Reply to Gulsebnem Bishop's post
You are so right. Clear communication is essential especially in an online environment. As we have seen over the past year, the method of teaching has been almost entirely sychronist or asynchonoist. Personally, I have learned to like certain aspects of the virtual environment but there are so many aspects of teaching live that the online environment cannot provide.
It is important to determine which method, synchronous vs asynchronous will provide the best instructional delivery method for the content area. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Regardless of which method is used, it is important to establish guidelines for learning in an online community and to develop a pattern of teaching or consistency in outcomes, communication, location, content delviery, assignment submissions and questions & answers. This consistency will go a long way in reducing student anxiety related to what to expect from the course instructor and what the course instructor will expect from the student.
Synchronous learning is learning actively at the same time vs asynchronous in which students participate learn on own time such as discussion posts. It is important to note their ability of acess for these methods.
This will be an effetive tool for students who are working adults and are unable to attend or "sit-in" classes in real time, this will alloiw them to access content at their own availability
Being consistent and in constant communication with which ever method you chose. Both serve an important and valuable purpose.
I believe there can be both synchronous and asynchronous componenets to a course. However, as the course proceeds, the course may need to be altered.
Consistency is important, as is establishing patterns for teaching. Communication and organization are also important to learners.
EIther way of providng a learning it is important to communicate in various types of method.
It is very important to be organized and communicate to help students better succeed.
Synchronous and asynchronous learning guidelines are important. Students like clear expectations so they can know how to succeed in your class. The instructor's organization is key to this.
I learned the pros of both learning styles and how to best use them for my students.
benefits of synchronous vs asynchronus, I think synchronus engages more for being able to ask/clarify questions
Choosing the best platform for the type of learning that will occur and the outcomes you wish to achieve is critical to the success of the course.
I have already been learning about synchronous and asynchronous learning through other courses provided by my university. What I learned through this module is that it is important to to develop a pattern of teaching for both synchronous and asynchronous settings. This is something that I have not done to the extent that I would like to. I think the ideas about organizing the course will help with that.
I had never really thought of a 'pattern of learning' in a formal way. As a student, I always felt more comfortable in courses that had consistent patterns, and as an instructor I tended to set up my courses that way, but I did not think of it as a thjeoretical underpinning.
I have learned some very important items about Online instruction. I learned that a pattern of learning is very important in Online instruction. A pattern of learning includes:
1. Learning Outcomes
2. Communication
3. Centralized Learning
4. Content delivery
5. Qustions and answers
6. Assignment submission
Frequent between the instructor and the student is very important in any Online instruction.
I learned that it is important to consider the pros and cons of synchronous and asynchronous learning when designing a course.
A well-rounded instructor would be able to utilize the best features of both synchronous and asynchronous learning for the best benefits of their students. If it is possible to establish consistency with classes that is also better as students will know what to expect as their program goes along.
Content organization for either synchronous or asynchronous is important. Maintaining consistency in course design can increase the development of an effective framework.
This is a good tip:Typically, there is a discussion board set up for students to submit questions. This allows other students to answer questions as well and possibly earn extra credit points for correct and complete answers. This also reduces the number of emails the instructor receives as students (peers) are helping each other.
