Republic of the Philippines

Pangasinan State University

College of Teacher Education
BAYAMBANG CAMPUS
Bayambang, Pangasinan

Written Report

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Teaching Technology in the Elementary Grades

(Online Communities of Learning and Online Resources)

Group 2

Submitted by:

Leader: Aron Jay Mejia

Asst. Leader: Jocelyn Cayabyab
Members:
Althea De Vera
Liana Marie Aragon
Kervy Paa
Shamela Joy Delos Santos
Aljen Velasquez
Connie Alagon

Submitted to:
Ara Joyce S. Bato
(Instructor I, Professional Education Department)
I. Introduction

Online communities of learning have revolutionized the way people acquire knowledge and skills. These
communities leverage the power of the internet to connect individuals with shared interests or learning goals, providing
them with a platform to collaborate, exchange ideas, and access valuable resources. In this module, we will explore various
online communities of learning, including social media platforms and online resources, to help you better understand their
potential for education and personal development.

II. Content/Body

Language Learning Communities

Livemocha -The site offers free language lessons, opportunities to chat with native speakers and other helpful
resources.
Busuu - Language learners who join this free language community can practice their skills with other people around
the world. Busuu also provides interactive lessons for learning English, Spanish, German, French and Italian.
My Happy Planet - My Happy Planet is a user-driven community that makes it easy to find a language learning
partner. Members are also encouraged to upload videos and post their own language and culture lessons.

Green and Civic Learning Communities

MakeMeSustainable - MakeMeSustainable is a community of people who are concerned about their environmental
impact. Community members can calculate their carbon footprint and learn how to take action to reduce it.
SocialVibe - This social community has helped to raise nearly $1 million for various causes. Community members
can choose the cause they are passionate about and then help spread the word through Myspace, Facebook,
Twitter, WordPress, Blogger, and other social media properties.
Change.org - This online learning community raises awareness about important causes and encourages members
to participate through petitions and other actions.

Scientific and Academic Learning Communities

ResearchGate- Is the professional network for scientists and researchers. It helps researchers connect and make it
easy for them to share and access scientific output, knowledge, and expertise. It was founded in 2008 by Ijad
Madisch is a German virologist, founder, and CEO of the research network ResearchGate. But take note that
ResearchGate is not a publisher and does not accept articles or papers for publication. Rather, members can track
their publications, store private copies, and make their published or unpublished work publicly available on
ResearchGate - if they have the rights to do so.
 Pronetos- is a social network for scholars–a way for professors to meet others in the same discipline, to publish
articles online, to get feedback and reviews, and to get work published. One of the most obvious reasons to join
this network is simply to network and meet other people who are ostensibly interested in reading and reviewing (or
commenting on) your work. Chris Blanchard, CEO, and founder of Pronetos. Chris is a history graduate student at
BSU and also received his undergraduate history degree from BSU. He is computer-smart, energetic, and full of
great ideas.
Academia.edu- is a social networking platform for academics. Its mission is to provide a system for scientists to
share their results, independently of the current journal system. The founder of Academia.edu is Richard Prince.
Academia.edu is to accelerate the world's research. Their goal is to speed up research in every domain - finding a
solution to climate change; finding cures for diseases; evolving artificial intelligence. They want to accelerate
research in all these fields, and others too.

Education-Related Learning Community

TeacherTube- is an online community for sharing instructional videos, educational videos, and other teaching
resources. It was founded in 2007 by Jason Smith, a former educator who saw the need for a safe and educational
alternative to YouTube.
We The Teachers- is a community of educators that aims to provide a platform for teachers to connect with each
other, share their experiences, and learn from each other.
TeachAde- TeachAde is a social network for educators. Members can find and share lesson plans, audio, video,
and other multimedia resources.
LearnHub- LearnHub is home to many different online communities for students and lifelong learners. Some of the
most popular communities focus on studying abroad, standardized test prep, languages, social sciences, and
mathematics.
GradeGuru- Created for college students, this free knowledge sharing network makes it easy for students to share
and find class-specific notes. Members can also utilize GradeGuru's free study materials and academic tools.
Connexions- This Rice University site allows members to contribute learning modules and study modules that have
been created by other people.
Online Resources- refers to digital content and materials available on the internet that provide information, education,
entertainment, or other services.

Free Online Resources for College Students

1. The Rapid E-Learning blog

 This site is a popular online resource for instructional designers, e-learning developers, and trainers who are
interested in creating effective and efficient e-learning courses. The blog is managed by Tom Kuhlmann, who is a
well-known e-learning expert and Vice President of Community at Articulate, a leading e-learning software
company.

