyone able to access the
site. These videos can also be embedded
and shared on other sites. YouTube was de-
veloped by former PayPal employees in
2005 and was acquired by Google in 2006. It
has had a profound impact on
DINTER-
EST
• Is a social curation website for sharing and cate-
gorizing images found online. The sites name is a
portmateau of the words "pin" and Interest Mar-
keters are just beginning to discover Pinterest and
are experimenting with ways to reach the sites 11.7
million members.
INSTAGRAM

Instagram is a free, online photo-sharing appli-

cation and social network platform that was ac-
quired by Facebook in 2012.The name Insta-
gram is a portmanteau of “instant camera” and
“telegram.” Systrom wanted the name to be
easy to pronounce, spell and follow the “right
here, right now” concept.
TUMBLR

Tumblr is a free microblogging site. According

to Tumblr, as of July 2012, the platform boasts
more than 70 million blogs, 30 billion posts and
16 billion monthly page views. More than 50%
of Tumblr visitors are under the age of
35.Tumblr is a free social networking website
that allows registered users to post multimedia
content to their own customizable blogs.
is a social networking ser-
vice based in the United
States. Launched on Au-
gust 1, 2003, the site was
the first social network to
reach a global audience,
Myspace
and had a significant influ-
ence on technology, pop
culture and music Myspace
was the largest social net-
working site in the world.
is an American image
hosting and video hosting
service, as well as an on-
line community, founded
in Canada and headquar- FLICKR
tered in the United States
.The name of a website
that allows users to share
photographs and videos
BEB
O
A social networking site where
members can communicate with
school and university friends,
connect with friends, share pho-
tos, comment on others sites and
photos, and write a blog
Benefits of using social Networking
site
It is include their ability to help people
connect and stay in touch with family,
friends, and new contacts; the opportu-
nity they offer businesses to market their
brands; their ability to spread useful,
even vital, information instantly to individ-
uals and institutions.S
The dangerous of using social network sites

1. Addiction
2 time wasting / loss of productiv-
ity
3. Identity theft
4. Loss of privacy
5. Cyber bullying / blackmail
6. Phishing attacts
7.threatening Association
LESSON 2:

ONLINE RESOURCES,
EDUCATIONAL SITES
AND PORTALS
What is Educational Sites and Portals?

They are websites that support different

educational sectors by providing access to
relevant information and tools to each group
served. Instructors can find valuable educational
resources to develop their teaching, and by using
these portals, they enhance student-centered
learning
Examples of Educational
Sites and Portals

•Education.com
• eNotes
•Scholastic
• Lincs (Literacy
Information and
Communication
What is the right mindset of a teacher
using the digital tool?

•Hold on to the positive attitude

and openness to learn.
• Nurture the curiosity and sustain
• the passion to improve practice.
•Persevere as you learn to adapt to
the evolving digital tool.
Thank you for listening!

Reporters:
Cecile Losaynon
Evelyn Capitle
Jovelyn Eman