UNIT IV.

FLEXIBLE
LEARNING
ENVIRONMEN
T
Group 4
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
AT THE END OF THIS LESSON STUDENTS SHOULD BE
ABLE TO:

• Describe a flexible learning environment and the

different platforms used for flexible.
• Recognize how innovative teachers use online
Tip: Use
links to resources and educational sites and portals for
go to a
different
page
online distance learning
inside
your • Reflecte on the use of technology on its
present
ation. relevance and appropriateness.
How:
Highligh
t text,
click on
the link
Let’s Read and Learn!
Flexible
Learning
Environment
• The present generation of learners has
access to information at their fingertips.

• Learning takes place anywhere.

• Students can possibly continue to join

class sessions even if they are not
physically around.

• The learning space becomes virtual of

our world.
Lesson 1.

Online
Distance
Education and
Communities
of Learning
Online Distance Education and
Communities of Learning

Southeast Asian Ministers of

Education Innovation in Educational
Technology (SEAMEO- INNOTECH)
provides mode of learning on Online
Distance Learning.
Different
Platforms
1. Moodle

• Moodle allows educators of any

kind to create a private space
online, filled with tools that
easily create courses and
activities, all optimized for
collaborative learning.

• Moodle is a free and open

2. Google
Classroom
• Google Classroom is a suite of online tools
that allows teachers to set assignments,
have work submitted by students, to
mark, and to return graded papers.
• It was created as a way to get eliminate
paper in classes and to make digital
learning possible.
• It was initially planned for use with laptops
in schools, such as Chromebooks, in order
to allow the teacher and students to more
3. Schoology

• Schoology allows users to have access to

materials anytime and anywhere.
• Schoology provides professional
development opportunities for instructors.
• Teachers can decide how they want to use
Schoology in their classrooms.
• Schoology works on devices that have an
internet connection.
4. MOOCs

• Schoology allows users to have access to

materials anytime and anywhere.
• Schoology provides professional
development opportunities for instructors.
• Teachers can decide how they want to use
Schoology in their classrooms.
• Schoology works on devices that have an
internet connection.
Types of
Online
Distance
Education
What is Online Distance
Education?

It is a form of education in
which the main elements
include physical separation of
teachers and students during
instruction and the use of
various technologies to
facilitate student-teacher and
Synchronous
• refers to all types of learning in
which learner(s) and instructor(s)
are in the same place, at the
same time, in order for learning
to take place. This includes in-
person classes, live online
meetings when the whole class or
smaller groups get together.
EXAMPLE

• Live webinars
• Video Conferencing
• Virtual Classrooms
• Instant messaging
EXAMPLE

• Live webinars
• Video Conferencing
• Virtual Classrooms
• Instant messaging
Asynchronous

• Asynchronous learning means

that the instructor and the
students in the course all engage
with the course content at
different times (and from
different locations). The instructor
provides students with a
sequence of units which the
EXAMPLE

