GROUP 8 Asynchronous – this when questions or tasks are posted

and course participants answer the question or post their

Module 4 reply at any time most convenient to them.
Lesson 1
Blended Learning
Online Distant Education Is a combination of a learning activities wherein a part of
and Communities the lesson is delivered online while the other part is
of Learners handled in actual physical setting of a classroom
Flexible Learning Environment KINDS OF
Learning nowadays is viewed differently. The teacher is no BLENDED LEARNING
longer seen as the dispenser of knowledge but rather as the
one who expertly directs the learners to take their own Model 1: Face-to-Face Driver
track. The teacher delivers the curricula most of the time and
utilizes online learning at certain times with the purpose to
Online Distance Learning
augment or provide an alternative experience.
Some schools, higher education institutions in the country
and educational agencies such as the southeast Asian
Model 2: Rotation
minister of education innovations in educational
Students rotate on a fixed schedule between learning
technology (SEAMED INNOTECH) PROVIDE this mode
online in a one-to-one, self-paced learning environment
learning.
and being inside the classroom with a face-to-face teacher.
The Different Platforms
Model 3: Flex
These are free programs designed for educational
This model uses an online platform that delivers most of
purposes. It has features that are patterned after the
the course. Support learning is provided as needed through
instructional activities of a teacher in a classroom.
on-site support or by an online tutor who facilitates the
MOODLE tutorial or small group sessions.
Was created by Martin Dougiamas, founder and ceo of
Model 4: Online Lab
Moodle. Moodle stands for Modular Object Oriented
This model uses an online platform in delivering the course
Dynamic Learning Environment which is an open source
but located in a physical classroom or computer laboratory.
software. It is a Learning Management System (LMS) that
supports teaching and learning. Model 5: Self-Blended
A system provided by the school by where the students can
Google Classroom and Edmodo
choose the course they would like to have in addition to
It is a free service for teachers and students. It is an LMS
their typical brick-and-mortar classroom classes.
platform that is accessible google account. You can create
class and preform your roles and functions as a facilitator of Model 6: Online Driver
learning. In 2008, Edmodo was created by Nic Borg, Jeff This model utilizes a platform and a teacher that delivers all
Ohara and Crystal Hutter. curricula. Students remotely work on their program most of
the time. If ever there is a face-to-face component, it is
Schoology
made optional or if ever it is required for the students to go
Schoology is another LMS founded in 2009 by Jeremy
the physical learning environment such as in school.
Frieedman, Ryan Hwang, Tim Trinidad and Bill Kindler. You
can actually create your own online distance education Online Communities of Learning or
learning system using any of these platforms. Social Networking
MOOCs In the teaching situation, social networking can also be
MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) is a model for appropriately employed as an educational tool just like
delivering learning content online to any person who want working on to find information or data and collaborate it
to take a course. Those who are working can enroll in with your classmates, friends, teachers, and other members
moocs with no limit on attendance it allows one to pursue of society.
learning even outside of university or higher education
formal structure. What is Networking?
A network is defined as a group of individuals who communicates
Synchronous and connects on a regular basis. They say that there is a great
& Asynchronous need to connect because whom one knows matters.
Synchronous – an online chat at real time. Course
SOCIAL NETWORKING PLATFORMS
participants meet in a virtual classroom and discussed a Facebook
topic in the lesson. The teacher called as the online tutor Apparently is the biggest social networking site founded in
facilitates the discussion. Ideas are posted in an actual live 2004 based in Menlo Park, California. Facebook lets one
class. share status updates, news articles with friends and family.