TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING: UNIT 4 FLEXIBLE LERNING ENVIRONMENT.pptx

PowerPoint presentation for the course Technology for Teaching and Learning and the topic Flexible Learning Environment

1. Lesson 1 Online Distance Education and Communities of Learners Unit 4: Flexible Learning Environment

2. Flexible Learning Environment Flexible learning a method of learning where students are given freedom in how, what, when and where they learn. addresses physical space, how students are grouped and how time is used. Pace the ability to customize one's pace, place and mode of learning, such as taking accelerated programs or engaging in part-time learning. Mode - the way content is delivered by technology, typically through blended learning, fully online courses or technology-enhanced experiences.

3. Online Distance Learning Distance learning a lso known as distance education e-learning online learning Main Components of Distance Learning physical separation of teachers and students during instruction use of various technologies to facilitate student-teacher and student-student communication

4. Different Platforms Free programs designed for educational purposes: Google Classroom Edmodo Schoology Nearpod Microsoft Teams Google Classroom developed by Google for educational institutions. a free blended learning tool that makes creating , sharing , and grading assignments easier . i ts main objective is to make file sharing between professors and students more efficient .

5. Edmodo a global education network called Edmodo offers training , information, communication, and collaboration tools to help all students achieve their full potential. is a safe network for students and instructors to communicate and exchange information. - has more than 65 million members across 370,000+ schools worldwide. provides packages that allow school leaders to benefit from strong analytics, provide professional development, and customize their educational material. their products are free for instructors and students.

6. Synchronous and Asychronous Synchronous learning - instructors and students gathering at the same time and (virtual or physical) place and interacting in “real-time”. Asynchronous learning - students accessing materials at their own pace and interacting with each other over longer periods.

7. Blended Learning - the approach of utilizing both online and in-person learning experiences while instructing students.

8. Online Communiti e s of Learning / Social Networking Networking – the exchange of information and ideas among people with a common profession/special interest, usually in an informal social setting.

9. Networking - is used by professionals to widen their circles of acquaintances, find out about job opportunities, and increase their awareness of news and trends in their fields . Social Networking Platforms : Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ YouTube Pinterest Instagram Tumblr MySpace Flickr

10. Lesson 2 Online Resources, Educational Sites and Portals Unit 4: Flexible Learning Environment

11. Right mindset of a teacher in using the digital tool : Openness to learn Positive attitude Curiosity Passion Persevere AND THEY LEARN HAPPILY EVER AFTER…