TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Module Outcomes:
Describe 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
Reflect on the use of technology and on its relevance and
appropriateness
Introduction
Distance learning is a form of learning without a face-to-face
contact with the teacher and delivered via telecommunications.
Lesson 1: Online Distance Education and Communities
of Learners
Lesson Outcomes:
Identify flexible learning through online communications
(synchronous and asynchronous modality)
Describe flexible learning environment that enhances
collaboration with the use of technology tools
TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Excite – KWL Exercises (9 marks)
What I know (3) What I want to What I learned (3)
know (3)
Flexible Learning Environment
Flexible learning is a method of learning where students are
given freedom in how, what, when and where they learn. It
addresses physical space, how students are grouped and how
time is used. Pace refers to the ability to customize one's pace,
place and mode of learning, such as taking accelerated programs
or engaging in part-time learning. Mode refers to the way content
is delivered by technology, typically through blended learning,
fully online courses or technology-enhanced experiences.
(https://tophat.com/glossary/f/flexible-learning/)
Online Distance Learning
The main components of distance learning, also known as
distance education, e-learning, and online learning, include the
physical separation of teachers and students during instruction
and the use of various technologies to facilitate student-teacher
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and student-student communication
(https://www.britannica.com/topic/distance-learning)
Different Platforms
The flexible mode of learning uses a platform such as Google
Classroom, edmodo, schoology, nearpod, Microsoft Teams, 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.
Online Classes – synchronous – interaction in real time
Google meet
Microsoft Teams –
Zoom –
Messenger chat
Canva
Moodle
Management of Resources
Google Classroom (https://classroom.google.com/)
Developed by Google for educational institutions,
Google Classroom is a free blended learning tool that makes
creating, sharing, and grading assignments easier. Google
Classroom's main objective is to make file sharing between
professors and students more efficient.
Edmodo (www.edmodo.com)
A global education network called Edmodo offers
training, information, communication, and collaboration tools
to help all students achieve their full potential. Edmodo is a
safe network for students and instructors to communicate
and exchange information. It has more than 65 million
members across 370,000+ schools worldwide. Edmodo
provides packages that allow school leaders to benefit from
strong analytics, provide professional development, and
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customize their educational material. These products are
free for instructors and students.
Schoology
Moodle
Nearpod
Synchronous and Asynchronous
Synchronous learning refers to instructors and students gathering
at the same time and (virtual or physical) place and interacting in
“real-time”.
Asynchronous learning refers to students accessing materials at
their own pace and interacting with each other over longer
periods.
Blended Learning
The approach of utilizing both online and in-person learning
experiences while instructing students is known as blended
learning. In a blended learning course, for instance, students
could enroll in a teacher-led class in a traditional classroom
setting while simultaneously working on their own online
assignments outside of the environment. Students would study
about the same topics online as they do in class in this scenario,
meaning that the online and in-person learning experiences would
parallel and complement one another. In this scenario, in-class
time may be either replaced or complemented by online learning
experiences (https://www.edglossary.org/blended-learning/).
Online Communities of Learning/Social Networking
Networking – the exchange of information and ideas among
people with a common profession or special interest, usually in an
informal social setting.
Networking is used by professionals to widen their circles of
acquaintances, find out about job opportunities, and increase
their awareness of news and trends in their fields.
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Social Networking Platforms
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Google+
YouTube
Pinterest
Instagram
Tumblr
MySpace
Flickr
Exercise 14: Brief discussion on the following:
1. Benefits of using social networking sites
2. Dangers of using social networking sites
3. Safeguarding oneself when engaging to social networking
sites
Exercise
1. Create your own online learning resources using the
different online learning platforms (Edmodo,
Schoology, Nearpod, Class Dojo, Microsoft Teams,
Google Classroom) and post a sample of your learning
materials (Report in Powerpoint presentation) and
post your quiz using the assessment tool of the
platform.
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Lesson 2: Online Resources, Educational Sites and
Portals
Lesson Outcomes:
Identify educational sites and portals suitable to the subject
area
Select an appropriate resource portal or educational site in
relation to the identified subject area
What is the right mindset of a teacher in using the digital tool?
Openness to learn
Positive attitude
Curiosity
Passion
Persevere
Exercise 15:
Write an essay of the Profile of a Modern Teacher
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Exercise 16:
Research and identify at least two (2) Free and Available
Tools under each category. Write a short description of the
functions and features of a digital tool. Complete the below table.
(33 marks)
Digital Tools Examples and Descriptions
Create: Infographics For Teachers
Digital Storytelling Tools For Teachers
Podcast Tools For Teachers
Free Survey, Polls, and Quizzes Tools for Teachers
Photo and Image Editing Tools for Teachers
Web Conferencing Tools for Teachers
Authoring Tools for Teachers
Video Tools for Teachers
PDF Tools For Teachers
Sites to Download Music For Teachers
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Stock Photos Sites For Teachers
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