MODULE 4

FLEXIBLE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
Lesson 1:
Online Distance Education and
Communities of learners.
 Introduction

✓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. This turned out to be
benefecial since universities added students
without having to construct classrooms while
they enjoy being able to work anytime and
anywhere at their convenience.
✓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.
 LEARNING OUTCOMES

✓ ls to ldentify flexible learning through

online communications (synchronous,
asynchrous modality).

✓ Described flexible learning environment

that enhance collaboration with the use of
technology tools.