Online Instructional Planning Platforms for Scaffolding Self-Regulated Learning: An Overview

In recent years, learning and teaching paradigms have undergone significant transformation, particularly through the integration of digital tools. Online and hybrid courses exemplify this shift, altering the student-teacher relationship by placing greater emphasis on student autonomy and self-efficacy. Digital instructional design tools, such as online lesson planning platforms like Google Classroom, facilitate self-regulated learning by providing scaffolding from teachers or trainers. These platforms enable the establishment of comprehensive teaching pathways in synchronous and asynchronous formats, allowing educators to offer various resources—both original and sourced externally—to support student learning. This paper presents a scenario analysis of these platforms, synthesizing existing literature and records to highlight their role in enhancing educational experiences. The findings emphasize the capacity for realtime feedback and task participation, which fosters a clear understanding of student progress. Widely adopted during the COVID-19 lockdowns, these platforms have since evolved to support adult education and broaden training offerings in higher education, facilitating self-learning opportunities across diverse age groups with ongoing teacher support.