It looks to me that you will need to use both synchronous and asynchronous .
Organization and Comunication ares importanting for teachers as wellas students when setting up your course of study.
Synchronus learning is live class, the disadvantage is if someone can not get online at that time. This is aslo a more engaging type of learning. Asnchronus can be accessed any time of the day it is not as engaging. The sudent also can not be a procrastinator when working and leaning this way.
Synchronous and Asynchronous learning both have their pros and cons. When deciding which approach to take, you really have to look into what your course needs to successfully teach students. In my program, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, I believe we could benefit from a blend of the two. Starting off synchronous to get new students used to the LMS and the applications used in the program and moving to more and more asynchronous learning as students become more confident with the applications and techniques.
A significant difference between synchronous and asynchronous learning is instant messaging and immediate feedback. With synchronous learning, learners can receive immediate feedback from their fellow students or teacher through instant messaging. Asynchronous learning doesn't enable that type of interaction.
Because of the specific population that i am teaching, i am interested in interactions that involve as much verbal and as little reading/writing as possible. I learned about virtual classrooms and would like to know more about voice over power point.
Due to the Pro/Con nature of both, intend to mix them appropriately.
I learned that both syncronous and asyncronous can work. Communication and organization is very important.
Synchronous and Asynchronous learning are both important in an online environment. Communication is key to a successful E-learning course.
I am working in an enviroment that actually is utilizing a blending of both styles. We have daily calls that all students are required to be on, but they also have a component of the class that they have to complete on their own time and submit by certain deadlines. It really highlights students that are sucessful with both methods and also highlights students that struggle with one style or the other.
I like the emphasis on the importance of regularity and following a predictable pattern so students learn what to expect and where to go for resources and assignment submission. I feel this predictability is especially important now as we are changing to online teaching and using new and unfamiliar tools.
Guidelines need to be clearly shared for students to understand their role in the learning process. I like the idea of a discussion board for math class- to understand where the students are at and what they need.
Deciding whether your class will be asychronous, sycronous, or a hybrid fof both needs to be decided before the class begins. Also, there are advantages and disadvantaes to both that need to be considered.
It is extreamly important that the student communicate with the instructor and the student should have a way, in either environment, to ask questions and/or make comments.
A thought both methods are effective, I've learned that a mixture of the two at times keep the students more engaged.
Communication and being clear about expectations is a key part of online learning and instruction.
As Korinne Toadvie stated, I think both synchronous and asynchronous teaching will be required. particularly as I teach high school. My kids will need to be able to see me, even if only on a video screen. Even the most "self-sufficient" I think will need that, and I am pondering how to do "mini-interviews" individually. Many of my kids will not ask for help until they are floundering, the weekly "check-ins" with me might help avoid that.
The amount of organizational work I will have to do to be able to start off as recoomended asynchronously is overwhelming. In a traditional, synchronous learning setting, I only present a unit at a time, then often reteach if needed after assessment-- my pacing is somewhat fluid and is almost constantly adjusted. I am jotting down questions for my admin as regards whether all content needs to be ready and available to students from the beginning and if they will self-pace or if I will "unlock" modules after the successful completion (clearly spelled out) of one.
Clear communication must be given for both asynchronous and synchronous learning.
I will contine to establish a consistent pattern of teaching.
Components in an effective pattern of teaching include:
- learning outcomes
- communication
- centralized location
- content delivery
- assignment submission, and
- questions and answers
I have learned that an instructor needs to be organized inorder to effectively construct a learning environment and delivery method that best meets the needs of the students whether the course meets synchronously or asynchronously. I have taken courses both synchronously and asynchronously. I benefited more from the synchronous course because I had to work my schedule around the time the course was being held which lessened procrastination on my part. Having an instructor that is very organized assures that all of the necessary tools and guidelines are in place will benefit students using either method.
