As I was pondering what to write for this weeks blog, I realized there is so much I have yet to learn that writing about the basics of eLearning; a new topic or tool each week, would help myself to really focus on one element of eLearning at a time. So this week I am writing about synchronous and asynchronous eLearning to help make the decision of - to eLearn or not to eLearn...
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| which road to take? |
Synchronous eLearning is an event delivered in real-time to remote learners.
Asynchronous eLearning is an event which does not take place in real-time.
When designing an eLearning module, questions must be answered before choosing which road to take. What are the program goals, audience, and number of participants? Should a sense of community be embodied, or is self-paced learning more desirable? While both types may result in similarly learned material, which is more engaging to the learners should be of concern when deciding which eLearning tools will deliver the message best. Below are some examples of synchronous and asynchronous tools.
With so many eLearning tools available, selecting either synchronous or asynchronous may be a difficult decision. The good news is a course module can use both types of synchronous and asynchronous tools completely through eLearning or through blended learning; eLearning and face-to-face interaction. Deciding which synchronous and/or asynchronous tools to be used as part of a course module can drive the learners on the right road to success.
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