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The Future of Education:Asynchronous Online Learning
By Katherine ShellUniversity of Arizona
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Upcoming Topics
Brief BackgroundDefinitions
SignificanceInstructors’ personal benefits
Instructor and student advantagesEnvironmental impact
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Brief Background
Asynchronous –not “live” (Anstine and Skidmore 107) First class in 1999 (Anstine and Skidmore 108) 50% college students in online learning (Anstine and Skidmore 107) Growing interest in asynchronous online learning
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Efficiency
Unlimited teaching space (Cook 38) “Participate in instructional activities regardless of physical location” (Cook 38) Absence of strict structure Work management
All at once Divided sections
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Effective Learning
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Further knowledge of technology
Instructors Students
Equality of sections Better communicationMore students across world (Carl)
Environmentally Friendly
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Reduce paper usage Decrease campus costs
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Closing Summary
Asynchronous learning beneficial to: instructors, students, and environment Gain practical knowledge Flexible work schedule Economically and environmentally sound
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References
Anstine, Jeff and Mark Skidmore. “A Small Sample Study of Traditional
and Online Courses with Sample Selection Adjustment.” Journal of
Economic Education: 36.2 (2005): 107-128. Web. 16 Mar. 2011.
Carl, Katherine. Personal Interview. 8 Mar. 2011.
Cook, David. “Web-based Learning: Pros, Cons and Controversies.”
Clinical Medicine (2007): 37-42. Ebsco Host. Web. 20 Mar. 2011.