PED 8 –

Technology for Teaching

and Learning 1
MODULE 4
LESSON 1: Online Distance Education and
Communities of Learners
Lesson Outcomes:
1. Identify flexible learning through online
communications (synchronous/asynchronous
modality)
2. Describe flexible learning environment that
enhances collaboration with the use of
technology tools
❑Flexible Learning Environment
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 one who expertly directs
the learners to take their own track in searching
for answers to questions raised inside the
classroom.
❑Flexible Learning Environment
Then they bring these back to the class for
further discussion until perhaps resolutions are
agreed. They can search the web and discover a
breadth of information related to the lesson.
They even have the patience to stay in front of
the computer for an unusually longer time in
search for more articles and multimedia materials
that simplify a challenging topic. That is why they
can sometimes learn more than what is confined
in the four corners of the classroom.
❑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 and 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.
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 features
relevant to instruction and facilitating learning.
❑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.
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 features
relevant to instruction and facilitating learning.
 Moodle was created by Martin
Dougiamas, founder and CEO of
Moodle. MOODLE stands for Modular
Object Oriented Dynamic Learning
Environment which is an open
source software. It is a Learning
Management System (LMS) that
supports teaching and learning. Martin Dougiamas
 Google classroom is a free
service for teachers and
students. It is an LMS platform
that is accessible google
account. You create classes
and perform your roles and
functions as a facilitator of
learning.
 Edmodo was created by Nic
Martina (2015) compared to
Edmodo and google classroom in
her blog. Although she discussed
several 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
her teaching and learning context.
Both are amazing tools that can
be explored.
 Schoology is another LMS founded in 2009 by Jeremy
Friedman, Ryan Hwang, Tim Trinidad and Bill Kinder.

You can actually create your online distance education

learning system using any of these platforms.
 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 course. It allows
one to pursue learning even
outside of university or higher
education formal structure.
 Those who are working can
enroll in MOOCs with no limit on
attendance. As long as you are
willing to learn, you can engage in
an area of discipline and learn. It
allows interconnectedness among
peoples in the world to discuss
and share recent developments in
their common field of interest.
 EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association with the
mission is to advance higher education through the
use of information technology. The link herein
provides a succinct video explaining about MOOCs.
(Please view URL:
https://library.educause.edu/topics/teaching-
and-learning/massive-open-online-course-mooc.)
Synchronous
and
Asynchronous
❑Synchronous
An online chat at real time is a Synchronous
session. Course participation meet 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. The LMS has this feature. …
❑Synchronous
… The teacher called as the online tutor
facilitates the discussion. Ideas are posted in an
actual live class. One cannot lecture and take all
the time in explaining. In this mode, the course
participants are made to be engaged in the flow
of discussion that is why, the online tutor has to
plan out the instruction guide in facilitating the
discourse.
❑Synchronous
Using the Skype in holding a live class is
another example. Members of the class log-in
in their Skype account at a given time to join
the video conferencing.
❑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.
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.
❑Asynchronous
If you do not use any of the learning
management system, asynchronous discussion
can be in the form of a blog or even a video
blog (vblog). A topic of great importance is
discussed by the bloggers who can be the
teacher or any of the class members.
❑Asynchronous
If you do not use any of the learning
management system, asynchronous discussion
can be in the form of a blog or even a video
blog (vblog). A topic of great importance is
discussed by the bloggers who can be the
teacher or any of the class members.
❑Asynchronous
Since it is openly accessible, anyone from
the class once informed about it can respond
or comment on it and which can also be
responded to by the other blogger. The process
creates a thread.
❑Asynchronous
This is like an actual face-to-face discussion
or an online chat, but the response and
comments posted may take a short while.
Nevertheless, revisiting the FORUM or the
BLOG is needed to read the reaction of others.
Blended
Learning
Blended learning is by combination of a learning
activities wherein a part of the lesson is delivered
online while the other part is handled in actual
physical setting of a classroom.

