1. LEARNING MODALITIES
COMPARISON
MARK DYSON, DEBORAH
FUENTES, LATOYA LEE, KEITH
TOLLEFSON
AET 531
APRIL 23, 2012
JOHN WOJTECKI

2. ADVANTAGES IN ASYNCHRONOUS
LEARNING
 Typically self-paced (set your own
schedule)
 Can be used with synchronous tools to
provide more learning style adaption
(video and chat feature for instructor
to answer questions).
 More time spend discussing the content
of the course. Students tend to stay
on track.

3. ADVANTAGES IN SYNCHRONOUS
LEARNING
 Real-time. More social interaction between instructors
and learners.
 Convenience for all interested and capable for E-
learning
 International diversity in creating teams plus
collaborative learning
 Cultural open opportunities for career minded individuals
seeking employers international
 Coffee shop log in wherever and whenever
 Increased student motivation; can get instructors
attention immediately

4. DISADVANTAGES IN ASYNCHRONOUS
LEARNING
 Relies primarily on technology to deliver instruction.
 Response time from instructor not immediate.
 Instructor not able to immediately see the level of
engagement from each student making course correction
hard for instructor.

5. DISADVANTAGES IN SYNCHRONOUS
LEARNING
 Coordinating real time instruction with various time zones.
 Distance barriers plus not understanding students with
language barriers.
 Self-discipline a student must be able to set time
management in order to be sufficient in working the
required expectations for the course.
 Computer illiterate an individual whom lacks the tools to
utilize a computer.
 Technical issues having the knowledge to understand the
issue at hand/Internet reliable
 Access to software or tool is unavailable such as non-
smartphone capabilities or lack of app support.
 Expensive equipment required to participate fully.

6. DIFFERENCES IN ASYNCHRONOUS
FACILITATION STRATEGIES
 Supports cognitive learning, critical thinking and written
communication
 Collaboration is easier when the lesson is static.
Learners can still participate at according to his or her
schedule
 Student collaboration rather than instructor driven

7. DIFFERENCES IN SYNCHRONOUS
FACILITATION STRATEGIES
 Instructors manage a live classroom where immediate
feedback is required.
 Webinar
 Skype
 Individual/full forums-discussion organizing
 Instant messaging-back to back feedback
 Live chat both immediate communication
 Video conference actually viewing your audience
 Emails constant communication
 Whiteboards/Smart boards-creative minds, demonstrating
and visually seeing your ideas come to light for that visual
and on hands learner.

8. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FACILITATORS
AND LEARNERS (ASYNCHRONOUS)
 Responses to questions are not immediate; allowing time
to process information and provide more thought out
responses.
 Updates can be provided easily as current events
influence the subject.
 Facilitators need to engage the student without seeing
their face; students need to be self-motivated to
complete readings and assignments.

9. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FACILITATORS
AND LEARNERS (SYNCHRONOUS)
 Facilitators are giving their undivided attention to the
class. Students are part of a learning group
 Updates are real-time and affect the fluidity of
discussion and collaboration
 Facilitator can course correct on the spot when
students do not understand material. Students are
able to participate in real-time with their classmates

10. REFERENCES
Hrastinski, S. (2008). Asynchronous and synchronous e-learning.
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http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSE
QuarterlyMagazineVolum/AsynchronousandSynchronousELea/16
3445
Hutchins, H. M. (2003). Instructional immediacy and the seven
principles: strategies for facilitating online courses. Retrieved
from
http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/fall63/hutchins63.html
Leverage the Latest Technologies, including Web 2.0 Tools, in
Your Classroom?. International Journal Of Technology In
Teaching & Learning, 6(1), 1-13.
http://radar.oreilly.com/2010/10/dancing-out-of-time-
thoughts-o.html

11. REFERENCES
Minocha, S., & Roberts, D. (2008). Social, usability, and
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Dancing out of time: Thoughts on asynchronous communication
Why asynchronous communication scales, and what we can do
with that power.
by Terry Jones | @terrycojones | Comments: 6 | 26 October
2010