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Asynchronous Learning
Tools
By: Matthew Pittman
Discussion Boards
Wikis
Assessments
Google Documents
Videos
Messages
Discussion Boards
Definition: “a tool for sharing thoughts and ideas about class materials” (Discussion Board, 2013)
• Used for: Communication
• Forum for online rich text based communication
• Thread-based discussions where participants respond to an initial prompt and to each other
• Example: phpBB
Discussion Boards
Wikis
Assessments
Google Documents
Videos
Messages
Wikis
Definition: “A space designed to be created and edited by groups of persons” (Simonson et al, 2012, p. 129)
• Used for: Collaboration, Communication
• Multiple linked pages
• Can be edited and updated frequently & quickly
• Excellent collaboration & group assignment tool
• Example: Wikipedia
Discussion Boards
Wikis
Assessments
Google Documents
Videos
Messages
Assessments
Tests\Quizzes
Can contain multiple choice, true/false, essay, and many other types of questions – also can include graphics, videos, and simulations
Can include time limits, multiple attempts and the ability to save and resume later
“Self-study activities that provide feedback to learners, motivate them to keep up with course readings, and provide reinforcement of important ideas” (Simonson et al, 2012)
Discussion Boards
Wikis
Assessments
Google Documents
Videos
Messages
Google Documents
Used for: Collaboration
Multiple users can contribute, edit, and format documents simultaneously online in real-time
No software installations required
Example: Google Drive
Discussion Boards
Wikis
Assessments
Google Documents
Videos
Messages
Videos
Used for: Learning Material
Audio and visual content used to explain concepts and course materials
Example: YouTube
Discussion Boards
Wikis
Assessments
Google Documents
Videos
Messages
Messages
Definition: “a familiar, email-like environment that you can use for course communication”(Blackboard Help, 2013)
Used for: Communication
Limited to only course participants
Refe
rence
sBlackboard Help (2013). Blackboard Inc. Retrieved from https://help.blackboard.com/en-us/Learn/9.1_SP_12_and_SP_13/Student/.
Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., & Zvacek, S. (2012). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (5th ed.) Boston, MA: Pearson.