How online learners
learn?
Asyncronously and synchronously
What is synchronous instruction?
İt refers to instructors and students gathering
at the same time, place, interacting in “real
time”.
Face -to -face
Synchronous learning is used for
meetings Group meetings
Virtual classes Drop-in sessions
Video conferences Office hours
Live chats Q&A about topics or assessment
Webinars
Application sharing
Syncronous learning
Pros Cons
Sceduling difficulties
Spontaneus and immediate
social interaction and Technical difficulties
collaboration
Accessibility limitations
Faster information exchange
Can be hard to speak high
Community building
Activities are live and real time
Greater engagement
Dynamic learning opportunities
Asynchronous learning refers to students
accessing materials at their own pace and
interacting with each other over longer periods
Pros Cons
Students learn at their own pace
More time to reflect on and engage with Limited contact with
material instructor
Accessible to a wider range of students Requires greater self-
İt is technologically reliable for you and the
students
discipline
Loss of informal
İt may promote higher cognitive student
learning outcomes( as students have time to learning
process ideas and concepts ) Less immersive
Activities are not live, timelines are More distractions
flexible( so discussion can take place
between students in different locations and
Disconnected social
time zones) environment
Short quizzes Wait time between
Students can also engage
asynchronously with concepts raised by
Course materials
Class discussions
Your lectures
Your posted videos
Asynchronous learning
IT includes
Mini video lectures
Tutorials or lab intros
Discussions
Activities Teacher guide students with
o Suggested order
o Time required
o Clear deadlines to keep students on track
Accebility in online lessons ensures
everyone with opportunities to learn
and succeed regardless of their ability.
Challengies in achieving Benefits
accessibility Enhancing learnimng
Technological barriers opportunities
Economic constraints for İmproving engagement
institutions and students Promoting equality and diversity
Lack of awareness and traioning
among educators
Diversity in students needs and
learning style