I learned the difference between asychonus and sycronus. I learned ways to provide feedback.
I have learned the qualities of feedback and the difference between asynchronous and synchronous discussions.
There are disadvantages when using synchronous discussions when teaching a class. You should always analyze; summarize individual student engagment. Avoidant students can possibly be overwhelmed by or not intrested in learning the course material.
Participation in asynchronous discussions can take place over a longer period of time, where as synchronous discussions are probably best done in a Nearpod collaboration board. Feedback can then be given by classmates and/or the teacher.
Educators, I really stuck in understanding the differences in asynchronous and synchronous. To engage my understanding, please make it as elementary as you possibly can?
Thank a bunch!
We can compensate for non-verbal communication that is lost through on-line instruction by using color, bolding and underlining in our postings.
Communication is key with asynchronous learning. I need to ensure each student is participating, give meaningful and encouraging feedback and provide constructive criticism, if necessary.
Our school system expects us to provide some form of direct instruction in the first half of a scheduled class period, followed by a monitored time period during which students engage the material. ISTM that an asynchronous discussion format is best suited to this framework, as some students might have to participate at a later time. Obviously that's not what I will do every day, but maybe it's a good tool either to introduce the weeks work, or to summarize it.
Great information on asynchronous and synchronous learning. We must make sure we are providing synchronous learning in small groups rathter than the entire class at one.
The differences between the two types of instruction, synchronous and asynchronous. I have found that synchronous may not always be the the best kind, especially for larger groups of students. I also discovered that providing clear expectations for discussions is very important.
I've learned that online teaching requires more planning and preparation than face-to-face in order to compensate for the lack of face to face expressions, differenot styles and to help facilitate asynchronous participation.
It is amazing how the learning style(s) of a student really doesn't change while online. We just have to incorporate numerous instructional strategies to accommodate them online.
Different learning styles means different strategies needed for assessing levels of learning. Students may be engaged by the discussion post aspect, however, some will not read and can undermine the process.
I appreciated learning about the different learning styles as I have seen these demonstrated in the online and in-person environment. Valuable to understand that these are learning styles and not simply personality traits. I must shift my thinking from the synchronous to asynchronous style of teaching and interacting. This content is helpful in understanding and applying the value of asynchronous methods.
I learned about the two types of meetings. Establishing proper guidelines for both of these meetings is crucial in the success of your online classroom.
Learning the difference between synchronous and asynchronous. Students in a one on one setting can utilize asynchronous and synchronous is more essential in large group settings of less than 40 students
I learned what the difference between syncronous and asynchronous discussions are. I did not know this prior to this class, even though I have taken online college classes. This made me think back about my classes and dicussions online. It is true, it allows the asynchronous disccussions to be more thought out when posting and responding. Synchronous tends to alienate certain introverted students.
Mary,
Can you commend on the names of the learning styles and their functions? Just asking to provoke more learning among us.
I've learned that asynchronous meeting is used when you want everyone views and opinions on content presented. Then the opposite for synchronous for those students who don't voice their opinions or views. During asynchronous projects, students of five or six groups are engage in the conversation with questions to encourage more intellectural conversations. Always have synchronous times with students who want clarity on items that don't quite understand. Always write short sentences, and questions prepared before sessions. Talk with students about netiquett among their peers. Remember to always have sessions 30 minutes before going to the next content, but always end the session with my concise and accurate answers on a topic.
This module provided a lot of beneficial information on how to use asynchronous discussion effectively. It also clealry explained the value of this method in an online learning environment. This type of communication is tricky versus a traditional classroom format because in communication, we cannot see nonverbal communication such as facial expressions, tone of voice, etc. Having a clear netiquette policy in place is vital to ensure that this technique is used appropriately. This method is challenging for me because I have never received much value from it myself as an online student. I think it can go either way depending on how it is set up and managed.
