CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: asynchronous online learning vs. synchronous online learning

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

asynchronous online learning vs. synchronous online learning

In looking back at the past couple of weeks and analyzing asynchronous online learning (doing online modules by yourself) and synchronous online learning (online learning via Collaborate), I feel that I am personally a fan of synchronous online learning. I actually don't mind either method, I don't struggle with online modules that are done individually. I prefer synchronous online learning because you still have the interaction with the instructor. The instructor can provide a further depth of knowledge, answer any questions (or lead you in the right direction), and relate personal experiences to the content being discussed that could provide small details and insight that you might not get through asynchronous online learning. I also know that asynchronous online learning proves to be harder to focus and absorb the lesson for some. I learn better through discussion among instructor and peers than I do reading. The asynchronous method allows you to manage time in your favor, but falls short of the synchronous method as far as results in my book.

1 comment:

Anna Miller said...: James,

You say a lot of what I said in my post. I agree with you about the positives of synchronous learning. I find it hard to decide which one I prefer, but I do enjoy the teacher interaction. It is also nice to work with other students who may have ideas about topics which I didn't think of myself. However, with asynchronous learning I am able to set my own schedule which is nice. Overall, I guess I would agree with you that I am held more accountable with the synchronous method.

Anna Miller; October 27, 2016 at 1:18:00 PM EDT