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Name of Student __________________________________________________________________________
Course: _______________________________________Year and Section_____________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________________________ Contact No.:_____________________
Subject Instructor: LEA EVANGELISTA-MICIANO
MODULE 4: ONLINE DISTANCE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITIES OF LEARNERS
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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Identified flexible learning through online communication (synchronous/ asynchronous modality)
Described a flexible learning environment and the different platforms used for flexible learning
Described flexible learning environment that enhances collaboration with the use of technology tools
Pre-test
Directions: TRUE or FALSE: Write True if the statement is a fact and right False if it is not.
_______________1. An email account or a Facebook account can be used in signing up to Pinterest
_______________2. Using social networking websites opens an array of benefits for users.
_______________3. A major disadvantage of social networking websites is that they provide information.
_______________4. News and views of others around the world can be easily accessed instantly at one’s fingertips
_______________5. Social networking websites cannot support learning or augment educational activities.
_______________6. Making friends with strangers who may actually be a predator or a cyberbully is not a risk.
_______________7. Their ability to socialize is capacitated as they devote hours or days on gaming or using the
computer manifesting abuse to themselves.
_______________8. No one initially recognizes the true nature of an acquaintance or one who seemingly poses as a
friend.
_______________9. Teachers as well as parents are way of youngsters using social networking sites due to many
negative publicity and real incidents connected to the wrong use of social networking sites.
_______________10. Risks is also the danger of users getting hooked on internet and may learn to ignore the real
world.
MODULE 4: ONLINE DISTANCE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITIES OF LEARNERS
CONTENT
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 courses wherein the student corresponded with the
teacher via mails. This turned out to be beneficial 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 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.
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 as one who expertly directs
the learners to take their own track in searching for answers to questions raised inside the classroom. 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 can search the web and discover a breadth of information related
to the lesson. They even have 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 that what
is confined in the four corners of the classroom.
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
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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 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
(SEAMEOINNOTECH) provide these mode of learning to a certain effect.
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, give
assessment activities and provide references or links to other online materials, features relevant to instruction and
facilitating of learning.
MOODLE
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.
Below is an image map that we created patterned after
the previous LMS format of SEAMEO INNOTECH. Online
distance education classes are conducted using this.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND EDMODO
Google Classroom is a free service for
teachers and students. It is an LMS platform
that is accessible google accessible google
account. You can create classes and
perform your roles and functions as a facilitator of learning. In 2008,
Edmodo was created by Nic org, Jeff O’Hara, and Crystal Hutter.
Martina (2015) compared 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 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
Schoology is another LMS founded in 2009 by Jeremy Friedman, Ryan Hwang, Tim
Trinidad and Bill Kindler.
You can actually create your own online distance education learning system using
any of these platforms.
MOOC’s
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 a course. It allows one to pursue learning even outside
of university or higher education formal structure. Those who are working
can enroll in MOOC’s with no limit on attendance. As long as you are willing
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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
In the flexile learning mode, the activities can be
done in two ways: (1) synchronous and (2) asynchronous.
An online chat at a real time Synchronous session.
Course participants meet in 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. The teacher called
as 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.
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.
Another important feature is the Asynchronous session. 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.
In the map, there is a column of icon labeled as LIVE CLASS and FORUM. If you click the LIVE CLASS it will lead
you to enter the virtual classroom to attend the synchronous session while the icon labelled FORUM is responsible for
allowing class participants to join the asynchronous session.
In the image map, there is a column of icon labeled as LIVE CLASS and FORUM. If you click the LIVE CLASS it will
lead you to enter the virtual classroom to attend the synchronous session while the icon labelled FORUM is the
responsible for allowing class participants to join the asynchronous sessions.
If you do not use any of the learning management system, asynchronous discussion can be in the form of a blog or
even video blog (vblog). A topic of great importance is discussed by the bloggers who can be the teacher or any of the
class members. 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. 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
Another way of handling flexible learning is by combining modalities of instructional delivery. Blended learning is a
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-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 upload online.
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2. Model 2: Rotation
In a particular course or subject, students rotate on a fixed schedule between learning online in one-to-one, selfpaced learning environment and being inside the classroom with face-to-face teacher. This is the model that is in
between the traditional face to face learning.
3. 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 online tutor who facilitates the tutorial or small group sessions. Session can be
arranged into synchronous or asynchronous. Course participants may work on their tasks at any convenient time
as long as it is within the confines of the course duration.
4. 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. However, they may not provide the needed expertise if learners seek
assistance. Furthermore, students who are enrolled in an Online Lab model of blended learning may be enrolled in
a traditional classroom courses at the same time and therefore have block schedules.\
5. 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.
6. 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 a 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.
Planning and managing blended learning experiences are very similar to planning and managing a brick-andmortar school with courses or subjects integrating technology. It needs to be a system-wide as the school makes a plan,
develops guidelines for students to follow for the use of technology in a blended format. Technology has to be prepared.
