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The document discusses flexible learning environments and various online platforms such as Moodle, Google Classroom, Edmodo, and Schoology that facilitate online distance education. It highlights the features of these platforms, including their ability to support teaching and learning activities. Additionally, it introduces MOOCs as a model for accessible online learning and lists various online resources and educational sites for further engagement.

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Module-4

The document discusses flexible learning environments and various online platforms such as Moodle, Google Classroom, Edmodo, and Schoology that facilitate online distance education. It highlights the features of these platforms, including their ability to support teaching and learning activities. Additionally, it introduces MOOCs as a model for accessible online learning and lists various online resources and educational sites for further engagement.

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FLEXIBLE LEARNING

ENVIRONMENT

Dr. MELLIE D. GUICO


ONLINE DISTANCE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITIES OF LEARNERS

The Different Platforms

The flexible mode of learning uses a platform such as Moodle,


Google classroom, edmodo, schoology, etc. these are free programs
designed for educational purposes. Ithas features that are patterned after
the instructional activities of a teacher in a physical classroom.

You can actually hold a lesson, post questions for discussion,


hold an online chat discussion, give assessment activities and provide
references or links to other online materials, features relevant to
instruction and facilitating of learning.
1. Moodle

Moodle was created by Martin Dougiamas, founder and CEO of


Moodle.
MOODLE - Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning
Environment
This is an open software. It is a Learning Management System
(LMS) that supports teaching and learning
2. Google Classroom and Edmodo

Google Classroom is a free service for teachers and students.

It is an LMS platform that is accessible google account. You can create classes
andperform your roles and functions as a facilitator of learning

In 2008, edmodo was created by Nic Borg, Jeff O’ Hara and Crystal Hutter

Martina (2015) compared edmodo and google classroom in her blog.

They were created as apps that can integrate well with classroom activities.
3. Schoology

Schoology is another LMS founded in 2009 by Jeremy Friedman, Ryan Hwang,


TimTrinidad and Bill Kindler.

You can actually create your own online distance learning system using any of
theseplatforms.
MOOC = Massive Open Online Course
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 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. The link herein provides succinct video
explaining about MOOCs
Online Resources, Educational Sites and Portals
Familiarize yourself with the following Online Resources, Educational Sites and Portals

 Audacity
 MakeBeliefsComix
 EndNote
 Pixton
 Easy Test Maker
 Corkboard Remember
 Hot Potatoes
 Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Citation Wizard-Free / Scribber
 Free Digital Photos
 Toondoo / Storyboard that
 PollDaddy / CrowdSignal
 Public Domain Photos
 Padlet
 SurveyMonkey
Thank You!

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