Kinds of Blended Learning

1. Model 1: Face to 4. Model 4: Online Lab
Face Driver 5. Model 5: Self-Blend
2. Model 2: Rotation
6. Model 6: Online Driver
3. Model 3: Flex
❑Model 1: Face to Face Driver
In the face-to-face model, the teacher delivers
the curricula most of the time and utilizes online
learning at certain times with the purpose to
augment or provide an alternative experience.
Instruction is provided in a computer laboratory
or assigned tasks are uploaded online.
❑Model 2: Rotation
In a particular course or subject, students
rotate on affixed schedule between learning
online in a one-to-one, self-paced learning
environment and being inside the classroom with
a face-to-face learning and online learning.
❑Model 3: Flex
This model uses an online platform that
delivers most of the course. Support to learning is
provided as needed through on-site support or by
an online tutor who facilitates the tutorial or
small group sessions. Sessions can be arranged
into synchronous or asynchronous. Course
participants may work on their work on their
tasks at any convenient time as long as it is within
the confines of the course duration.
❑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
lessons are in modular format and available in the
online program, teacher assistants supervise
these classes. …
❑Model 4: Online Lab
… However, they may not provide the needed
expertise if learners seek assistance.
Furthermore, students who are enrolled in a
traditional classroom courses at the same time
and therefore have block schedules.
❑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 Online Lab.
❑Model 6: 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 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 a school, then it can be
extracurricular activities augmenting the
curriculum.
❑Blended Learning
Planning and managing blended learning
experiences are very similar to panning and
managing brick-and-mortar school with courses or
subjects integrating technology. It needs to be
system-wide as the school makes a plan, develops
guidelines for students to follow for the use of
technology in a blended format and provide a
source guide.
❑Blended Learning
A lot of preparation is needed in designing a
blended format. Technology has to be prepared.
The back-end and front-end infrastructures of
blended learning have to be put in place as well
as the content in varied multimedia formats.
Teachers and teacher’s assistant who will act as
online tutors and assistants need to be
pedagogically capacitated.
 Online
Communities of
Learning/Social
Networking
❑What is Networking
When productive relationships are cultivated,
networking works best. 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

1. Facebook 7. Instagram
2. Twitter 8. Tumblr
3. LinkedIn 9. MySpace
4. Google+ 10.Flickr

5. YouTube 11.Bebo

6. Pinterest
 The Benefits of
Using Social
Networking Sites
 Using social networking websites opens an
array of benefits for users. The world has become
global village through connectivity. The
connection has transcended space and borders.
Getting connected to family and friends is now
just a few clicks away. It is an easy access to
keeping in touch with friends, or keeping tabs on
family.
It provides opportunities for making friends
with others who share similar interests and
passion.
 A major advantage of social networking
websites is that they provide information.
News and views of others around the world can
be easily accessed instantly at one’s fingertips.

It easily allows one to transmit information

or update contacts on what one thinks or how
now feels.
 Social networking websites can support
learning or augment educational activities.
Young learners well-acquainted with social
networking sites and regard them as just a part
of the day-to-day activities and school-related
discussions.
 The Dangers of
Using Social
Networking Sites
 Just as there are benefits of having an
account in a social networking site using it in
the teaching and learning contexts, there are
risks to consider as well. Teachers as well as
parents are wary of youngers using social
networking sites due to many negative publicity
and real incidents connected to the wrong use
of social networking websites. …
 … One major risk is making friends with
strangers who may actually be a predator or a
cyberbully. No one initially recognizes the true
nature of an acquaintance or one who seemingly
poses as a friend. Sometimes, a youngster gets
bullied by others who may not even be connected
as friends in a social networking website.
 … There are also trolls who actually instigate
conflict, misunderstanding or emotional response
by eliciting anger or ill feelings from other users
through social media. They post messages that are
inflammatory or controversial. Topping these risks
is also the danger of users getting hooked on
internet and may learn to ignore the real world. …
 … Their ability to socialize is incapacitated as they
devote their hours or days on gaming or using the
computer manifesting abuse to themselves.

