At the end of the lesson, The students are

 
able to:
◦Describe a flexible learning environment and the different platforms
used for flexible learning;
◦Recognize how innovative teachers use online resources and
educational sites and portals for online distance learning; and
◦ Reflected on the use of technology and on its relevance and appropriateness;
 

FLEXIBLE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
ONLINE DISTANCE EDUCATION
AND COMMUNITIES OF LEARNERS
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.
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 (SEAMO-INNOTECH) provide this mode of
learning. It allows flexibility in learning to a certain
extent.
Positive Impact of Online Distance Learning
for Teachers and Students

Online Learning Tools Saves Teachers Time

Online Tools Engage Students
Online Distance Learning Is Worldwide
Schools Offering Online
Learning/Courses in the Philippines
AMA University Online Education (AMA OEd)
- AMA University Online Education is the first full online
education in the Philippines. The online university provides its
students educational materials that they can access anytime and
anywhere.
University of the Philippines Open University
- Living up to its prestigious school counterparts, UPOU is a National
Center of Excellence in Open and Distance Education. Students go
through independent study of specially designed learning
materials (i.e. print, video and multimedia). Moreover, interaction
takes place through a virtual classroom, text, and
teleconferencing. Final exams are then conducted online or
face-to-face at designated learning centers.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University
- The PUP Open University System (PUP OUS), also known as the
“Pamantasang Bayan,” allows you to choose from studying
independently with the guidance of a tutor who grades and comments
on your work, or communicating with your classmates and teachers
through an online classroom. The institution particularly caters to
professionals who wish to complete their degrees or graduate
programs without having to take a leave from their respective jobs.
New Era University (NEU)
- Through the NEU Open and Online University, New Era University caters
to individuals who want to learn on their own and believe that non-
traditional learning is convenient and practical. There are two modes of
instruction used by NEU–OU. One is the asynchronous mode of
delivery. In this mode, students can access their learning materials
anytime. These will be sent as email attachments. While the other mode is
the synchronous mode of delivery. In this mode, learners can attend
classes in a virtual classroom. The video conference will be conducted
through NEU–OU’s Internet Broadcast Station.
Benguet State University – Open University
- The Benguet State University – Open University
was established in 1997 with the intention of
providing accessible education for Filipinos.
Students are given course modules and can meet
their professors and classmates once a month.
Consultations with professors are done through
the internet, telephone, or cellphone. This makes
studying through BSU–OU accessible and affordable.
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 patented after
the instructional activities of a teacher in a physical classroom.
When you use this, you can hold a lesson, post questions for
discussion, hold an online chat discussion, give assessment activities
and provide references or links to the 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 .
- Moodle enables you to create a private
learning space online full of engaging activities and
material. You will always have full control of all
your data and the way your staff, students and
clients are on-boarded into the system.
Features of Moodle
Open source
Full integration
Customizable
Extensible
Accessibility
Mobile-ready
Analytics and tracking
 Google Classroom
 Google Classroom is a free service for teachers
and students. It is an LMS platform that is
accessible google account. You can create
classes and perform your roles and functions as
a facilitator of learning.
 It is a free web service, developed by Google
for schools, that aims to simplify creating,
distributing, and grading assignments in a
paperless way. The primary purpose of Google
Classroom is to streamline the process of
sharing files between teachers and student.
Things you can do with Google Classroom
 Add announcements and lesson
material
 Add Assignments
 Grade an Assignment
 Manage Students
 Edmodo
In 2008, Edmodo was created by Nic
Borg, 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
time. What is clear is that they were
created as apps that can integrate well
What is Edmodo used for?
- Edmodo is an educational website that
takes the ideas of social network and
refines them and makes it appropriate for
a classroom. Using Edmodo, students
and teachers can reach out to one another
and connect by sharing ideas, problems,
and helpful tips.
What is this guide for?
- This is to be used as a resource. It is
not a guide on how you should use
Edmodo, but simply a how-to.
Edmodo is an incredibility flexible and
powerful educational tool that can be
adapted and used in just about any
class in a variety of ways.
Google Classroom vs. Edmodo:
Key Features and Services Comparison
- Both Google Classroom and Edmodo are
designed to help teachers supplement their
classroom lessons. With both platforms, teachers
can organize their course content, track
assignment status and communicate with students.
- Google Classroom and Edmodo and compared
them to LMS Comparison Guide.
Schoology
It is a social networking service and
virtual learning environment for K-12
school academic content. Also known
as a learning management system
(LMS) or course management system
(CMS), the cloud-based platform
provides tools needed to manage an
online classroom.
What makes Schoology great?

 Focused on K-12 schools just like

yours
 Designed for district success
 Bring your community together
 200+educational tools and platform
integrations
MOOC
A massive open online course
(MOOC) is a model for delivering
learning content online to any
person who wants to take a course,
with no limit on attendance.
1. MOOC-Based Alternative Credentials;
what is the value for the learner?
- With learners today earning more substantive
credentials and, in some cases, academic
credits through MOOCs, the authors designed a
study to investigate the benefits and costs to
learners who are engaging in a series of open,
online courses that provide a culminating non-
degree credential.
2. Voice from Afar; Building the
Academic Practitioner Bridge
- Online applied graduate programs that
target working professionals are rapidly
growing in number. One program at the
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public
Health incorporated strategies to enhance
the learning experience by using authentic
elements in course and program design.
 THANK
YOU!!
BERMEO
CASTAÑOS
GREGORI