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Engaging online learners 5

Learning with e's

Photo from Pixabay This series is about how teachers can improve engagement for online learners (see links below for previous posts in the series). This post is about improving student engagement in asynchronous modes - which can be forgotten in the rush to connect with video. First, and most importantly, keep discussion going!

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Engaging online learners 4

Learning with e's

Photo by Julia M Cameron on Pexels In previous posts in this series (see links below), I explored some of the nuances of engaging online learners in creative writing and critical thinking. Next time, I'll discuss asynchronous forms of distance education, but in this post we'll look at synchronous modes.

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In the mixer

Learning with e's

In education we call these modes synchronous and asynchronous, and each has its own benefits. For example, in asynchronous mode, you don't have to respond immediately to a prompt - you can take your time, reflect, go and do some research, and then come back to contribute to a forum or online discussion.

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The power of Voice in online classrooms

E-Learning Acupuncture

In the classroom, you have had great success with a teaching approach that involves showing photos on the big screen and building teaching moments by discussing with students the important elements of the image. You can definitely feel the collective energy of the class much more intensely than you can with a written discussion forum.

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The Hybrid Learning Model: Should You Adopt It for Corporate Training?

eLearningMind

Second, they both include instructor-led training and asynchronous training resources and methods. In other words, hybrid learning complements synchronous in-class sessions with eLearning resources for asynchronous training. This means instructors deliver training remotely and on-site simultaneously.

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How to Effectively Shift to Online Teaching: The Ultimate Guide

TechSmith Camtasia

By humanizing your content and leveraging the benefits of asynchronous communication and learning, you can create courses that are as effective — or even more effective — as face-to-face learning. – Synchronous vs. asynchronous learning – What makes a quality online course? Synchronous vs. asynchronous learning.

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Theory-informed design tips

E-Learning Provocateur

• Use real photos rather than cartoons or illustrations. • Provide your learners with a forum to ask questions and to learn from one another. The forum may be synchronous or asynchronous, or both. . • Where possible, enable the learner to undertake the learning at their place of practice.

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