Really, distance education in its minimum or maximum expression will now be ahead in our lives. Determining if the course is synchronous or asynchronous must vary according to the purpose, the audience and the availability of resources to make it a quality one.
In this module, I have learned the importance of consistency in course design, activities, and teaching style and its relationship to learning outcomes. I will evaluate the components of an effective teaching pattern in my online courses:
(a) learning outcomes, (b) communication, (c) centralized location, (d) content delivery, (e) submission of assignments, and (f) questions and answers.
Organization and accessibility are important forlearning.
It is very important to establish the rules and guideness of a course at the beginning.
Both synchronus and asynchronus method have advantages and disadvantages, But organinization is most important. If organized properly it will be a good learning tool.
I teach in an asynchronous environment. Organization is the key! It is important to set up the course in a chronological, week-to-week manner and to have each block (week) organized in the same order (learning aids like PowerPoints and videos, discussion boards, assignments, quizzes, etc.). There should also be a student lounge-type discussion board for students to post questions and interact informally with each other. I liked the idea of an FAQ discussion board. I plan to further investigate this idea and implement it in my online, asynchronous environment.
Organization of a course, and providing a framework or "map" of the course direction is even more important in an asynchronous course.
The healthy communication is the key for a successful online course, whether its face-to-face virtual meeting or 100% online.
Communication is key to successful learning - whether you are teaching a synchronous or asynchronous course. Also, it is important to remember that what the instructor implies is not always what the student understands. This is why communication is always important.
I have learned that whether the class is synchronous or asynchronous, teachers need to have great communication with their students. Students must be able to feel that they can have their questions answered in a timely fashion. Content needs to be organized and presented in a manner that promotes learning.
Wether involved in synchronous or asynchronous teaching expectations must be discussed and students must be able to understand where and how to access information in the course. Communication between instructor and student must be often.
Content delivery is important regardless of the type of teaching that is going on.
Setting up a place for students to meet and ask questions is a good ideal unless students lead each other astray. I prefer getting an email, text, or phone call when there is a question. Each means of contact elevates the importance of the question.
Every learning tool can have value, but they must be organized in order to make them easily accessible for the student.
Deciding to deliver your course content synchronous or asynchronous will determine how to best organize and present information to the students.
No matter what teaching methodology is utilized, communication and organization are the keys to student success!
I have learned that choosing the correct method for online teaching is vital in order to keep students engaged As well as to provide enough information ,choosing the method will help the students and organization and components are an important part for virtual learning
Communication is the ultimate key for success whether it its synchronous or asynchronous learning.
Asynchronus or synchronus lesson are both needed to have a well balanced teaching plateform.
