1. Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Learning: Online Modality Comparison
Maria Baroni, Mike Gardner and James Robinson

2. Advantages of SynchronousLearning
3. Advantages of AsynchronousLearning
4. Disadvantages of Synchronous and AsynchronousLearning
5. Asynchronous Facilitation Differences
6. Asynchronous Facilitation Differences
Synchronous Facilitation Differences
7. Distance Education Technology Examples
Webcast
Podcast
Telephone conferencing
Video conferencing
Live Text and chat rooms
E-mail
Television
Audio and Video Taping(CD and DVD)
Discussion forums
Blogs
Real Time
Anytime
8. What are the differences between the facilitators and learners in a synchronous and asynchronous learning?
9. Facilitators
Asynchronous online learning
Questions to promote critical thinking
Group activities
Participation
Monitor and participate in discussion questions
Build confidence by quoting students
Gauge understanding
Synchronous online learning
Constant course adjustment, by using polling
Immediate feedback
Ability to read peoples actions, voice, etc.
Pressure of keeping everyone's attention directed in the right place
Monitor conversations to keep them on track
Motivate students
Keep students engaged through activities
10. Learners
Synchronousonline learning
Skills
Listening and observation
Social
Verbal communication
Organizational
Motivation
External then internal
Accountability
External and internal
Personality
Extraverted
Asynchronous online learning
Skills
Written communication
Organizational
Motivation
Internal then external
Accountability
Internal then external
Personality
Self-starter
Self-directed
Abel to work alone
Can be an introvert
11. References
Er, E., Ozden, M. Y., & Arifolu, A. (2009). LIVELMS: A blended e-learning environment: A model proposition for integration of asynchronous and synchronous e-learning. International Journal of Learning, 16(2), 449-460.
Educause.(2011).EQ educause Quarterly.Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum/AsynchronousandSynchronousELea/163445
Baran, E., & Correia, A. (2009). Student-led facilitation strategies in online discussions. Distance Education, 30(3), 339-361. doi:10.1080/01587910903236510