The back-end and front-end in infrastructures of blended learning have to be put in place as well as the content in varied
multimedia formats. Teachers and teacher assistants who will act as online tutors and assistants need to be
pedagogically capacitated.
Online Communities of Learning/ Social Networking
When we consider online networking, internet users immediately refer to Facebook. Everybody seems to have
Facebook account and uses this to communicate. If in the teaching and learning situation, you work in information, data
and collaborate with classmates, friends, teachers and other members of society, then social networking can also be
appropriately employed as an educational tool.
What is Networking?
When productive relationships are cultivated, networking works best. A network is defined as that group of
individuals who communicate 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.
They say that there is a great need to connect because whom one knows matters. Sometimes one needs to link
with them because they have what one needs. However, the challenge is how to shift the network from people who can
provide the favors into establishing the relationship that will entitle him or her to be call “a friend”, one who can be trusted
as a collaborator in working on an assigned task by the teacher.
Social Networking Platforms
Different ways to communicate with friends can be through the internet or mobile devices. One can have a personal
page where a profile can be built in a social networking site. Through this site, one can contact friends or share one-onone or in a group. Topics being discussed can be posted and made known therefore read by many or it can be disrespect
through a direct chat – a feature allowing one to have a certain privacy on matters considered as such.
Social networking services have been evolving for more than a decade. Initially, these social networking services
allowed users to construct their personal profile so that other contacts may know the relevant information about them.
At present, these have now evolved to sharing of multimedia resources. Even having immediate and direct contact with
friends in real time is easily accessible through these sites.
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There are varied platforms available where one can create a personal account. Some of these popular social
networking sites include Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Flicker, YouTube, and Linkedin among others.
Facebook
Apparently is the biggest social networking site founded in 2004 based in Menio Park,
California. The most popular social network apparently is Facebook. Used by most people, it
allows users to post their profile, blogs, pictures and videos. Facebook lets one share status
updates, news articles with friends and family. Although it started as a way for college
students to connect and socialize, it expanded its services allowing people ages 13 and up to
use Facebook account for personal or even business reasons.
Twitter
Twitter does not only provide social networking service but it also gives online news.
Breaking news has taken a new twist with this social network website. Friends or colleagues
may tell that they saw the breaking news on twitter.
Twitter is the site where users post and interact with messages called “tweets” restricted
only to 140 characters. Only registered users can post tweets, but those who are not can only
read them. One of the main features of Twitter is it enables people to post their thoughts
immediately. Founded in 2006, Twitter is based San Francisco, California, United States.
LinkedIn
LinkedIn is another social networking website for work. When one is trying to find a
jo and may not have contacts. LinkedIn helps one search for career connections. It
may contain one’s resume for potential employees to see.
The website lets one upload his educational qualifications, skills, work history, and
relevant experiences. One’s connections can even endorse and this helps employers
who can message the one concerned and talk about the possibility of employment.
Launched in 2003, this is a popular social site in the professional world.
Google+
Google+ is designed to be a total communication social network.
Launched in 2011. Google is its parent and more advantageous if it is kept as a browser
for users are connected even if they are outside Google+ site. Users can make friends
and remained up to date with old friends without leaving their Gmail account.
To distinguish connection, Google+ creates circles and the four standard circles refer
to friends, family, acquaintances and those being followed. Users can actually create as
many circles as they intend.
YouTube
Is an American video-sharing website where users can upload, view,
and even share video clips or multimedia productions. It is a free social
network site to join and use. Since it is owned by Google. YouTube prefers
a Google account to make it easier and streamlined. Some people think
that YouTube is not a social network. It is such as it allows the users to
share personal videos, view other uploaded multimedia clips and make
connections with friends and acquaintances. Just like with other social
networking sites, users can either make their videos private or public. Based in San Bruno, California, the service was
created in February 2005.
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Pinterest
Is another social media tool that like YouTube, is often thought of as otherwise. Pinterest
was designed as a catalogue excellent choice for those who have a passion or creativity.
Users must an account to use Pinterest. An email account or a Facebook account can be used in signing up to Pinterest,
and if users will use Facebook, their wall would be ready to post pins without linking with Facebook.
Instagram
Is a platform where users share visual stories. This system allows users to post photos with
captions allowing followers to like or comment on one’s posts. Photos shared have a wide range
of coverage – trips, food, business products. Since the site is free, advertisers can use Instagram
to reach a wide and are follower base. Instagram account can be private or made public. It is the
best social networking site for photography.
Tumblr
Is a networking site that combines social media and blogging. Its main goal is to simplify
social media an blogging. Users can post whatever they like such as photos, videos, quotes,
music, links. This is a social media that makes it very easy and straight forward to search just
about anything.
MySpace
Is another popular networking website where members can make friends,
post blogs and photos, videos. It was acquired by Specific Media in 2011 and
based in Beverly Hills California. MySpace had its dose of crisis but came back
stronger and rebranded to focus on music. Personal users can use MySpace
to keep up with their favorite artists, have an update on the music industry, see
what their friends are listening to, and connect with people who have similar music preferences. It is a fitting social
networking website for music.
