Posts Tagged ‘synchronous online instruction’
August 10 - Using Synchronous Tools to Build Community in the Asynchronous Online Classroom
By: Michelle Kosalka in Asynchronous Learning and Trends
Sometimes students in the online environment just need that extra nudge to feel connected in order to truly excel. As instructors, we can facilitate community-building in an asynchronous environment by utilizing synchronous tools, such as Wimba, Skype, Elluminate, and others available to us via our learning management system or outside of the LMS.
March 15 - Incorporating Synchronous Elements into Online Courses to Enhance Student Engagement
By: Mary Bart in Online Education
A funny thing happened to some graduate students at Drexel University. They enrolled in an online program, drawn by the anytime/anywhere convenience the medium affords, but found that one of their favorite aspects was the live synchronous learning elements.
December 21 - Engaging Students with Synchronous Methods in Online Courses
By: Mary Bart in Online Seminars
While it’s true that one of the key benefits to online learning is the anytime/anywhere convenience, some students still crave interaction. This seminar will show you how to incorporate synchronous elements into online course design and take student engagement to the next level.
November 26 - Moving Beyond Text Chat: Making the Most of e-Conferencing Tools to Enhance Online Learning
By: Christopher Hill in Distance Learning Administration, Online Education
Increasingly sophisticated e-conferencing tools and the growing availability of high-speed Internet access are making synchronous online learning an attractive option for many instructors. But as with any new technology, it’s important to consider how synchronous online instruction might best be used to enhance learning. There are several e-conferencing systems available, such as Elluminate, Horizon Wimba,
