LESSON 1

ONLINE DISTANCE EDUCATION

AND COMMUNITIES OF
LEARNERS
By Kaye Ann Pampola & Dianara Prieto
 LEARNING
OUTCOMES
1. Identified flexible learning through online
communication (synchronous /asynchronous
modality)
2. Describe flexible learning environment that
enhances collaboration with the use of
technology tools
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
Every chance or corner 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.
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 (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
• Moodle was created by Martin
Dougiamas, founder and CEO of
01 Moodle MOODLE stands for Modular
Object Oriented Dynamic Learning
Environment which is an open
source software. It is a Learning
Management System (LMS) thar
Schoolo supports teaching and
learning.
MOODLE
GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND EDMODO
• Google Classroom is a free service for teachers and students. It is an
LMS MOO platform that is accessible google account. You can create
02 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.
• Martina (2015) compared edmondo and google classroom in her blog.
Although she discussed several. commonalities, and google there are
apparently differences but with technology, things evolve in so short is
clear is that they were created as apps that can integrate well with
classroom activities. The decision lies a time.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND 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
03 online distance education learning system using any of these
platforms.
 MOOCS
• Another recent modality to learning is the Massive Open Online
Course (MOOC). It is a model for delivering learning content online to

03 any person who wants to take a course. It allows one to pursue

learning even outside of university or higher education formal
structure.
• EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association with a mission to advance
higher education through the use of information technology.

https://library.educ edu/topics/teaching-and-learning/massive-
open-online-course-mooc.)
 TWO TYPES OF FLEXIBLE
LEARNING MODE
• Synchronous
• Asynchronous

SYNCHRONOUS
An online chat at real time.
Course participation meet in
a virtual classroom and
discuss a topic in the lesson.

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.
BLENDED LEARNING
Blended learning, also known as hybrid learning,
is an approach to education that combines
online educational materials and opportunities
for interaction online with traditional place-
based classroom methods.
MODEL 1: FACE-TO-FACE DRIVER
The face-to-face driver blended learning model is the
closest to traditional classroom training, as most of the
training takes place in a classroom setting under the
guidance of an instructor.

MODEL 2: ROTATION
In the rotational model, learners rotate between different
learning modalities, such as face-to-face instruction, online
activities, small-group discussions, and independent study.
These rotations can be on a fixed schedule (e.g., daily or weekly)
or based on learners’ progress.
MODEL 3: FLEX MODEL
The flex model provides learners with significant autonomy and
control over their learning path. It combines online learning with
in-person support as needed. Using an adaptive learning
platform, learners have the flexibility to choose when and
where they access online content and resources, making it
suitable for self-paced learning.

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 lessore are in modular format and
available in the online program, teacher assistants supervise
these classes.
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.