Flickr (pronounced as “flicker”)
An image and video hosting website that was created by Ludicorp in 2004 and acquired by
Yahoo. It offers massive online photo storage.
Bebo
A social networking website with the backronym “Blog Early, Blog Often”. It was invented
to answer the question what the name meant. It was founded by husband-and-wife team Michel
and Xochi Birch in January 2005 at their home in San Francisco.
With the fast development and vast coverage of innovations that address the mediated
communicative needs in the virtual reality, it is expected that there will be more interactive features of social networking
sites that will be readily available for the users in the upcoming days.
The Benefits of Using Social Networking Sites
Using social networking websites opens an array of benefits for users. The world has become a 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 e 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.
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Social networking websites can support learning or augment educational activities. Young learners are well
acquainted with social networking sites and regard them as just a part of the day-to-day discussions. Even after school
period, learners can continually connect as they collaborate to accomplish a task or homework using a social networking
website. Announcements on assignments or instructions for the upcoming work can be conveniently delivered to
concerned individuals through the social networking sites.
The Dangers of Using Social Networking Sites
Just as there are benefits of having an account in a social networking site or using it in learning contexts, there are
risks to consider as well. Teachers as well as parents are way of youngsters using social networking sites due to many
negative publicity and real incidents connected to the wrong use of social networking sites.
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 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
You need to understand and take precautionary measures to safeguard yourself in social networking websites.
Networking can be confirmed and monitored within the school system. Students can use social networking platforms
designed for educational purposes that will allow students to post, 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 behavior
b) Block the person:
c) Click the report button of abuse; or
d) Talk to a trustworthy adult about it
Connecting with friends and having an active life on social networking websites have its rewards. However,
when one is not taking precautionary steps, there is also imminent danger. It is more beneficial if you understand both
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its potential and its pitfalls. When used properly and the right measure, it can bring more benefits. Only then can social
networking sites lead to one’s growth and ensure a productive social life.
LEARNING ACTIVITY 1 (5 pts each)
Discuss how you will respond to the cases presented. Discuss the situation or dilemma with yourself and think
of the best advice you can give and explain the reasons.
Situation 1: 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 his “friend”. You know that there is a possibility
that she will be invited for a personal meeting.
What advice would you give?
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Situation 2:
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 file, your best friend chided you to distort their picture and post it on the
internet.
What should you do?
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Situation 3:
In your cooking class, you are talking to a classmate about finding a perfect friend. So you ask him, “If you could
cook up the perfect friend, what special ingredients would you include? What is your friend like? What qualities do
you think are important for a friendship to be healthy?
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 2
Examine your social networking profile. In which sites are you active? Put a check mark in the appropriate box.
Social Networking Sites
Not at All
Rarely Sometimes
Most of the
Time
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Google+
YouTube
Pinterest
Instagram
Tumblr
MySpace
Flckr
Bebo
Can you think of possibilities on how you can use your social networking site as an educational tool? Describe
clearly how you can appropriately utilize it in your lesson. (10 pts)
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ASSESSMENT
Below are the given definitions of different platforms of how to make education easier, also the social
networking sites that connects the world.
Directions: Write the correct answer on the space provided.
__________________1. This is a free service for teachers and students. It is an LMS platform that is accessible google
accessible google account. You can create classes and perform your roles and functions as a facilitator of learning.
__________________2. It is a model for delivering learning content online to any person who wants to take a course
__________________3. Using the Skype in holding a live class is another example.
__________________4. This is responsible for allowing class participants to join the asynchronous session.
__________________5. This is apparently is the biggest social networking site founded in 2004 based in Menio Park,
California.
__________________6.This is the social network that should be used when one is trying to find a job and may not
have contacts
__________________7. The site where users post and interact with messages called “tweets” restricted only to 140
characters.
__________________8. It allows one to pursue learning even outside of university or higher education formal structure.
__________________9.This is what will lead you to enter the virtual classroom to attend the synchronous session
__________________10.What is the most popular social network?
__________________11. An American video-sharing website where users can upload, view, and even share video
clips or multimedia productions.
__________________12. This system allows users to post photos with captions allowing followers to like or comment
on one’s posts.
__________________13. A networking site that combines social media and blogging.
__________________14.This is another social media tool that like YouTube, is often thought of as otherwise
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__________________15. It was acquired by Specific Media in 2011 and based in Beverly Hills California.
__________________16. A social networking website with the backronym “Blog Early, Blog Often”.
__________________17. An image and video hosting website that was created by Ludicorp in 2004 and acquired by
Yahoo.
__________________18. Another LMS founded in 2009 by Jeremy Friedman, Ryan Hwang, Tim Trinidad and Bill
Kindler.
__________________19.This is another popular networking website where members can make friends, post blogs
and photos, videos.
__________________20. A social network that offers massive online photo storage.
Give your own safeguarding methods when engaging in social networking sites.
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You can do the four following actions when bullying takes place in social networking sites.:
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