The difference between synchronous and asynchronous meetings.
This module provided insight as the importance of student engagement via discussion post.
My self I got alot out of the asyncronus online class when we broke up into smaller groups as a syncronus goup of 4-6 student to present a group project
participation and encouragement.
Frequent and inclusive feedback should be encouraging to student and their learning experience.
Be supportive of the students and participate in the on line discussions. Consider different time zones when scheduling synchronous discussions. Let them know ahead of time.
I think the biggest take away was the learning the difference between asynchronous and synchronous learning. I will not schedule synchronous activites with the full class.
Whether asynchronous or synchronous, conversation and communication are key to successful and effective online learning. The instructor needs to effectively facilitate conversation with various students over virtual platforms.
Just completed module 3 of ED 102 instruction on e-learning and notice that Bergquist & Phillips (1975) suggested that there are six (6) leaning styles for on-line learners: Avoidant; competitive; Dependent’ Collaborative; Participant and Independent, and that the first three (3) inhabits student’s participation.
I though there were only three (3): Visual; Kinesthetic; Auditory… until looking at their comments a little closer I come to realize that their six (6) categories can also to allotted to in-class learning as well.
Engaging learners is a key factor to ensure that students are understanding important course concepts.
Very true about how body languageand facial expressions add to learning and how it is missing with E-learning. I think the loss is a disadvantage to E-learns and intructors.
It was interesting to learn about the different online learning styles that you may actually see in face to face teaching as well. The best methods of conducting synchronous and asynchronous technique was very informative, it helped to distinguish one style from the other. This information will be helpful to implement when teaching online.
I'm encouraged that our course structures support the information presented here.
I will be using the tips to engage the students more in the Zoom meetings and engaging them in the discussion synchronously with summaries.
I have learned that it is critical for the instructor to actively participate in the asynchronous discussion. Instructor participation guides student learning, facilitates discussion, and adds a social component to online courses that increases student engagement. I plan to be as active as possible in my course discussions.
Asynchronous communication via discussion boards helps those students who would normally not participate. Synchronous platforms do not.
It is important to compensate for the absence of nonverbals in online discussions.
Positive interactions with the students in the course should always be a priority. By providing positive interaction, feedback, and constructive criticism, the student knows the instructor is truly engaged in the student's learning.
Reply to Pamela Gabbay' I agree you need to keep the discussion active. I find it is best to ask each student to explain part of their comment. I also9 think feedback is very important to the students. I have learned over the years it the student missed part of their assignment, I make the comment like " I wish you had done this or that, however you did a nice job on this or that".
Good tactics to use in any and all online classes are presented.
