ASYNCHRONOUS V. SYNCHRONOUSASYNCHRONOUS V. SYNCHRONOUS

Anne Tamblyn ShawWalden University

EDUC 7102-2 Principles of Distance EducationDate

WelcomeWelcome

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International Conference on Distance Learning

Asynchronous InteractionsAsynchronous Interactions

~ Any Where, Any Time ~Perceived Advantages:

• Flexible• Access• Thoughtful Responses• Reduce Discrimination

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Asynchronous InteractionsAsynchronous Interactions

Perceived Disadvantages:

• Limited interpersonal interactions• Limited access to instructor• Isolation• Self-motivation

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Synchronous InteractionsSynchronous Interactions

~ Real time ~Perceived Advantages:

• Highly motivational• Immediate feedback• Adapt material to meet students’ needs

instead of one-size-fits-all• High retention and completion rates

Synchronous InteractionsSynchronous Interactions

Perceived Disadvantages:

• Time Zones• Anonymity Issues• Diversity Bias• Bandwidth• Management & Organization

Implications of ResearchImplications of Research

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Implications of ResearchImplications of Research

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Implications of ResearchImplications of Research

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“The motion picture is destined to revolutionize our educational system and in a few years it will supplant largely if not

entirely the use of textbooks.”

Thomas A. Edison, 1922

ConclusionConclusion

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