Both asynchronous and synchronous have benefits to learning as well as draw backs I like the idea of front-loading information but also allowing the students to have live peer interactions as they can be more engaging than simply using asynchronous methods alone.
I have learned that both synchronous and asynchronous learning have their place in a virtual learning environment. The choice between the two depends on various factors, including the nature of the course, the preferences of the students, and the available resources.
The unit on "establishing a pattern of teaching" will be invaluable in enhancing student learning. (This was an entirely new piece of information for me -- I had only been familiar with this in how I prepared my syllabus.)
I think that both methods -Asynchronus and synchronus teaching - have benefits and downsides. It will depend of the kind ok course, student and content. The organization and the communication in both cases are strongly relevant.
content needs to be organized whether in a synchronous or asynchronous format.
We have a specific time and place for our institutions.
An import concept I took away from this lesson was: "However, it is the instructor's role to communicate any course rules and regulations and follow up with consequences from any deviations from the process." It is my experience that the "course rules" must be made clear at the beginning of the course and reminders re-iterated throughout the course. Strict enforcement is required.
So far, the schools decide whether a class is synchronous or asynchronous. Success in a class works in both as long as the student cares and is engaged as well as the instructor. I cringe when I find an instructor whose syllabus says, "I only answer emails between 8 and 5, M-F."
I like synchronous learning for in person courses and asynchronous learning for online courses.
I appreciate learning more about this subject.
Guidelines for communication, assignment submission, etc., help the instructor and students understand the constraints, control, or freedom the instructor and students have in the course.
Most of my students prefer asynchronous learning. That's okay, but it means they tend to do all of their work at once, usually late in the term. They don't want to edit or revise what they've written, and they frequently ask questions about topics that I go over in class, and that are in the assignment instructions.
I prefer synchronous learning, but it's almost impossible to get some students to participate.
I teach a hybrid course. I try to take time to answer any questions during the virtual classroom period. I also make myself available by email or by a specific teams meeting to help with the asynchronous part of the course. I try to teach in a Socratic method that develops the students engagement in class and sets a tone for the discussion boards quizzes and assignments,
Communication is key. Synchronous or asynchronous learning is essential to the learning process.
communication is very important with an online class using Synchronous or Asynchronous. Establish which type of classroom your is going to be and stick to it
Learned the importance of providing feedback and discussion in an aysnchronous learning environment.
Consistent communication is very important in the online teaching environment. It is important to know the advantages and disadvantages of both synchronous and asynchronous teaching, and when to use each.
This section really highlights the importance of selecting which aspects of an online course are best delivered asynchronously vs synchronously, and explained that it is possible to effectively incorporate both methods in a given class to get the best results.
It appears as though in an online setting, a synchronous method would be the most advantageous way to go, although it may not always be the most convenient, it even possible at all.
I have learned that guidelines are essential for asynchronous or synchronous learning.
