I plan on applying what I learned in this course by bringing my upfront knowledge and hands experience to the classroom, I would consider that under the synchronous learning method by also providing an asynchronous style of learning for those who pick up learning on their own pace and schedule.
I was unclear on asynchronous curriculum and how is was different than any other virtual class. It is always good to be reminded about the importance of organization and prep.
Asynchronous and synchronous methods offer different methods of learning. Asynchronous can be more flexible, all students don't have to be online at the same time. Synchronous is also good where u have all students on the same platform at the same time. This can be good for peer to peer discussions and learning.
This module showed me the importance of organization, clear guidelines, and matching teaching methods—synchronous or asynchronous—to course needs and student success.
Comment on Jeffrey Staebler's post:
That sounds like a thoughtful and well-rounded approach—you’re creating a learning cycle that offers preview, engagement, and reflection. I really like the idea of pairing a summary video with a live session and then closing with an asynchronous review. That layered structure supports different learning styles and gives students multiple opportunities to connect with the material.
You're right though—it is more work on the front end. But the beauty is that once it’s built, much of it (especially the asynchronous materials) can be reused and improved over time based on student feedback.
For the carry-away, one suggestion is to create a “Resource Hub” or “Quick Reference Guide” for each module—a PDF or webpage that includes key takeaways, links to recordings, step-by-step guides, templates, or even curated discussion threads. That way, students can revisit the essentials when they encounter a similar situation in their careers.
One pitfall I’ve seen is overwhelming students with too much content in too many places. To avoid that, keep all materials housed in one central spot—whether that’s a folder in the LMS or a shared document with links—and give them a clear path of what to do first, second, and last.
Have you considered using a tool like Padlet or Google Sites as a lightweight way to organize and preserve all your module materials for future reference? Would love to hear how your structure works out once you implement it!
Comment on Kevin Hamilton's post:
Absolutely—you make a great point. Combining both synchronous and asynchronous methods really allows instructors to offer the best of both worlds. I especially agree with your emphasis on easy access to content—that’s foundational. No matter how engaging or well-designed a course is, if students can’t easily find materials, deadlines, or instructions, they’re going to struggle.
I’ve found that having a clear structure (like consistent weekly modules with predictable layouts) helps students navigate asynchronous content more confidently. And in synchronous sessions, I try to use that time for connection, clarification, and discussion—things that really benefit from real-time interaction.
Have you found any specific strategies or tools that help you keep your course content organized and accessible for students?
This module gave me a much deeper understanding of the differences, benefits, and challenges of synchronous vs. asynchronous learning—and how essential planning, organization, and communication are for both methods.
One key takeaway is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The best delivery method depends on the course content, student needs, and instructor's style. I used to think asynchronous was always better because of its flexibility, but I now understand that synchronous learning can offer powerful engagement and real-time support—if it's well-structured and respectful of students' time and commitments.
The idea of developing a “pattern of teaching” stood out to me. I see how consistent expectations around communication, content access, assignment submission, and Q&A help students succeed. I plan to apply this by creating a more predictable rhythm in my own courses, whether live or self-paced.
I also learned that clear guidelines are not just helpful—they're necessary. Whether for discussion boards or virtual classrooms, students need to know exactly how to engage meaningfully, what’s expected, and how to get help.
Here’s how I plan to apply what I learned:
Create clear guidelines for both synchronous and asynchronous engagement.
Establish a consistent teaching pattern so students always know what to expect each week.
Choose delivery methods based on content, not convenience—if I need real-time collaboration, I’ll use synchronous tools. If deep reflection is needed, asynchronous will work better.
Use FAQs and peer-help systems in asynchronous courses to reduce isolation and increase support.
This module reminded me that structure doesn’t limit freedom—it empowers it. With a well-organized, clearly communicated course framework, both instructors and students can thrive.
In this module, we read about synchronous and asynchronous learning.
You can teach by both asynchronous and synchronous learning environments. With asynchronous it is helpful to have a discussion board set up so that students can interact although it is not live.
Both are great ways to deliver information. Whichever was is chosen there needs to be organization.
Both are great ways to communicate and deliver information, tests, assingments, ext.... A positive attitude is key for better discussions and feed back from either one.
Need to be organized regardless of the mode of teaching.
both should be work with the same importance, because is the same course and students have to be choises to learn in different ways
I know people prefer to be on autopilot. I prefer trying and maintaining approaches for my class and doing what is best for each group.
I think it is great to combine both syn and asynchronous communications in courses. Connection and flexibility in access.
As a student I preferred asynchronous classes to work best with my schedule but as an instructor it is much easier to grade synchronous classes.
I prefer asynchronous because of the flexibility but sadly this is not a possibility in my situation.
connecting the material and format to the class is very important for success
Asynchronus teaching deals with online, and synchronus teaching is done in person
guidelines and organization of content help in both in person and online teaching and learning
