Lesson: Flexible-Learning-Environment.pptx

Flexible Learning Environment

1. Online Distance Education and Communities of Learners Online Resources, Education Sites and Portal ENVIRONMENT FLEXIBLE LEARNING

2. Describe a flexible learning environment and the different platforms used for flexible learning; Recognize how innovative teachers use online resources and educational sites and portals for online distance learning; and DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES 1 2 3 Reflect on the use of technology on its relevance and appropriateness.

3. WHAT IS DISTANCE LEARNING?

4. Distance learning is a form of learning without face-to-face contact with the teacher and delivered via telecommunications. With the advent of newer technologies, distance learning is delivered via computer-based media thus called online learning or e-learning. The present generation of learners has access to information at their fingertips. DISTANCE LEARNING

5. The teacher is no longer seen as the dispenser of knowledge but rather as one who expertly directs learners to take their track in searching for answers to questions raised inside the classroom. Learning takes place anywhere, adding to the concept of flexibility in the learning environment. With technology, students can continue to join class sessions even if they are not physically around. DISTANCE LEARNING

6. ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING APPS

7. ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING APPS Google Meet Google Meet is a video conferencing service that enables you to join virtual meetings via audio, video, chat, and screen sharing with up to 100 people with no time limits

8. ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING APPS Google Meet Google Meet is a video conferencing service that enables you to join virtual meetings via audio, video, chat, and screen sharing with up to 100 people with no time limits Google Classroom It is a great way to organize, structure and manage your classroom. It encourages paperless sharing and provides a platform for communicating with students. You can use Google Classroom to set, collect and even grade assignments with no time limits

9. ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING APPS Google Meet Google Meet is a video conferencing service that enables you to join virtual meetings via audio, video, chat, and screen sharing with up to 100 people with no time limits Google Classroom It is a great way to organize, structure and manage your classroom. It encourages paperless sharing and provides a platform for communicating with students. You can use Google Classroom to set, collect and even grade assignments with no time limits Microsoft Teams is the ultimate messaging app for your organization—a workspace for real-time collaboration and communication, meetings, file and app sharing, and even the occasional emoji!

10. The flexible mode of learning used 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. When you use this, you can actuallyhold a lesson, post questionsfor discussion. Hold an online chat discussion, give assessment activities and provide references or links to other online materials. DIFFERENT PLATFORMS

11. Moodle was created by Martin Dougiamas, founder and CEO of Moodle, stands for Modular Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment which is an open source software. It is a Learning Management System (LMS) that supports teaching and learning. MOODLE

12. MOODLE

13. Edmodo is a social learning tool that allows teachers to create courses, assign tasks, and track student performance. It also has features such as chat rooms, polls, quizzes, and discussion boards. On the other hand, Google Classroom is a cloud-based service that lets students collaborate on assignments and projects. 2. GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND EDMODO GOOGLE CLASSROOM

14. 2. GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND EDMODO GOOGLE CLASSROOM

15. Schoology will support educational activities in both the classroom and remote learning situations. It expands student learning opportunities and gives students greater control over when and how they learn. to enhance the learning experience and streamline communication. Teachers rely on Schoology to create and share resources, post assignments, and assess student progress. 3. SCHOOLOGY

16. 3. SCHOOLOGY

17. Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). It gives you first-hand knowledge about the subject you want to study in college. You can get to know through a MOOC how interesting that subject is, rather than choosing that course in college 4. MOOCS

18. MEDUCAUSE is a non-profit association with the mission is to advance higher education through the use of information technology It's a community of IT leaders and professionals working together to tackle challenges and leverage opportunities that are constantly evolving within higher education. 5. EDUCAUSE

19. 5. EDUCAUSE

20. An onlinechat at a 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 6. SYNCHRONOUS SESSION

21. Asynchronous session is when questions or tasks are posted and course participants answer the questions or post their reply at any time most convenient to them. They can still participate in the discussion by replying to the post. 7. ASYNCHRONOUS SESSION

22. BLENDED LEARNING Another way of handling flexible leaning is combining modalities of instructional delivery. Blended learning is a combination of learning activities wherein a part of the lesson is delivered online while the other part is handled in actual physical setting of a classroom

23. FACE TO FACE DRIVER The face-to-face driver model is a type of blended learning in which technology is used alongside traditional teaching to increase success in educational outcomes.

24. ROTATION BLENDED LEARNING MODEL Rotation Blended Learning Model The rotation model of learning involves traditional face-to-face learning with online learning.

25. FLEX LEARNING MODEL The flex model of blended learning delivers most classroom content online in an in-person environment. In the flex classroom, there is always an instructor onsite to assist students when needed, and students complete lessons in a way that is going to help them achieve their learning goals as best as possible.

26. ONLINE LAB LEARNING MODEL The online lab school model involves the use of computerized distance learning for all, or almost all, of its course content. This will mean that conventional education that is conducted in a classroom or a lecture theatre is not needed and that teachers, where they are used, will mostly function in the role of a student resource.

27. SELF BLEND LEARNING MODEL The self-blended model of Learning combines in-person instruction with online learning to provide students some independence to complement their in-class learning

28. ONLINE DRIVER LEARNING MODEL The online driver model relies on technology as the primary means of delivering course materials. Most, if not all, instruction takes place remotely in this model. Teachers provide guidance, support and may serve as a resource for students in times of need, but they do not usually have face-to-face contact.

29. ONLINE COMMUNITIES OF LEARNING/ SOCIAL NETWORKING

30. WHAT IS NETWORKING?

31. defined as a group of individuals who communicate and connect regularly. If an individual has a personal network of people, one can tap on the potential contacts for social, educational, or professional purposes. NETWORKING

32. 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 and therefore read by many or it can be discreet through a direct chat - a feature allowing one to have certain privacy on matters considered as such. SOCIAL NETWORKING PLATFORMS

33. WHAT ARE EDUCATIONAL SITES AND PORTALS ?

34. They are websites that support different educational sectors by providing access to relevant information and tools to each group served. An educational portal is a specially designed website that provides a host of educational services. The term portal was historically used to describe a port or location of multiple loading and off loading activities. EDUCATIONAL; SITES AND PORTALS

35. Educational websites can include websites that have games, videos or topic related resources that act as tool to enchance learning and supplement classroom teaching. These websites help make the process of learning entertaining and attractive to the student, especially in today’s age. EDUCATIONAL; SITES AND PORTALS

36. The subject of Educational Technology , or EdTech is expanding quickly and is transforming how we teach and learn. The emergence of mobile learning, which enables students to access educational resources and content on their smartphones and tablets, is one of the most important breakthrougs in EdTech. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND MOBILE LEARNING

37. Mobile Learning, or m-learning , is a form of remote learning that takes place on portable electronic devices. As more and more people have access to smartphones and tablets, and as these gadgets progress and become capable of running educational apps and software, it is growing in popularity. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND MOBILE LEARNING

38. Positive attitude and openness to learn Nurture the curiosity and sustain the passion to improve practice Persevere WHAT IS THE RIGHT MINDSET OF A TEACHER IN USING DIGITAL TOOLS?

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