FLEXIBLE LEARNING

ENVIRONMENT

Lesson 1: Online Distance

Education and Communities
of learners
Discussant: Zena Mae B. Cortezano &
Tricia Mae A. Bueno
FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Learning nowadays is viewed differently. The
present generation of learners has access to
information at their fingertips. The teacher is
no longer seen as basically the dispenser of
knowledge but rather as one who expertly
directs learners to take their own track in
searching for answers to questions raised
inside the classroom.

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ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING
Online distance learning is not a
new concept. Some schools, higher
education institutions in the
country, and educational agencies
such as the Southeast Asian
Ministers of Education Innovations
in Educational Technology
(SEAMEOINNOTECH) provide this
mode of learning. It allows
flexibility in learning to a certain
extent.
THE DIFFERENT
PLATFORMS
Moodle
Moodle was created by Martin
Dougiamas, founder and CEO
of Moodle MOODLE stands for
Modular Object Oriented
Dynamic Learning
Environment which is an open
source software. It is a
Learning Management System
(LMS) that supports teaching
and learning.
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 and perform your roles
and functions as a facilitator
of learning. In 2008, edmodo
was created by Nic Borg, Jeff
O’Hara, and Crystal Hutter.
Schoology
Schoology 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.
MOOCs
Another recent modality to learning
is the Massive Open Online Course
M00C). 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
Synchronous and Asynchronous
a. An online chat at real time is a Synchronous
session. 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.
b. Another important feature is the
Asynchronous session. This is when questions
or tasks are posted and course participants
answer the question or post their reply at any
time most convenient to them. They can still
participate in the discussion by replying to the
post.
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Blended Learning
Another way of handling
flexible learning is by
combining modalities of
instructional delivery. Blended
learning is a combination of a
learning activities wherein a
part of the lesson is delivered
online while the other part is
handled in actual physical
setting of a classroom.
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KINDS OF
BLENDED
LEARNING
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Model 1: Face-to-Face Driver

In the face-to-face model, the
teacher delivers the curricula
most of the time and utilizes
online learning at certain times
with the purpose to augment
or provide an alternative
experience. Instruction is
provided in a computer
laboratory or assigned tasks
are uploaded online.
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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-face learning
and online learning.
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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.
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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
courses at the same time and
therefore have block schedules.
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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.
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Model 6: Online Driver

The online-driver model delivers the
curriculum through an online
platform, with students working
remotely most of the time. Face-to-
face components, if included, are
optional or limited to extracurricular
activities that supplement the
curriculum. Planning and managing
this model is similar to traditional
schools with technology integration,
requiring system-wide strategies,
clear guidelines, and comprehensive
resource guides
Online Communities of Learning /
Social Networking
When we consider online networking,
internet users immediately refer to
Facebook. Everybody seems to have a
Facebook account and uses this to
communicate. If in the teaching and
learning situation, you work on information,
data and collaborate with classmates,
friends, teachers and other members of
society, then social networking can also be
appropriately employed as an educational
tool.
What is Networking?
When productive relationships are
cultivated, networking works best. A
network is defined as that group of
individuals who communicates and
connects on a regular basis. If an
individual has a personal network of
people, one can tap on the potential
contacts for social, educational or
professional purposes.
Social
Networking
Platforms
Different ways to communicate with friends
can be through the internet or mobile
devices. One can have a personal page
where a profile can be built in a social
networking site. Through this site, one can
contact friends or share resources and
interests. Communication through a chat
format can either be one on-one or in a
group. Topics being discussed can be posted
and made known therefore read by many or
it can be discreet through a direct chat – a
feature allowing one to have a certain
privacy on matters considered as such.
Social Networking Platforms
• Facebook • Instagram
• Twitter • Tumblr
• LinkedIn • MySpace
• Google + • Flickr
• Youtube • Bebo
• Pinterest
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The Benefits of
Using Social
Networking Sites
Social networking websites offer
numerous benefits, including connecting
people globally, making it easy to stay in
touch with family, friends, and like-
minded individuals. They provide instant
access to news, updates, and information
while enabling users to share their
thoughts and ideas effortlessly. These
platforms also support education by
facilitating collaboration on tasks,
homework, and discussions among
learners, even beyond school hours.
Additionally, they serve as a convenient
channel for delivering announcements
and instructions related to school
activities.
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The Dangers of
Using Social
Networking Sites
Social networking sites pose risks such as
exposure to predators, cyberbullies, and
trolls who provoke conflict or spread
negativity. Youngsters may face harassment
or manipulation, even from strangers.
Excessive use can lead to internet addiction,
harming social skills and causing neglect of
real-world interactions. These concerns often
lead teachers and parents to restrict access,
which, while protective, may also limit the
educational opportunities these platforms
can provide.
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Safeguarding
Oneself when
Engaging in
Social
Networking Sites
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
1. A social networking account has passwords and log-in details. Secure
Passwords and keep them private.
2. Log out every time you use public computers.
3. Regularly check privacy settings of social networking websites so that
Only direct friends or those particularly known can see the posts.
4. Online posts are saved and may become a permanent part of their
online reputation. As you use the internet, you leave a digital footprint
which can be traced back to you.
5. Do not accept invites from contacts unless you know them personally
of
You are sure of their identity.
6. Seriously consider the effect of possible posts on others before deciding to do
so. If posts could be considered offensive or humiliating another person, then
you refrain from posting or uploading it.
7. Using appropriate language is essential. The tone when communicating or
sending social networking messages should be respectful.
8. Better be safe than sorry. You should accept friends and connections
When you are sure of the person’s identity. Personally meeting someone you
only met online is discouraged. Even if the sincerity of having a personal
meeting looks convincing, it would be better if you will be accompanied.
9. When there is an indication of harassment or abuse, it is advised that you
report this by clicking the report button of abuse. It is better still to talk to
friends or trusted adults about the case.
10. Bullying takes place even in social networking websites. When this happens,
you can do the following actions:
A. ignore the behavior by not responding at all;
b. block the person;
c. click the report button of abuse; or
d. talk to a trustworthy adult about it.
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