• Watching pre-recorded lecture videos or lessons

• Viewing video demonstrations -Reading and
writing assignments
• Research projects
• Student presentations
• Online class discussions via course discussion
boards
• Individual or group projects
• earning activities such as quizzes, problem
solving, and games.
 Types of
Blended
Learning
What is Blended
Learning?
• Blended learning is an
approach of education in
which traditional in-person
classes are supplemented or
supported with technology
and learners take advantage
both of online and offline
resources.
 Types of
Blended
Learning
 1. The Flipped
Classroom
Flipped classrooms
Model give teachers the
opportunity to facilitate the completion of
educational projects and to support students
as they practice using concepts learned
independently. In a blended learning
environment, teacher-led exercises can take
place in person while individual study occurs
at home using online modules or video
2. The Enriched Virtual
Model
This method is similar to the flipped
classroom. Students learn primarily online,
though face-to-face sessions with the
teacher are also required. While the flipped
classroom can be thought of as reversing
the original order of instruction compared to
traditional learning environments, the
enriched virtual model starts with remote
instruction as its origin. Online teaching is
then supplemented with mandatory in-
3.The Individual Rotation
Model
The Individual Rotation model allows
students to rotate through stations,
but on individual schedules set by a
teacher or software algorithm. Unlike
other rotation models, students do
not necessarily rotate to every
station; they rotate only to the
activities scheduled on their
 4.The Flex
Model
The flex model lets students move on
fluid schedules among learning activities
according to their needs. Online learning
is the backbone of student learning in a
Flex model. Teachers provide support
and instruction on a flexible, as-needed
basis while students work through course
curriculum and content. This model can
give students a high degree of control
 5. The A La Carte
Model
The A La Carte model enables students to
take an online course with an online teacher
of record, in addition to other face-to-face
courses, which often provides students with
more flexibility over their schedules. A La
Carte courses can be a great option when
schools can’t provide particular learning
opportunities, such as an Advanced
Placement or elective course, making it one
of the more popular models in blended high
Lesson 3.
Online
Communities
of
Online Communities of
learning/social networking
Online Communities

• An online community is a group

of people who meet up online.

• These include blogs, social

networking sites, forum and
virtual worlds.
 Functions
Each type of
online the reasons for community
community
has Features
different:
the things users can do in that community

Target audiences-
who they're aimed at most online communities require
users to have an online account with a username and
personal
Social Networks

• A social networking site is

an online community
where people are linked
together using their
personal information.
Social Networking
Advantages
- Easy to create a personal page
- Easy to keep in touch with people
- Easy to make new friend with similar
interests.
- Often free to join and use
- Easy to share media with many
people at once-videos, pictures and
Social Network
Disadvantages
- Some people create fake profiles
- Loss of privacy/privacy issues
- Online bullying
- GPS tagging can be a risk to
user’s safety if their location is
given away
What is the purpose of
social networking?
Social networking fulfills the following four main objectives:

-Sharing.
Friends or family members who are geographically dispersed
can connect remotely and share information, updates, photos
and videos. Social networking also enables individuals to
meet other people with similar interests or to expand their
current social networks.

-Learning.
Social networks serve as great learning platforms. Consumers
can instantly receive breaking news, get updates regarding
friends and family, or learn about what's happening in their
Social networking fulfills the following four main objectives:

-Interacting.
Social networking enhances user interactions by breaking the
barriers of time and distance. With cloud-based video
communication technologies.

-Marketing.
Companies may tap into social networking services to
enhance brand awareness with the platform's users, improve
customer retention and conversion rates, and promote brand
and voice identity.
Examples of Platforms
for Social Networking
A. Facebook
B. Twitter
C. LinkedIn
D. Google+
E. Youtube
F. Pinterest
G. Instagram
H. Tumblr
I. Myspace
J. flikr
K. Bebo
Lesson 4.
Benefits and
Dangers in
using Social
Networking
What Does Social
Networking Site Mean?
A social networking site is an online
platform that allows users to create a
public profile and interact with other
users. Social networking sites usually
allow a new user to provide a list of
people with whom they share a
connection, and then allow the people
on the list to confirm or deny the
connection. After connections are
established, the new user can search
the networks of connections to make
 Why is social media
- Social media
good?and technology offer
us greater convenience and
connectivity:
- Staying connected with family and
friends worldwide via email, text,
FaceTime, etc.
- Quick access to information and
research
 Why is social media
good? job skills, content
- Online learning,
discovery (YouTube)
- Involvement in civic engagement
(fundraising, social awareness,
provides a voice)
- Great marketing tools
- Opportunities for remote
employment
 Why is social media
bad?
1. Online vs Reality

Social media itself is not the problem. It

is the way people use it in place of
actual communication and in-person
socializing. “Friends” on social media
may not actually be friends, and may
even be strangers.
 Why is social media
bad?
2. Increased usage.

