ASYNCHRONOUS VERSUS SYNCHRONOUSINTERACTIONS

Created byMiss Roxanne WrightFor EDUC 8842 Principles of Distance EducationInstructor: Dr. Leslie Moller

January 9

2011

What Is Asynchronous Interaction?

Asynchronous interactions are not real time. They are comprised of temporal delays in response time (Foreman, 2003).

They have become the most widely used form of communication in the distance education interface.

What is Synchronous Interaction?

Synchronous interactions or communications are known as “same time” or “real time” interactions (Foreman, 2003). This type of two-way communication takes place simultaneously and has no mandatory waiting period due to time, distance, or technology barriers (Foreman, 2003).

Examples of Asynchronous Interactions

Some examples of asynchronous interactions/communications are Email threaded discussions Blogs delayed texting and media messaging webcasting, and social networking

Examples of Synchronous Interactions

Some examples are face to face discussions real time texting two-way audio video conferencing Chatting online.

Demonstrate Asynchronous Interactions

Will visually demonstrate asynchronous interactions

Demonstrate Synchronous Interactions

Will visually demonstrate synchronous interactions

Learning Objectives Accomplished Using Asynchronous Interactions The learning objective will be the

same. This part has not been established A lesson outline will be provided at a

later date Assessment will also be designed

and aligned with objectives

Learning Objectives Accomplished Using Synchronous Interactions

The learning objective will be the same

This part has not been established A lesson outline will be provided at a

later date Assessment will also be designed

and aligned with objectives

Learner Feedback: Asynchronous

Survey results from this group Specific student feedback randomly

selected

Learner Feedback: Synchronous

Survey results from this group Specific student feedback randomly

selected

Summary of Assessment Evaluation

Will use a graph to depict test scores of students that participated in the asynchronous and synchronous delivery and participation to reach learning objective

Will compare and contrast scores to determine degree of mastery per delivery and participation medium

Formal Introduction of Keynote Speaker

References

Foreman, J. (2003, July/August). Distance Learning and Synchronous Interaction. The Technology Source. Retrieved from http://technologysource.org/article/distance_learning_and_synchronous_interaction/