2. Atrixware E-learning solution Blog

is a company that has developed a great online learning management system that enables students to create great
presentations easily. However, the really valuable resource is the blog section of this website, where you can read
fresh information about the most popular and most useful e-learning tools.

3. Social Media Tools for College Students at Ninja Essays

Ninja Essays lists useful educative social media tools that will motivate you to learn new things each day by making
the studying process easier and more fun. This is a very valuable resource that will help you advance your
education and improve your learning skills. With the usage of these tools, the entire classroom will be more
effective and motivated.

4. Saylor
The Saylor Foundation started with a very simple, honest, and strong idea: to make education free for everyone. If
you are looking for free classes on all sorts of subjects, this is the place where you can find them.

5. Study Guide Zone

is an online resource fit for students who are finding ways to attain high scores on standardized exams. It features
practice exercises to facilitate ease of preparation for ACT, GED, and SAT. It helps students be properly oriented
and prepared for taking comprehensive tests to ultimately help with college admission.

6. Getting Smart
is an online platform that provides tips and strategies for effective learning and studying. It also provides significant
coaching services to enhance the learning process of students in conventional and online colleges. To offer no less
than the most updated college options and learning strategies, Getting Smart maintains partnerships with
prestigious foundations, institutions, and educational organizations.

7. Compass Learning
 is a website aimed both at teachers and students. Teachers can find much interesting information and ways how to
make learning personalized, while students can look through long lists of useful resources as well as try demo
versions of educational products.

8. KnowledgeNet
Another website that provides relevant materials to aid in understanding Information Technology (IT) – related
courses is KnowledgeNet. It features live classes with competent instructors, on-demand classes, live laboratories,
reliable student resources, certification practice tests, competent mentoring, and a general library for enhanced
learning.

9. Coursera
Coursera is an online learning platform featuring courses, degrees, certificate programs, and tutorials in a wide
range of subjects. Over 300 leading universities and companies provide instruction, including Stanford, Duke,
Google, and IBM. Learning experiences range from targeted hands-on projects to comprehensive, job-ready
certificates and degrees.

10. Alison
Alison is the first free online learning platform that has developed and employed a scalable sustainable self-funding
model.

11. E-Learning Center

e-Learning is an education or training experience delivered digitally. A learning system based on formalized
teaching but with the help of electronic resources is known as E-learning.

12. FindTutorials.com
Tutorialspoint is ideal for those looking for a free platform and interested in learning about technical topics. The free
tutorials are comprehensive and well-organized.

13. Course Buffet

In this search engine will lead you to open courseware accessible from different website. Course Buffet is an online
catalog of hundreds of free online courses (MOOCs) from over 250 universities and platforms like Coursera, edX,
Udacity, etc. You can explore courses by subject, degree path, or featured courses, and learn from the world’s best
experts in various fields 1. It is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn something new or improve their
skills.
 14. iHomework
This app is available on all apple devices, so you can access it wherever you are. The idea behind its concept is to
make your life as a student easier. iHOMEWORK 2 is a planner app for iOS and Mac that helps kids keep track of
their schoolwork. First, students set up an account and set up their classes and teachers' names. Then, students
can start to enter assignments and calendar entries, tagging their entries with classes, teachers, and topics along
the way. They can also tag entries by difficulty, allowing students to think strategically about their assignments and
the kind of time and effort it might take to complete them. Students can sort their assignments by any tag or enter
Planner view to see upcoming assignments sorted by due date and sync their accounts across multiple Apple
devices, including the Apple Watch, iOS, and Mac. Though it's free to download, it requires a subscription for full
access.

15. Open Culture

The content offered on this website is not only useful for your school project, but your personal intellectual
development as well. Open Culture delivers content from many different topics, from writing tips and literature
characters to world history and wars. Open Culture is a free hub that lists all the available online digital learning
resources that the web has to offer for educational purposes. Launched in 2006, it is the brainchild of Stanford
dean Dan Coleman. The original idea was to create a single point on the internet that lists the many educational
resources available online for free. Since then, this has obviously grown massively, yet thanks to a team of editors
the site is kept updated with lots of useful educational resources. From free audio recordings to K-12 specific
material, there is plenty from which to pick.

III. Conclusion

Online communities of learning and educational resources have expanded access to knowledge and skill development like
never before. By leveraging these platforms and strategies, you can enhance your learning experience, collaborate
with like-minded individuals, and stay updated in your field of interest. Whether you are a student, a professional, or a
lifelong learner, the online world offers a vast array of opportunities for personal and educational growth.

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