Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 6
For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?
Laura Antonelli
I really enjoy both asynchronous and synchronous
learning. I know everyone probably says
they like both, but I certainly have my reasons. A couple weeks ago when we completed the
individual module about adolescence, I preferred and enjoyed the asynchronous
learning. I was somewhat familiar with
this topic, the reading material was easily understandable, and the assignment
was not very rigorous. These are the
reasons that I did not mind working alone. I felt that I got a nice grasp on the subject
from the reading material and subsequent assignment.
Jump to the next week with the asynchronous module which
consisted of 3 drop boxes and I feel the complete opposite. I am not familiar with digital literacy,
search engines, the world wide web, and programs! The reading was way above my head! My
students are my computer helpers in the classroom because I am far below
average when it comes to this topic. I
struggled immensely with this assignment.
Eventually, I completed it though.
Due to the fact that this is a topic I struggle with, I would have
preferred a classroom setting where I could hear Dr. Burns explain the various
concepts to me. I would also love to
hear my class mate’s takes on the topics.
Also, in a synchronous learning environment, I could ask questions to
clarify any points I was having trouble understanding.
All in all, I feel that this class has been a nice mixture
of both asynchronous and synchronous learning.
I truly enjoy collaborating with my classmates and learning as a
group. On the other hand, I would be
lying if I didn’t admit that it is nice every once in a while to not have to
rush home after school to log onto the computer J
Both methods of teaching and learning have their individual
pros and cons and I think it really boils down to the individual student and
their knowledge on the given topic and their learning style as to which
environment is most beneficial for them.
I think Dr. Burns has a good mix going and I appreciate the
variety she is giving us this semester!
2 comments:
I also find benefits in engaging in both asynchronous and synchronous learning/teaching style methods. I love not having to rush to get home to log in to a computer and be stationary for two hours. I like having the freedom to work on and complete assignments at my leisure as long as it's done on or before the due date. I also, on occasion, enjoy being able to interact with my classmates. I agree with you in that I believe Dr. Burns has done a nice job of incorporating both. I think our group made a great team! "See" you soon!
Hey Louise,
You make some very good points in your post. Yes I agree that Dr. Burns have done awesome with mixing it up in this class. I do believe that engaging in both are beneficial to learning/teaching. I myself prefer both depending on the assignment. Some assignments I enjoy having a few people to talk to and some I rather do alone because I may feel like I am learning better. Over all you made good and valid points.... YOUR THE BEST LOUISE!!!
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