Thursday in class I presented my topic on Asynchronous and Synchronous learning. If I had to do the presentation over, I would have omitted the card game or at least seriously revamped it. I wanted to get the point across that our students (and ourselves) come in with different abilities, different expectations, different everything and we are tasked with communicating and resolving those differences by using different (have I used that word enough) strategies as a facilitator. However, I think I could have accomplished that in a (wait for it….) different way. (I love being a smart ass :) ).
I liked demonstrating LTU’s synch tool – Horizon Wimba. I also like teaching with it. However, other online classrooms/educational experiences can be facilitated with other tools or strategies. I didn’t have lots of time but would have liked to show live chat --both typed and verbal (which are valuable parts of Wimba). Asynchronously, using discussion boards (which I have some great and not so great examples of – it is sometimes great to learn from things which have worked, but I think more valuable to learn from things that didn’t work!!). I am also looking forward to using some Asynch tools like the annotated PowerPoint presentations I have seen in the courses I am observing. Using the video clips, audio clips and of course online resources are also great ways to convey information. As for the communication part I really like the idea of figuring out your problem then the technology tool to fix it – a very IT way of looking at development, but not the standard way we usually do it.
I would have liked to spend more time talking about and debating the pros and cons of the different types of communication (Asynch vs. synch). Overall, I think it went well and would happily answer any additional questions anyone has.
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