Unit 8: Online

Platforms for
Academic Content
Development

Introduction to
by: Gibson J.
Olazo
REFLECT ON THE
STATEMENT,
“TECHNOLOGY
WILL NOT
REPLACE GREAT
TEACHERS BUT
TECHNOLOGY IN
THE HANDS OF
GREAT TEACHERS
CAN BE
TRANSFORMATION
AL. - GEORGE
COUROS”
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How does
technology
support learning?

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 ● Define an online platform.
Objectives ● Examine its importance in
education.
● Identify online platforms
for academic content
development.
● Define what a content
management system is.
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 Word Search and Describe!
In this activity, you need to find as
many website names as you can in
five minutes. Another five minutes will
be given to you to briefly describe the
significance or roles of your listed
sites on education.

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 Describe!

Time to give a brief

description of your list!

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 QUESTION 1
HOW DO YOU USE ONLINE PLATFORMS OR
WEBSITES PRODUCTIVELY?

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Question 2

Do we need to
utilize online
platforms for
educational
purposes? Why or
why not?

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WHAT IS AN
ONLINE
PLATFORM
?

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 Understanding Online Platforms

Online Platforms refer to base

systems that facilitate the functions
of applications or technologies on the
Internet.

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 Understanding Online Platforms

These platforms are created by

developers and can be customized by
users by adding the functions or
features of their choice. These are
what we know as websites.

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Online Platform in Education
The integration
of online sources
and materials in
education paved
the way for
dynamic and
progressive
learning.
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ONLINE PLATFORM
IN EDUCATION

•A wide range of
online platforms offer
extensive assistance
on education and
career advancement,
which we refer to as
e-learning.
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 Positive Impacts of Online Platforms on
Education

Connectivity
Educators are able
to deliver their
lessons to reach
learners across
distant places.

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POSITIVE IMPACTS OF
ONLINE PLATFORMS
ON EDUCATION

•Flexibility
•Learners are able to
manage their tasks
and resources on
their own terms and
environment.

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 Positive Impacts of Online Platforms on
Education

Cooperation
Sharing,
collaboration, and
mutual benefit are
possible for
learners and
educators.
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POSITIVE IMPACTS OF
ONLINE PLATFORMS ON
EDUCATION

•Personalisation
•Learners can learn lessons
at their own pace and
determine the most effective
method to understand
concepts and practice skills.
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ONLINE PLATFORMS FOR
ACADEMIC PURPOSES

•Digital learning
platform is one of the
effective tools to
deliver lessons to 21st
century learners.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
PLATFORMS:
FACEBOOK
TWITTER
INSTAGRAM
GOOGLE+
LINKEDIN

•Commonly Used
Platforms
•for Academic
Content 20

Development
Commonly Used
Platforms
for Academic
Content
BLOGGING
Development
PLATFORMS:
BLOGGER
VOX
XANGA

WORDPRESS 21
VIDEO HOSTING
PLATFORMS:
YOUTUBE
VIMEO
VEVO

DAILYMOTION
TIKTOK

•Commonly Used
Platforms
•for Academic
Content
Development
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Commonly Used
Platforms
for Academic
Content
SOCIAL FORUMS
Development
PLATFORMS:
QUORA
DIGG

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WHICH OF THE GIVEN ONLINE PLATFORMS ARE
YOU INTERESTED TO EXPLORE MORE? WHY?

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CONTENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
•CMS is an application or
software that enables the
user to modify and manage
components of a website
through templates, without
the need for technical
coding.
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 •Component Content
Management System
TYPES OF refers to CMS software
CONTENT wherein commands are
MANAGEMEN dependent on a set of
T SYSTEM
functions from a central
repository working on
website pages or tabs.
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TYPES OF CONTENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

refers to CMS software

with which scanned
physical or digital
Document Management
paperwork is managed
System
on a cloud system that
enables electronic
workflow.

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TYPES OF CONTENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
•Enterprise Content
Management System
•refers to CMS software with
which an organization,
institution, or business
documents and information
can be accessed.
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TYPES OF CONTENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

refers to CMS
software in which a
Web Content
user can customize
Management
the interface and
System
features of a
personal website.
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 Types of Content Management
System

Digital Asset Management System

refers to CMS software that manages
multimedia content in a library
accessible to users.

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THERE ARE A NUMBER
OF WEBSITES THAT
UTILIZE A VARIETY OF
CMS TYPES BECAUSE
THESE ARE HIGHLY
DEPENDENT ON THE
SERVICES THAT ONLINE
PLATFORMS OFFER.

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 LEARNING APPLICATION:
IN THIS EXERCISE, YOU NEED TO LIST
DOWN FIVE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
THAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED
EFFECTIVELY USING ONLINE PLATFORMS.
REMEMBER TO CITE SPECIFIC EXAMPLES.

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Learning Application
Table
Type of Online Platforms Educational Activities

1)

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3)

4)

5)

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LEARNING ENRICHMENT:
IN THIS EXERCISE, YOU
NEED TO RESEARCH ON
ANY CMS SOFTWARE OR
APPLICATION AVAILABLE
ON THE WEB. NAVIGATE OR
READ THEIR OFFICIAL
PAGES TO GATHER
INFORMATION ABOUT THE
FUNCTIONALITIES OR
FEATURES AVAILABLE ON
THEIR SERVICE.
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Learning Enrichment Table

Content Management System

Software

Functions/Features

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SOMETHING
TO PONDER
•Will integrating
online platforms to
learning has more
advantages than
disadavantages?
Defend your answer.
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 Something to Ponder

How would you convince your teacher

to integrate online platforms in your
subject or lessons? Cite particular
instances.

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 SOMETHING TO
REFLECT
WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A
USER OF THESE ONLINE PLATFORMS?

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An online platform is a website or
application used to provide or to
communicate a range of services available
through the internet.

Online platforms have helped the education system

cater to 21st century learners by creating websites
that provide educational materials and tutorials that
can be easily accessed.

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The two most commonly used
online platforms are social media
and blogging websites.

A Content management System

(CMS) is a type of software that
allows users to publish, edit, organize,
and delete web content.
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