I have learned that with synchronous is better when there are short discussions and that Asynchronous is best used when a teacher is making sure that a student does understand a concept.
Elgie Apacible
Differentiating asynchronous and synchronous discussions , their characteristics, pros and cons were very educational and instructional. I liked the different student learners and the value of feedback mechanisms in becoming successful in online education teaching.
Providing timely and consructive feed back is essential not only in person, but online as well. It is important to phrase you feedback properly to enhance learning if it has to be corrective.
II think the the most important part that I like was supplying the feedback and how to supply that feedback. Since for the most part we will be asynchronous or at least we cannot see a person written responses have to be at a particular time that is it's close to immediate as possible since you can't just say something to somebody. also since students will be responding probably asynchronously they need to get the information so that they can respond to that information.
asynchronous discussions will typically lend itself to more students contributing. its imortant to moderate to keep the discussion on topic and engaging
To my surprise, what I found most useful is the instruction on allowing and or facilitating small talk during online courses and discussions. I have a tendency to be 'all business' when it comes to teaching, and this has helped me understand it's good to relax. Thank you.
It is very important to engage learners in this setting because that will be crucial in their motivation to learn. Providing them with needed support and timely feedback will promote active participation and meeting learning goals.
While working at an alternative school, I deal with many of these avoidant and dependent styles on a consistant basis, so it is nice to see explicit strategies on how they can be managed and brought out to fulfill a positive education experience.
Discussion is a good way to keep student participation up and a way to have a good discussion of the topic
This module gave the best insight on what should not be utilized for important course content. The most effective communication method would be asynchronous.
USING FEEDBACK HELPS STUDENT KEEP ENGAGED.
There is a big difference between asynchronous and synchronous on-line classrooms. Asyncrhonous discussions are a viable procedure in an online course. With a larger class size, the more information is shared, creating a larger window of time for discussions and evaluation. Synchronous discussions should be limited to a few students to encourage interaction by all students.
When creating a course, it is important to make room for discussions. While asynchronous may be the dominant form, time should still be allowed for synchronous interactions. Feedback is important and let's students feel involved and valued in the class.
I learned about strategies for supporting participation in asynchronous discussions. I've always had an issue with typed questions and responses due to the fact that emotions are typically not conveyed well, or are often misinterpreted. I would use the strategy of applying color, text properties and possibly emoticons to properly convey the intent of posts and replies. I think I would also include this in a netiquette lesson for students to set procedures for asynchronous posts and responses.
Yes. I am beginning to realize the complexity of running an online course. Engaging students in positive ways so students may feel connected to one another is multi-faceted. Just as in in classroom instruction if students are not connected to the course , the instructor and the other students, learning will be impeded.
The instructor should engage in extensive preplanning the lesson plan to assure the learning of every student despite differences in styles, levels of understanding, participation and more.
As the lesson indicates, asynchronous meetings seem to have much larger application in most settings. I think that using a combination of the two could be effective, given the appropriate type of group. This is something the instructor needs to evaluate ahead of time to enable them to consider the dynamic of the group (location, number, etc.).
Ihave taught my whole career with face to face classes and this way will definetly make me need to rethink how to deliver the content.
Synchronous and asynchronous Reply to Elizabeth Kinney's post:I agree that understanding the difference between these two learning styles, as well as setting discussion guidelines makes for a more engaging and robust discussion.
Submitted by: Marilyn Renfroe
This is critical in f-2-f and I learned that it is importan to provide feedback on a timely basis when delivering online learning. Additionally, teachers, should word their feedback in such a way that they build confidence within learners and encourage them to continue to pursue the objectives of the course. I will work on scripting out feedback to ensure that I offer constructive criticism.