That is why teachers and parents or guardians are

protective to the extent of disallowing youngsters to
use the internet and social networking sites without
realizing that such act denies the opportunity to
explore the educational potential it can serve.
Safeguarding Oneself
when Engaging in
Social Networking
Sites
 Networking can be confined and monitored
within the school system. Students can use social
networking platforms designed for educational
purposes that will allow students to posts, share
and discuss insights gained from an activity. Some
of these sites are SuperClubs Plus, Learner
Journey, ScuttlePad, among others. …
 … One drawback, however, is that sometimes
youngsters are not enticed to use these social
networking platforms because they are not as
attractive as Facebook or Twitter. When young
users prefer to use a social networking website
that is outside of the school’s system, teach
them to stay safe through some precautionary
measures:
1. A social networking account has passwords
and log-in details. Secure passwords and
keep them private.
2. Log out every time you use public
computers.
3. Regularly check privacy settings of social
networking websites so that only direct
friends or those particularly known can see
the posts.
4. Online posts are saved and may become a
permanent part of their online reputation.
As you use the Internet, you leave a digital
footprint which can be traced back to you.
5. Do not accept invites from contacts unless
you know them personally or you are sure
of their identity.
6. Seriously consider the effect of possible
posts on others before 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.
7. Using appropriate language is essential.
The tone when communicating or sending
social networking messages should be
respectful.
8. Better be safe than sorry. You should
accept friends and connections when you
are sure of the person’s identity. 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..
9. When there is an indication of harassment
or abuse, it is advised that you report this
by clicking the report button of abuse. It is
better still to talk to friends or trusted
adults about the case.
10.Bullying takes place even in social networking
websites. 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:
a. Ignore the before by not responding at all;
b. Block the person;
c. Click the report button of abuse; or
d. Talk to a trustworthy adult about it.
❑ Activity #1:

Directions: Read the situations

presented below and answer the
questions that follow on a separate
sheet of paper.
Situation 1: Posting pictures online.
Your best friend and you do not seem to like
a group of classmates. You were asked to take
pictures of them in a school activity and since
you have the file, your best friend chided you
to distort their picture and post it on the
internet.
Question: What should you do?
Situation 2: Meeting someone in
person you met online.
A classmate met somebody online and was
asked her phone number and address. She confides
in you and you notice that she seems to have been
hooked in chatting with this ‘friend’. You know that
there is a possibility that she will be invited for a
personal meeting.
Question: What advice would you
give?
❑ Activity #2:
Directions: Examine your social
networking profile. In which sites are
you active? Put a tick mark [✓] in the
appropriate box and answer the
questions that follow on a separate
sheet of paper. Copy the template
provided on the next page.
Social Networking Sites Not at all Rarely Sometimes Most of the time

Facebook
Twitter
Linked
Google+
YouTube
Pinterest
Instagram
Tumblr
MySpace
Flickr
Bebo
LESSON 2: Online Resources, Educational
Sites and Portals

Lesson Outcomes:
1. Identify educational sites and portals suitable
to the subject area

2. Select an appropriate resource portal or

educational site in relation to the identified
subject area
❑Educational Sites and portals
A lot of information are found in the net.
These can be explored and studied to
determine their relevance to the lesson. There
are concerned parties that host educational
services through websites and portals. …
❑Educational Sites and portals
… Like a door, the portal opens to a virtual
room where activities, tools, applications,
articles provide ideas and suggest ways in the
use of technology tools.
❑Educational Sites and portals
… One example that can be further explored
is Educational Technology and Mobile Learning.
This blog site is a rich repository of tools and
applications assembled and curated for
teachers and educators by teachers. …
❑Educational Sites and portals
… They evidently understand the
pedagogical needs, hence, that arrangement
of categories with corresponding suggested
sites or tools and even applications for android
or iPads. …
❑Educational Sites and portals
… Tools, applications, ed tech charts, books,
links and many more are found in categories
arranged by subject area or competency.
❑Educational Sites and portals
… The administrator of this site allows user to
download, print and share the materials jst as long
as proper citation is done and the materials are
shared free of charge. If you are interested in
implementing Free Educational Technology in the
classroom, the administrator highly encourages you
to share this blog site.
What is the right mindset
of a teacher in using the
digital tool?
 As you prepare to become a teacher by
learning how to utilize these digital tools, you
need to have the right mindset or a way of
thinking how these tools can be effectively
integrated in the lesson. The anxiety to explore
the possibility can be overwhelming, …
… but for one who has the openness to learn
and continuously study the features of the tool
can possibly lead to a more productive way of
designing a technology-enhanced lesson.
 Hold on to the positive attitude and openness
to learn. Nurture the curiosity and sustain the
passion to improve practice. Persevere as you
learn to adapt to the evolving digital tool.
❑ Activity #3:
Directions: List at least two (2) online
resources, educational portals or sites
that have the following tools:
❑ Activity #3:
1. Podcast Tools
2. Digital Storytelling Tools
3. Testing and Quizzing Tool for Teachers
4. Photo and Image Editing Tools for
Teachers
5. Survey, Polls, and Quizzes Tools for
Teachers
THANK YOU!