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Module 4: Flexible Learning Environment Lesson 1: Online Distance Education and Communities of Learners  LEARNING OUTCOMES Identified flexible learning through online communication 01 (synchronous/asynchronous modality) Described flexible learni...

Module 4: Flexible Learning Environment Lesson 1: Online Distance Education and Communities of Learners  LEARNING OUTCOMES Identified flexible learning through online communication 01 (synchronous/asynchronous modality) Described flexible learning environment that enhances 02 collaboration with the use of BACK technology tools NEXT  Tabke of Content 01 02 03 04 Flexible Learning Online Distance The Different Synchronous, Environment Learning Platforms Asynchronous, and Blended Learning 05 06 07 Online Communities Benefits and Dangers Safeguarding of Learning/Social of Using Social Oneself when Networking and Networking Sites Engaging in Social Social Networking Networking Sites Platforms BACK NEXT  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 the learners to take their own track in searching for answers to questions raised inside the classroom. ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING It 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 (SEAMEO-INNOTECH) provide this mode of learning. It allows flexibility in learning to a certain extent. 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. It has features that are patterned after the instructional activities of a teacher in a physical classroom.  MOODLE It was created by Martin Dougiamas, founder and CEO of Moodle. It stands for Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment which is an open source software. It’s a Learning Management System (LMS) that supports teaching and learning. MOODLE  GOOGLE CLASSROOM 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. GOOGLE CLASSROOM  EDMODO In 2008, edmodo was created by Nic Borg, Jeff O’Hara, and Crystal Hutter. Martina (2015) compared edmodo and google classroom in her blog. Both are created as apps that can integrate well with classroom activities. EDMODO  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. SCHOOLOGY  MOOCs Another recent modality to learning is the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). It is a model for delivering learning content online to any person who wants to take a course.  MOOCs EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association with the mission is to advance higher education through the use of information technology. MOOCs Synchronous and Asynchronous  SYNCHRONOUS An online chat at real time is Synchronous session. Course participants meet in a virtual classroom and discuss a topic in the lesson.  SYNCHRONOUS Using the Skype in holding a live class is an example.  ASYNCHRONOUS 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.  ASYNCHRONOUS Asynchronous can be in the form of a blog or even a video blog (vblog) if you do not use any of the learning management system.  BLENDED LEARNING Blended learning is a combination of a learning activities wherein a part of the lesson is delivered online, while other part is handled in actual physical setting of a classroom. Kinds of Blended Learning  MODEL 1: FACE-TO-FACE In this model, the teacher DRIVER delivers the curricula most of the time and utilizes online learning at certain times with the purpose of augment or provide an alternative experience.  MODEL 2: ROTATION In a particular course, students rotate on a fixed schedule between learning online in one- to-one, self-paced learning environment, and being inside the classroom with a face-to- face teacher.  MODEL 3: FLEX In a particular course, students rotate on a fixed schedule between learning online in one- to-one, self-paced learning environment, and being inside the classroom with a face-to- face teacher.  MODEL 4: Online Lab The online-lab uses an online platform in delivering the course but located in a physical classroom or computer laboratory.  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.  MODEL 6: Online Driver The online-driver utilizes a platform and a teacher that delivers all curricula.  Online Communities of Learning/Social Networking 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.  What is Networking?  WHAT IS NETWORKING? A network is defined as that group of individuals who communicates and connects on a regular basis. When productive relationships are cultivated, networking works best.  Social Networking Platforms  Social Networking Platforms Different ways to communicate with friends can be through the internet or mobile devices. It allows users to construct their personal profile, so that other contacts may know the relevant information about them.  FACEBOOK Apparently, it is the biggest social networking site founded in 2004, based in Menlo Park, California. It is the most popular social network. Used by most people, it allows users to post their profile, blogs, pictures & videos, etc. FACEBOOK FACEBOOK  TWITTER It does not only provide social networking services, but it also gives online news. It is the site where users post and interact with messages called “tweets.” It also enables people to post their thoughts immediately. Founded in 2006, Twitter is based in San Francisco, California, United States, TWITTER TWITTER  LinkedIn Is an another social networking website for work, launched in 2003. LinkedIn is a popular social site in the professional world. It helps one search for career connections, may contain one’s resume for potential employers to see, and lets one upload his educational qualifications, skills, work history, and relevant experiences. LinkedIn LinkedIn  Google + Is designed to a total communication social network. Launched in 2011, Google is its parent and it is more advantageous if it’s kept as a browser for users are connected even if they are outside Google + site. Google + Google +  YouTube Is an American video-sharing website where users can upload, view, and even share video clips of multimedia productions. It is a free social network site to join and use. YouTube YouTube  Pinterest Is another social media tool, designed as a catalogue of ideas or project ideas by its founder Ben Silberman. Pinterest is an excellent choice for those who have a passion for creativity. Pinterest Pinterest  Instagram Is a platform where users share visual stories. It allows users to post photos with captions, allowing followers to like or comment on one’s posts. It’s a best social networking site for photography. Instagram Instagram  Tumblr A networking site that combines social media and blogging. Its main goal is to simplify social media and blogging. It makes it very easy and straightforward to search just about anything, Tumblr Tumblr  MySpace Another popular website where members can make friends, post blogs, photos, and videos. Personal users can use it to keep up their favorite artists, an update on music industry, etc. It was acquired by Specific Media in 2011, based in Beverly Hills, California. MySpace MySpace  Flickr An image and video hosting website that was created by Ludicorp in 2004, and acquired by Yahoo. It offers massive online photo storage. Flickr Flickr  Bebo Is a social networking website with the backronym “Blog Early, Blog Often.” It was invented to answer the question what the name meant. Founded by husband-and-wife team Michel and Xochi Birch in January 2005. Bebo Bebo Benefits of Using Social Networking Sites  Connectivity The world has become a global village through connectivity. The connection has transcended space and borders. Getting connected to family and friends is now just a few clicks away.  Informative Social networking websites provide information. News and views of others around the world can be easily accessed instantly at one’s fingertips. It easily allows one to transmit information.  Support Learning/Educational Activities Young learners are well- acquainted with social networking sites and regard them as just a part of the day-to-day activities and school-related discussions. The Dangers of Using Social Networking Sites  One major risk is making friends with strangers who may actually be a predator or a cyberbully. No one initially recognizes the true nature of an acquaintance or one who seemingly poses as a friend.  There are also trolls who actually instigate conflict, misunderstanding or emotional response by eliciting anger or ill feelings from other users through social media.  Topping these risks is also the danger of users getting hooked on internet and may learn to ignore the real world.  Safeguarding Oneself when Engaging in Social Networking Sites 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 or you are sure of their identity.  6. Seriously consider the effect of possible posts on others before deciding to do so.  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’re sure of the person’s identity.  9. When there’s an indication of harassment or abuse, it’s advised that you repost this by clicking the report button of abuse.  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. THANK YOU! by Group 5