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Asynchronous and Synchronous Learning: Exploring the Differences and What’s Best for Your Organization

IT Training Department Blog

Both asynchronous learning and synchronous learning have been around for a long time though synchronous has the edge for longevity at least. But if writing came first then I bet asynchronous learning would also have come first. Thanks to technology, kids often sit in a room with their laptops open staring at a screen.

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Emerging Asynchronous Conversation Models

Tony Karrer

I had an interesting conversation with Patrick Randolph from TalkWheel about different kinds of asynchronous conversation models that are emerging and how they might fit into broader eLearning Initiatives. While Twitter is asynchronous, it's not easily used as other kinds of tools for discussion.

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Organising Modern Learning & Networking Events

Jane Hart

This workshop looks at how to organise 4 different types of learning and networking events that use experiential, participative, collaborative and technology-supported approaches. Week 3: Networking Events. The workshop is completely asynchronous – so is suitable for any timezone. Workshop fee. £99

Network 101
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Organising Modern Learning & Networking Events

Jane Hart

This workshop looks at how to organise 4 different types of learning and networking events that use experiential, participative, collaborative and technology-supported approaches. Week 3: Networking Events. The workshop is completely asynchronous – so is suitable for any timezone. Workshop fee. £99

Network 100
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TechLearn 2023 Highlights and Tools to Try

Experiencing eLearning

I enjoy smaller conferences like this where there’s more opportunities to talk and network. New tools to try Since this is a technology and learning conference, many of the sessions shared useful tools to try. Many folks were excited about AI and the potential changes to the field, with some notes of caution and concern as well.

Tools 221
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Optimize Time-Zone Planning in Global Classrooms for Cross-Border eLearning

Thinkdom

The rapid growth of the internet and other technologies is blurring national borders, making it easier for people worldwide to connect. Strategies to Optimize Time-Zone Differences During Cross-Border eLearning Initiatives The most practical way to optimize the time zone difference is to find technology-based solutions.

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Asynchronous social learning is newer than you think

Clive on Learning

For those of us who have spent a number of years working in online learning, the idea that a group can collaborate asynchronously (not in real-time) on a learning activity is rather taken for granted - not so much 'old hat' as just nothing novel. Bit by bit, new technologies enhanced these processes. But individual it remained.