This module empasized that with consistency in course design, activities, and teaching style, students learn what is expected of them. It is important that this organization is laid out before the course begins, and that there is constant communication throughout to ensure student success in the course.
Whether using synchronous, asynchronous format or a combination of the two approaches, four important components need to be present. Thorough organization, detailed communication, clear and defined guidelines and a consistent teaching pattern all lead to a successful learning outcome.
Communication and setting up clearly established expectations, deadlines, and resource pools is critical
This really made me think about the approach I will take to teaching my on-line course. I think I will mostly use asynchronous with a weekly Zoom (synchronous) check-in.
The advantages of asynchronous delivery are clear, but doesn't this usually result in poor engagement and low outcomes? What do studies show about this? I can think of ways to keep students engaged, but it seems like this is the hardest part and I don't know how successful others have been at it.
Asynchronous learning doesn't happen at real time and students can come and comment regardless of time zone or location. Nevertheless synchronous and aysnchronous guidelines should be set.
Synchronous learning students are engaged in learning at the same time or real-time, whereas asynchronous learning is more learner-centered and allows learning to take place over a period time. Both can be utilized to accomodate student engagement.
Even though I like synchrous learning, it sounds like asynchronous learning is the way to go for most courses. It can be hard to get students together at the same time and it makes sense to try to avoid students thinking you're available 24/7 for synchronous courses.
I have always used the asynchronus method but didn't know it had a name! It best fits my teaching style and allows me to work one on one or wiith small groups of my sttudents when they apply their theory to the hands-on assignments in our lab
Organization and communication are important in being able to reach students.
Synchronous and asynchronous instruction are both essential in my particular adult education setting at this time, as set class times are available for specific lessons and also online assignments are offered for those with adult, daily life set backs and need the flexibility.
Asynchronus and Synchronus are both great tools but are totally different. In my case Synchronus is the way to go with the Covid-19 situation I can teach my classrom at the same time with all of my students present.Trying to keep some normal. Considering the times we are in,the Zoom program is awesome.
In thinking about my own program.. I feel asychronous is the preferred method with a synchronous meeting a couple times of day to check in... will have to continue to think about this process.
synchronus and synchronus teaching is important and they both have benefits and downsides to both. I think it would be difficult to implement the synchronus style in an onine classroom.
Whether synchronous, asynchronous, or blended -- having guidelines, being well-organized, and affording high accessibility [of resources] to students is critical to sucessfully reaching learning outcomes.
Whether you teach the synchronous method or the more popular asynchronous method—teaching patterns, class organization, student accountability, and repeating course delivery in the same or similar fashion is key to the success of the students' learning.
Whether the method employed is synchronous or ascnchronous, effective communication between the students and the instructor will ultimately lead to better learning outcome
Communication is the key to creating an appropriate learning environment for both student and instructor. The students need to know what the expectations are and how they should be met. Because of my own style I prefer a combination of sychronous and asynchronus learning environment. I am more of a face to face learner as well as educator.
communications with students and clear guidelines set a course up for success.
During this module, I learned the difference between asynchronous and synchrounous. Yesturday, I was in a meeting and the two words kept coming up in the meeting. I did not ask the meaning of the words and I did not look them up, because the day just went by so fast. Therefore, I am happy that I had placed this class on my schedule for this morning. I work better teaching asynchronous. This gives me more time with each individual student. Plus, I am a person that is self paced.
