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Face time

E-Learning Provocateur

We have asynchronous tools such as online discussion forums, synchronous tools such as instant messaging, and semi-synchronous tools such as Twitter. To add voice to the conversation we can use teleconferencing or VoIP. Much more so than if either of us were studying alone.

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Daily Bookmarks 06/19/2008

Experiencing eLearning

Writing for asynchronous discussion isn’t the same as writing an essay, and the author argues that students who simply post essays to the discussion board should receive good grades. It’s typically a four-step process: Disabled Bodies, Able Minds: Giving Voice, Movement, and Independence to the Physically Challenged | Edutopia.

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Why we need both live and self-paced communication

Clive on Learning

What caught my attention was how this 25-30% was made up, with about 2/3 asynchronous (self-paced) and 1/3 synchronous (live/real-time), although the majority of the non-e-learning elements are synchronous as well, using the traditional classroom. I started at the beginnings of human existence. I started at the beginnings of human existence.

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How to Replace Meetings With Video-Based Discussions

TechSmith Camtasia

Some of the most common methods include: Face-to-face meetings Virtual meetings E-mail Instant messaging Chat. Our research found that the majority of employees feel that their company communications don’t send a clear message and that leaders don’t communicate in a way that’s best for employees.

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12 Steps to Creating Awesome Live Classes in 2021

learnWorlds

It would help if you had clear in your mind when you turn your teaching online because there are two forms of online instruction: Asynchronous and synchronous teaching. When online courses are delivered asynchronously , students learn on their schedule (self-paced learning) without any real-time instructor.

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In Learning, Size Matters

CLO Magazine

Consider current standby microlearning examples such as instant messaging, blogging and even the telephone and water cooler. The drastic increase in asynchronous e-learning points to the workforce’s need to access what they need when they need it (Figure 1). These are now ubiquitous in the workplace.