AJ, It was good to get a deep understanding of the difference between synchronous and asynchronous learning. I agree with you that distance learning should be blended. Our team meeting using Skype yesterday was a very good example of how student bonding and collaboration can occur using the synchronous mode of learning. I thought that we managed the differences in time zone for the meeting quiet well. Nice Job! Val
Thanks, Val. I feel a different sort of kinship formed with those of us who met on Skype last night. In the future, I will suggest meeting on Skype or some other synchronous platform when I'm part of learning communities; it should set a good tone for collaborating with my teammates.
Thanks for your comments and participation. You always have very insightful observations.
Hi AJ, First of all, it was great to chat with you and the rest of the group on Skype the other day/night and add a synchronous element to our class! I agree that it would have made our experience with this class even better if we would have interacted on Skype together earlier in the course.
In your project you gave a very clear overview of the differences between synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. Your graphics were very nice and you had a smooth narration. You did not have too much text on the slides, which can overload the brain, so I felt that your images, text and audio were a good mix.
During my research project on student engagement, I found a great deal of discussion providing synchronous and asynchronous interactions in online learning so that the instructor can cater to the variety of needs of students. These tools were so critical in enabling students to interact with each other. You might want to take a look at the article by El-Sheikh (2009)
Nice work! All the best to you!
Reference
El-Sheikh, E. (2009). Techniques for engaging students in an online computer programming course. Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 7(1), 1-12.
Great job on your final presentation! I thoroughly enjoyed your project as it provided clear definitions and specific suggestions for application in the distance learning environments. Your use of graphics and limited words on each slide kept me engaged in listening to the information you presented verbally.
Although I read about synchronous and asynchronous learning throughout our latest courses, I felt like I had a much greater grasp on the different options for distance learning.
Overall, your presentation was awesome! It is nice to be able to finally put a voice/face/personality with the person behind all of your great work!
All, I think we all did a very nice job in the final presentation. It was interesting to see how creatively everyone approached this project. I was not sure how my presentation was going to turn out but like Cathy I was certainly concerned about how big the file was and the length. Val
I thoroughly enjoyed your final production. It was very obvious that your research was authentic and presented in a professional manner. I was engaged as a view from start to finish.
It was great working with the three of you, and it was good to finally be able to put a "voice" to our previous discussions and collaborations. As I said earlier, I will suggest a Skype introductory meeting the next time I'm put in a learning community. I think it changes the way we work together when we've had an informal meeting like that.
AJ,
ReplyDeleteIt was good to get a deep understanding of the difference between synchronous and asynchronous learning. I agree with you that distance learning should be blended. Our team meeting using Skype yesterday was a very good example of how student bonding and collaboration can occur using the synchronous mode of learning. I thought that we managed the differences in time zone for the meeting quiet well.
Nice Job!
Val
Thanks, Val. I feel a different sort of kinship formed with those of us who met on Skype last night. In the future, I will suggest meeting on Skype or some other synchronous platform when I'm part of learning communities; it should set a good tone for collaborating with my teammates.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments and participation. You always have very insightful observations.
AJ
Hi AJ,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, it was great to chat with you and the rest of the group on Skype the other day/night and add a synchronous element to our class! I agree that it would have made our experience with this class even better if we would have interacted on Skype together earlier in the course.
In your project you gave a very clear overview of the differences between synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. Your graphics were very nice and you had a smooth narration. You did not have too much text on the slides, which can overload the brain, so I felt that your images, text and audio were a good mix.
During my research project on student engagement, I found a great deal of discussion providing synchronous and asynchronous interactions in online learning so that the instructor can cater to the variety of needs of students. These tools were so critical in enabling students to interact with each other. You might want to take a look at the article by El-Sheikh (2009)
Nice work! All the best to you!
Reference
El-Sheikh, E. (2009). Techniques for engaging students in an online computer programming course. Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 7(1), 1-12.
AJ,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your final presentation! I thoroughly enjoyed your project as it provided clear definitions and specific suggestions for application in the distance learning environments. Your use of graphics and limited words on each slide kept me engaged in listening to the information you presented verbally.
Although I read about synchronous and asynchronous learning throughout our latest courses, I felt like I had a much greater grasp on the different options for distance learning.
Overall, your presentation was awesome! It is nice to be able to finally put a voice/face/personality with the person behind all of your great work!
~Beth
All,
ReplyDeleteI think we all did a very nice job in the final presentation. It was interesting to see how creatively everyone approached this project. I was not sure how my presentation was going to turn out but like Cathy I was certainly concerned about how big the file was and the length.
Val
Hi AJ,
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed your final production. It was very obvious that your research was authentic and presented in a professional manner. I was engaged as a view from start to finish.
GREAT JOB,
Cora
Thanks, Cora. I learned from watching all the other videos how to make my presentation smoother for future "productions." :)
ReplyDeleteAJ
Cathy, Laura and Val:
ReplyDeleteIt was great working with the three of you, and it was good to finally be able to put a "voice" to our previous discussions and collaborations. As I said earlier, I will suggest a Skype introductory meeting the next time I'm put in a learning community. I think it changes the way we work together when we've had an informal meeting like that.
AJ