The document discusses flexible learning environments, emphasizing the evolution of distance learning from correspondence courses to modern online platforms like Moodle, Google Classroom, and Edmodo. It highlights the role of technology in facilitating access to education and the shift from traditional teaching roles to fostering independent learning. The document also explores synchronous and asynchronous learning methods, as well as blended learning models that combine online and in-person instruction.

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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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Distance learning is a 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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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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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.

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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 mode of learning. It allows
flexibility in learning to a certain extent.

6. The Different Platforms
The flexiblez 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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Moodle
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.

8. Google Classroom and Edmodo
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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

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Schoology is another LMS 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.

10. EDUCAUSE
EDUCAUSEz is a non-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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In the flexible 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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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

14. z 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

15. KINDS OF BLENDED LEARNING
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MODEL 1 : Face to Face Driver
MODEL 2 : Rotation
MODEL 3 : Flex
MODEL 4 : Online Lab
MODEL 5 : Self-Blend
MODEL 6 : Online Driver