2. ADVANTAGES IN ASYNCHRONOUS
LEARNING
Typically self-paced (set your own
schedule)
Can be used with synchronous tools to
provide more learning style adaption
(video and chat feature for instructor
to answer questions).
More time spend discussing the content
of the course. Students tend to stay
on track.
3. ADVANTAGES IN SYNCHRONOUS
LEARNING
Real-time. More social interaction between instructors
and learners.
Convenience for all interested and capable for E-
learning
International diversity in creating teams plus
collaborative learning
Cultural open opportunities for career minded individuals
seeking employers international
Coffee shop log in wherever and whenever
Increased student motivation; can get instructors
attention immediately
4. DISADVANTAGES IN ASYNCHRONOUS
LEARNING
Relies primarily on technology to deliver instruction.
Response time from instructor not immediate.
Instructor not able to immediately see the level of
engagement from each student making course correction
hard for instructor.
5. DISADVANTAGES IN SYNCHRONOUS
LEARNING
Coordinating real time instruction with various time zones.
Distance barriers plus not understanding students with
language barriers.
Self-discipline a student must be able to set time
management in order to be sufficient in working the
required expectations for the course.
Computer illiterate an individual whom lacks the tools to
utilize a computer.
Technical issues having the knowledge to understand the
issue at hand/Internet reliable
Access to software or tool is unavailable such as non-
smartphone capabilities or lack of app support.
Expensive equipment required to participate fully.
6. DIFFERENCES IN ASYNCHRONOUS
FACILITATION STRATEGIES
Supports cognitive learning, critical thinking and written
communication
Collaboration is easier when the lesson is static.
Learners can still participate at according to his or her
schedule
Student collaboration rather than instructor driven
7. DIFFERENCES IN SYNCHRONOUS
FACILITATION STRATEGIES
Instructors manage a live classroom where immediate
feedback is required.
Webinar
Skype
Individual/full forums-discussion organizing
Instant messaging-back to back feedback
Live chat both immediate communication
Video conference actually viewing your audience
Emails constant communication
Whiteboards/Smart boards-creative minds, demonstrating
and visually seeing your ideas come to light for that visual
and on hands learner.
8. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FACILITATORS
AND LEARNERS (ASYNCHRONOUS)
Responses to questions are not immediate; allowing time
to process information and provide more thought out
responses.
Updates can be provided easily as current events
influence the subject.
Facilitators need to engage the student without seeing
their face; students need to be self-motivated to
complete readings and assignments.
9. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FACILITATORS
AND LEARNERS (SYNCHRONOUS)
Facilitators are giving their undivided attention to the
class. Students are part of a learning group
Updates are real-time and affect the fluidity of
discussion and collaboration
Facilitator can course correct on the spot when
students do not understand material. Students are
able to participate in real-time with their classmates
10. REFERENCES
Hrastinski, S. (2008). Asynchronous and synchronous e-learning.
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principles: strategies for facilitating online courses. Retrieved
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http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/fall63/hutchins63.html
Leverage the Latest Technologies, including Web 2.0 Tools, in
Your Classroom?. International Journal Of Technology In
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http://radar.oreilly.com/2010/10/dancing-out-of-time-
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Minocha, S., & Roberts, D. (2008). Social, usability, and
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Dancing out of time: Thoughts on asynchronous communication
Why asynchronous communication scales, and what we can do
with that power.
by Terry Jones | @terrycojones | Comments: 6 | 26 October
2010