It is important to identify the appropriate methods to use in online teaching. which ever method you choose to use, it is paramount that you develop guidelines in order to facilitate effective delivery of the content to students.
We must choose on whether to implement synchronous, asynchronous, or a combination of both tot the classroom. There are pros and cons to each method. The important thing is to have guidelines that are clearly defined in a syllabus and follow through on what you say. This is true fro learning outcomes as well.
I have learned that identifying the apppropriet methods, establishing guidelines, material and content orgainization and teaching style or pattern are key to on-line teaching The teaching outcome, effective communication, content delivery and students assignment submission are important, wheather or not the instructor is using synchronous or asynchronous teaching method.
Offering both methods will give the student the ability to both contribute when possible considering their individual needs, and participating with real time instructor responses.
I would definitely use both synchronous and asynchronous methods for my class. I believe it is important to have some real time learning to create a sense of belonging in the e-community, yet most of my class would be a synchronous to respect students' work, family and other time obligations.
In choosing to provide synchronous or asynchronous instruction, the teacher needs to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each, including the needs of the students. If students are not able to access the information successfully, whether it is through an unorganized arrangement of the course material or through competing challenges in their personal lives, the likelihood of student success will be diminished. Student success needs to be a high priority in every aspect of course design and development.
Well I learned a new term: Front loading - making all course content available on day one . Of course I know this is dependent on the course and obviously the grade level. I teach high school and front loading is not something I would not do.
The information was very imformative to me, as this is my first time teaching from home. learnig a lot and yes communication is very important to the students success
It's important to determine whether a synchronous or asynchronous class will be better for the course content. In either case, comunication and organization is essential.
staying organized and having open communication with the students, is the best way to help students succeed
Communication is very important for online learning
Always provide clear and concise instructions and expectations for students to understand and what is expected of them.
Synchronous is in real time. The advantage of that is you can get instead feedback from your class. The disadvantage of it is the time management for the student and it lacks the flexibility of asynchronous. Asynchronous is what is used more often and is that I have used in the past. However, moving forward it would be good to use a combination of both techniques.
I feel that communication is a critical part and this is where the students can relax and know if they need help we are available. Regardless of what you use it needs to be organized and have the same weekly pattern.
Information must be both organized and presented in a consistent manner regardless of whether it is a synchronous or asynchronous. All students must understand and know how to do what is expected of them. For example. proscrastination is more common in an asychronous learning environment so you must front load course content; thereby making all materials accessible at any time, any where.
It is important in the online environment to establish if you will conduct a synchronis or asynchronis classroom.
In this module, I learned the importance of establishing and implementing guidelines to make sure everyone understands the flow of the class. I also learned that onging communication, organization, and consistency are must-haves for content delivery and student learning.
In this module, I learned the difference between synchronous and asynchronous learning.
I intend to apply the aspects of developing guidelines for my current online course.
Regardless of sync or async instructor must provide complete details on how the process works, or you will loose students easy
I have learned that i am a synchronis teacher. I love the interaction. However, now this has me thinking, How can I add an asynchronis element to my vertual classroom.
