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Synchronous LearningMadelyn Valine-Taylor
Synchronous Learning AgendaAdvantagesDisadvantageStrategiesTools for EnhancementVideo/AudioQuestions
AdvantagesBrings facilitators
and participants to real-time environment without have geographic barriers.
Direct interaction, skill practice and instant feedback.
Just in time training easily implemented.
AdvantagesTele-presence
promotes cohesion in the class.
Pacing events promotes discipline in learning and helps participants learn to prioritize.
DisadvantagesSynchronous learning
is dependant on technology.
Users need to have knowledge on the technology being used.
Participants must designate time to be in virtual classroom. Not as convenient as asynchronous learning environment
DisadvantagesThe incorporation of
video streaming takes up bandwidth.
Some participants may not overcome the need to be in a true classroom and feel learning is not as effective in virtual classroom.
Strategies in FacilitationPreparationBe a good host
Welcome each participantUse first namesDiscuss potential
distractionsContinue assessment of
mood and participation with questions and promotion of emoticons.
Solicit response from all participants to make everyone feel included.
Strategies of FacilitationFacilitate conversation by making
connections. (do not dominate)Offer parting gifts
Copy of recorded classResults of activitiesOn-demand resources
End class with “cliff-hanger” or teaser for what is to come to promote motivation and desire to be involved in class.
Tools for EnhancementElluminate Live or HorizontalLive is web-conferencing
and on-line meeting that rent out virtual spaces to companies and educators.Real time interaction
Whole class Small groups within class
Use of Voice-over Internet Protocol(VOIP) Broadband Internet connection to have audio rather than phone line Can be used to regular phone number or through Internet
Remote desktop sharingFile transfer shareRecording, screen shot saver, notes, polling etc.
Tools for EnhancementWebex and Go-to-Meeting application is
similar Elluminate Live and HorizontalLiveBlackboard
Integrated chat Whiteboard featuresMultiple content formats
Text Images Sound audio Graphic and animations
Tools for EnhancementWimba this is a suite of on-line
communication toolsEnhance communicationCollaborationInteractivityIncorporation of audio and visual components
Skype, FaceTimeChat, Instant Messaging
ReferencesThe advantages of distant learning (nd).
Retrieved May 24, 2012 from http://www.intulogy.com/class-types/distance-learning.html
Advantages and disadvantages of Online synchronous learning (nd). Retrieved May 25, 2012 from http://www.business-software.com/article/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-online-synchronous-learning/
Finkelstein, J. (2006). Learning in real time: Synchronous teaching and learning online. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Retrieved from UOP resources AET/531 Chapter 5
ReferencesMeloni, J. (2010, June). Tools for synchronous
and asynchronous classroom discussion. Retrieved on May 26, 2012 from http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/tools-for-synchronousasynchronous-classroom-discussion/22902
Schullo, S. (2006). A tale of two systems Elluminate Live vs Macromedia Breeze. Retrieved on May 25, 2012 from http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/Resource_library/proceedings/06_4385.pdf
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