THE FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Part I

THE FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Part I

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  z FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ERWIN MARLON R.SARIO TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING I REFERENCE: TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING I BOOK COPYRIGHT 2019 BY: PURITA P. BILBAO, ED D MA. ASUNCION CHRISTINE V. DEQUILLA, PHD DAISY A. ROSANO, PHD HELEN B. BOHOLANO, LIB, ED D
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  z Distance learning isa form of learning without a face-to-face contact with the teacher and delivered via telecommunications. In the past, this involved correspondence course wherein the student corresponded with the teacher via mails. With the advent of newer technologies, distance learning in delivered via computer – based media thus called online learning or e-learning. This made classrooms borderless and learning boundless. This was enhanced by the emergence of web 2.0 tools which made collaborative learning easier.
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  z Online Distance Educationand Communities of Learners 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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  z Every chance orcorner becomes a learning space. It is clear that learning takes place anywhere and this adds to the concept of flexibility in the learning environment. With technology, students can possibly continue to join class sessions even if they are not physically around. The learning space becomes virtual or mediated. The library is not only a physical structure where they can read published books but has also become virtual.
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  z ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING Onlinedistance 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 (SEAMEO-INNOTECH) provide mode of learning. It allows flexibility in learning to a certain extent.
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  z The Different Platforms Theflexible 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 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.
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  z Moodle Moodle was createdby 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.
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  z Google Classroom andEdmodo Google Classroom is a free service for teachers and students. It is an LMS platform that is accessible google account. You can create 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. Compared Edmodo and Google Classroom, despite of its commonalities, there are apparently differences but with technology, things evolve in so short a time. What is clear is that they were created as apps that can integrate well with classroom activities. The decision lies in the teacher who will determine what works best in his or her teaching and learning context. Both are amazing tools that can be explored.
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  zSchoology Schoology is anotherLMS founded in 2009 by Jeremy Friedman, Ryan Hwang, Tim Trinidad and Bill Kindler. You can create your own online distance education learning system using any of theses platforms. 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. It allows one to pursue learning even outside of university or higher education formal structure.
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  z EDUCAUSE EDUCAUSE is anon-profit association with the mission is to advance higher education through the use of information technology. https://library.educause.edu/topics/teaching-and-learning/massive-open-online-course-mooc
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  z SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS In theflexible learning mode, the activities can be done in two ways: synchronous and asynchronous. An online chat 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.
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  z Asynchronous session iswhen 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. One advantage is that you can take your time when replying. The LMS mentioned in this lesson has a feature that can allow an asynchronous session
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  z BLENDED LEARNING Another wayof 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
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  z KINDS OF BLENDEDLEARNING MODEL 1 : Face to Face Driver MODEL 2 : Rotation MODEL 3 : Flex MODEL 4 : Online Lab MODEL 5 : Self-Blend MODEL 6 : Online Driver