The more time spent on social media

can lead to cyberbullying, social
anxiety, depression, and exposure to
content that is not age appropriate.
“Bullying” means the use by one or
more students of a written, verbal or
electronic expression or a physical
act or gesture or any combination
thereof directed at a student that:
• causes physical or emotional
harm to the student or damage
to the student's property
• places the student in reasonable
fear of harm to himself/herself or
of damage to his/her property
• creates an intimidating,
threatening, hostile, or abusive
educational environment for the
“Cyberbullying” means bullying
through the use of technology or any
electronic communication, which
shall include, but not be limited to,
any transfer of signs, signals,
writing, images, sounds, data,
texting or intelligence of any nature
transmitted in whole or in part by a
wire, radio, electromagnetic, photo
electronic or photo optical system,
including, but not limited to,
electronic mail, Internet
communications, instant messages
 Why is social media
bad?

3. Social Media is addicting.

 Why is social media
bad?
4. Fear of Missing Out.

FOMO has become a common theme,

and often leads to continual checking
of social media sites. The idea that
you might miss out on something if
you’re not online can affect your
 Why is social media
5. Self-image
bad?issues.

Social media sites provide tools that

allow people to earn others’ approval
for their appearance and the possibili
ty to compare themselves to others. I
t can be associated with body image
concerns. Social media and bullying
Lesson 5.
Safeguarding
oneself in the
use of Social
Networking
Safety Tips
for Social
Networking
 • Manage your privacy
settings
Learn about and use the
privacy and security settings on
your social networking sites.
Manage your privacy
settings.
Remember:
once posted, always posted. Protect
your reputation on social networks.
What you post online stays online.
Think twice before posting pictures
you wouldn't want your parents or
future employers to see.
• Build a positive online
reputation
Recent research also found that
recruiters respond to a strong,
positive personal brand online.
• Keep personal info
personal
Be careful how much personal info
you provide on social networking
sites.
• Protect your
computer
Security start with protecting your
computer. Install Antivirus software.
Keep your operating system, web
browser, and other software current.
• Know what action to
take
If someone is harassing or
threatening you, remove them from
your friends list, block them, and
report them to the site administrator.
• Use strong
passwords
Make sure that your password is at
least eight characters long and
consists of some combination of
letters, numbers, and special
characters (for example, +, @, #, or
$).
• Be cautious on social
networking sites.
Even links that look they come from
friends can sometimes contain
harmful software or be part of a
phishing attack. If you are at all
suspicious, don't click it. Contact your
friend to verify the validity of the link
Lesson 6. Online
resources,
Educational
Sites and
Portals
After reading this chapter you will be
able to:
• understand the positive impact of
educational technology and
mobile learning
• promote better learning with the
use of modern technology in 21st
century
• Familiarize with teaching learning
and mobile learning
a. Educational Technology and
Mobile Learning

- This blog site is a rich repository of

tools and application assembled and
curate for teachers and educators by
teachers. They understand the
pedagogy needs, the arrangement of
categories with corresponding
suggested tools or sites even
applications for android or Ipads.
Tools application ed tech charts,
books links and many more are
found in categories arranged by
b. GDCF Ninjas 24 Great Education
Tools

-EdTech tools, short for educational

technology tools, are becoming the
staple of digitalized classrooms.
Technology has revolutionized the
field of education, providing new
tools and resources to improve
teaching and learning. Using such
tools, learners and masters can
support and enhance various
educational activities, from providing
access to online resources to
COMMON 21ST
CENTURY
TECHNOLOGY
TOOLS FOR
LEARNING
1. AFFINITY
2. BLOG or WEB
LOGS
3. E-PORTFOLIO
4. HYPERTEXT
5. PODCASTS
6. WEB 2.0
7. MySpace
8. Second Life
9. WEBKINZ
10. WIKI
11. YOUTUBE
12. GOOGLE
DOCS
13. PREZI
14. EASYBIB.
15. SOCIAL
MEDIA
16.
SMARTBOARDS
17.
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