Post on 20-Dec-2014
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CASSIX/ASBOA 2014 Summer Conference
Kurtis HewsonUniversity of Lethbridge
Altering the Learning Environment…
https://todaysmeet.com/cassix
http://bit.ly/asynchronous2014
Essential Questions
What is asynchronous learning?
How can teachers and schools use technology to extend learning and engage
learners?
How can district leaders model and promote the use of asynchronous learning
environments?
Traditional Teaching and Learning
TimePlace
Synchronous vs Asynchronous
Synchronous Learning
• Video-Conference
• Skype
• Chats
• Google Hangouts
Blended Learning
AsynchronousTime and place no
longer factorsEngage beyond the
classroom
SynchronousEliminates place as a
factor
Asynchronous Learning
• Blogs
• Wikis
• Class Websites
• YouTube Channels
• Edmodo
• Google Communities
Why Asynchronous?
• Accessible anytime, anywhere
• Explore understandings
• Build community
• Additional support, differentiate learning
• Interaction with others (classrooms, experts, parents)
• Visible learning
Ease of Access
District Leaders and Asynchronous Environments
• Utilization of webcasts and screencasts
• Use of technology at meetings (Todaysmeet, Polleverywhere, Padlet)
• Google Docs before, during and after meetings
• District blog spaces
Kurtis HewsonUniversity of Lethbridge
Email – hewskp@uleth.caTwitter - @hewsonk27
http://kurtishewson.wordpress.com