Integrating synchronous and asynchronous internet distributed education for maximum effectiveness |
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| Authors: | J Mark Pullen Charles Snow |
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| Institution: | (1) Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA |
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| Abstract: | Distributed education delivered via the Internet is a growing practice, with most institutions offering at least course websites
and many expanding to full course offerings and even online degree progams. There are two schools of thought with regard to
delivery mode: the larger group has focused on asynchronous delivery, accessible at any time via webpages and interactive
tutorials and quizzes, while a smaller group advocates synchronous delivery where students are online and interact during
class time. This paper summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of the two delivery modes and describes our successful
and growing experience of more than a decade using an open source synchronous delivery tool blended with a variety of asynchronous
capabilities and classroom instruction. We conclude that a synergistic combination of the two modes with in-person instruction,
designed to provide maximum flexibility to the student within the constraints of the subject, offers the best support for
student learning.
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| Keywords: | Synchronous distance education Asynchronous distance education Accessibility of education |
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