Activity 1. What is Flexible Learning and Design Thinking to me?

Day 1 - Module 1. Flexible Learning and Design Thinking · Participation

Based from my reading, “Flexible

learning is a method of learning where students are
given freedom in how, what, when and where they learn. Flexible learning
environments address how physical space is used, how students are grouped
during learning and how time is used throughout teaching. With space,
students may be given dedicated breakout rooms to work collaboratively.
Schools may restructure traditional schedules to provide students with time for
collaboration and other activities such as guest speakers or performances to
assist their understanding of a topic.”
And according to top hat glossary, “Flexible learning refers to the ability
to customize one’s pace, place and mode of learning. With pace, for example,
students may take accelerated programs or engage in part-time learning to
ensure they have time to work on the side. Learning can take place in a
variety of settings, including in the classroom, at home via the Internet, while
commuting or as part of a work-study program. Mode refers to the way that
content is delivered by technology, typically through blended learning, fully
online courses or technology-enhanced experiences.”
While the design thinking based from my reading from the design thinking in
education means that “it is a mindset and approach to learning, collaboration, and problem
solving. In practice, the design process is a structured framework for identifying challenges,
gathering information, generating potential solutions, refining ideas, and testing solutions.
Design Thinking can be flexibly implemented; serving equally well as a framework for a course
design or a roadmap for an activity or group project.”