1. Daniel Contreras, Latonney Gregory, Penny Hardin and Stephanie Shaw AET/531 March 11, 2012 Professor Melinda Medina

2. Synchronous learning, which means at the same time requires interacting with an instructor through the internet in real-time. Synchronous means that an instructor is present when the course is delivered, even though the course might be delivered remotely over the Internet. (Richard, 2009).

3. Asynchronous, which means, "not at the same time," allows the learners to complete the web based training on his own time and schedule, without live interaction with the instructor. Asynchronous type classes are completely the opposite of synchronous classes which means that the instructor does not need to be present, therefore allowing learners to learn anytime, at their convenience. (Richard, 2009).

4. Pros: Immediate Feedback Sense of community Continual motivation Teacher-centered (direct learning) Learning can be facilitated virtually in real-time World wide access Communication is immediate Social support and increases motivation amongst learners, Increases personal participation Cons: Technology Scheduling Limited Reflection Time Lacks flexibility; limited response time and scheduled meeting times

5. Pros: Flexible Convenient Time to process info and formulate responses Learner-centered (Indirect Learning) Peer interaction Complete flexibility class schedule Facilitated and self-paced less social learning environment increases the learners ability to process information (cognitive participation) Cons: Slow feedback Lack of sense of community Requires self-motivation Interaction is limited to written communication Only one type of media, text

6. Audio BroadcastingChatMultimediaPhone CallPodcast Slideshow Presentation Teleconference Video Conferencing Webcast (Landor-Ngemi, 2007)

7. BlackboardBloggingEmail Message Boards Online Bulletin Boards Threaded Discussions Web-Based (Landor-Ngemi, 2007)

8. Visual Aids Computer (Internet/Online) Podcast/Webcast Multimedia Videos Power Point Presentation (online) or Overhead Live Meeting (Demonstration) Smart Board/Whiteboard Handouts Text & eBooks Concept Mapping (Graphs Audio Aids Discussion board (group/individual) Lecture Audio books (reading aloud) Podcast & Webcast Multimedia Live Meeting - Oral Peer Review (critiquing) Kinesthetic Aids Interactive Activities Hands-On Methods Projects (field exercises) Electronic Portfolios Lectures About How-To Guides Interviews (field experiences) Exploratory Research Lab report Scenarios and Simulations (software) Action-Adventure Stories (Individual & Group Discussions) Physical Group Activities (Field Trips)

9. Synchronous Learners Can Follow Along With Presentation Voice Inflection Record Teleconferences Asynchronous Provide Calendar Or Timeline Learner Collaboration For Discussions Open-ended Questions By Facilitator

10. Direct Learning (Teacher centered instruction) Instructor Led instruction Keep learners engaged Synchronous Indirect Learning (Student centered instruction) Track learner participation Asynchronous

11. Set own schedule Maintain self- motivation Questions can be asked at any time Synchronous Schedule time to attend class Stay actively engaged and avoid distractions Real-time interaction

12. SynchronousAsynchronous Pro’s Immediate Feedback Sense of community Continual motivation Flexible Convenient Time to process info and formulate responses Con’s Technology Schedule Limited Reflection Time Slow feedback Lack of sense of community Requires self-motivation Interaction is limited to written communication Strategies Learners can follow along with presentation Voice inflection Record teleconferences Provide calendar or timeline Learner collaboration for discussions Open-ended questions by facilitator Facilitators Instructor Led instruction Keep learners engaged Student centered instruction Track learner participation Learners Schedule time to attend class Stay actively engaged and avoid distractions Real-time interaction Set own schedule Maintain self-motivation Questions can be asked at any time

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