MODEL 4: ONLINE DRIVER

The Online Driver Model utilizes a platform and a teacher that
delivers all curricula. Students remotely work on their program
most of the time. If ever there is a face-to-face component, it is
made optional or if ever it is required for the students to go to
the physical learning environment such as in school, then it can
be extracurricular activities augmenting the curriculum.
 ONLINE
COMMUNITIES
OF LEARNING
WHAT IS NETWORKING?
• 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
FACEBOOK
• The biggest social networking site founded in 2004 based in Menlo
Park, California
• The most popular social network
• Used by most people
• It allows users to post their profile, blogs, pictures and videos
• Facebook lets one share status updates, news article with friends and
family
• Allowing people ages 13 and up to use a facebook account for
personal or even business reasons
 TWITTER
• Does not only provide social networking services but it also gives
online news
• Twitter is a site where users post and interact with messages called
“tweets,” restricted only to 140 characters.
• Only registered users can post tweets, but those who are not can
only read them
• One of the main features of Twitter is it enables people to post their
thoughts immediately
• Founded in 2006, Twitter is based in San Francisco, California, United
States
LINKEDIN
• Social networking website for work.
• When one is trying to find a job and may not have contacts.
• LinkedIn helps one search for career connections.
• It may contain one’s resume for potential employers to see.
• The website lets one upload his educational qualifications, skills, work
history, and relevant experiences.
• Launched in 2003, this s a popular social site in the professional
world.
 GOOGLE+
• Designed to be a total communication social network
• Launched in 2011, Google is its parent and it is more advantageous if
it is kept as a browser for users are connected even if they are
outside Google+ site
• Users can make friends and remained up to date with old friends
without leaving their Gmail account
• To distinguish connection, Google+ creates circles and the four
standard circles refer to friends, family, acquaintances and those
being followed. Users can actually create as many circles as they
intend.
 YOUTUBE
• an American video-sharing website where users can upload, view,
and even share video clips or multimedia productions
• It is a free social network site to join and use
• owned by Google, YouTube prefers a Google account to make it
easier and streamlined
• It allows the users to share personal videos, view other uploaded
multimedia clips and make connections with friend and
acquaintances
• Just like with other social networking sites, users can either make their
videos private or public
• Based in San Bruno, California, the service was created in February
2005.
 PINTEREST
• Was designed as a catalogue of ideas or projects ideas by its
founder Ben Silberman
• This is an excellent choice for those who have a passion for creativity
• Users must have an account to use Pinterest, and if users will use
Facebook, their wall would be ready to post pins without linking with
Facebook.
 INSTAGRAM
• A platform where users share visual stories
• This system allows users to post photos with captions allowing
followers to like or comment on one’s posts
• Photos shared have a wide range of coverage- trips, food, business
products
• Since the site is free, advertisers can use instagram to reach a wide
and are follower base
• Instagram account can be private or made public
• It is the best social networking site for photography
 TUMBLR
• A networking site that combines social media and blogging
• Its main goal is to simplify social media and blogging
• Users can post whatever they like such as photos, videos, quotes,
music, links
• This is a social media that makes it very easy and straight forward to
search just about anything
 MYSPACE
• Another popular social networking website where members can
make friends, post blogs and photos, videos
• It was acquired by Specific Media in 2011 and based in Beverly Hills
California
• MySpace had its dose of crisis but came back stronger and
rebranded to focus on music
• Personal users can use MySpace to keep up with their favourite
artists, have an update on the music industry, see what their friends
are listening to, and connect with people who have similar music
preferences
• It is a fitting social networking website for music
 FLICKR
• An image and video hosting website that was created by Ludicorp in
2004 and acquired by Yahoo
• It offers massive online photo storage
 BEBO
• a social networking with the backronym “Blog Early, Blog Often”
• It was invented to answer the question what the name meant
• It was founded by husband-and-wife team Michel and Xochi Birch in
January 2005 at their home in San Francisco
 BENEFITS OF USING SOCIAL
NETWORKING SITES

GETTING CONNECTED TO THEY PROVIDE SUPPORTS LEARNING

FAMILY AND FRIENDS INFORMATION OR AUGMENT
IS NOW JUST A FEW It easily allows one to EDUCATIONAL
CLICKS AWAY transmit information ACTIVITIES
It is an easy access to
or update contacts
keeping in touch with
on what one thinks or
friends, or keeping
how now feels.
friends with others who
share similar interests
and passion
DANGERS OF USING SOCIAL
NETWORKING SITES
• Making friends with strangers who may
actually be a predator or a cyberbully
• A youngster gets bullied by others who may
not even be connected as friends in a social
networking websites
• There are trolls who actually instigate conflict,
misunderstanding or emotional response by
eliciting anger or ill feelings from other users
through social media
• Users getting hooked on internet and may
learn to ignore the real world
SAFEGUARDING ONESELF WHEN ENGAGING IN
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
• A social networking account has passwords and log-in details.
01 Secure passwords and keep them private.

• Log out every time you use public computers.

02
• Regularly check privacy setting of social networking websites

03 so that only direct friends or those particularly known can see

the posts.
SAFEGUARDING ONESELF WHEN ENGAGING IN
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
• Online posts are saved and may become a permanent part of

04 their online reputation. As you use the internet, you leave a

digital footprint which can be traced back to you.

• Do not accept invites from contacts unless you know them

05 personally or you are sure of their identity.
SAFEGUARDING ONESELF WHEN ENGAGING IN
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
• Seriously consider the effect of possible posts on others before

06 deciding to do so. If posts (i.e. text, picture, video) could be

considered offensive or humiliating another person, then you
refrain from posting or uploading it.

• Using appropriate language is essential. The tone when

07 communicating or sending social networking messages

should be respectful.
SAFEGUARDING ONESELF WHEN ENGAGING IN
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
• Better be safe than sorry. You should accept friends and
connections when you are sure of the person’s identity.

08 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.

• When there is an indication of harassment or abuse, it is

advised that you report this by clicking the report button of
09 abuse. It is better still to talk to friends or trusted adults about
the case.
SAFEGUARDING ONESELF WHEN ENGAGING IN
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
• Bullying takes place even in social networking websites.

10 Cyberbullying uses the site’s messages, updates, and other

functions to harass, intimidate, humiliate, taunt, or pick on the
individual. When this happens, you can do the following
actions:
• Ignore the behavior by not responding at all;
• Block the person;
• Click the report button of abuse; or
• Talk to a trustworthy adult about it.
THANK YOU!