Hybrid & Remote Learning
Comparing Face-to-Face & Remote Instruction
Face To Face Instruction
Guided by California State Standards
Mostly synchronous interaction (live) held within limited times
Content presented as lectures, readings, activities
Activities and assignments due by firm deadlines
Assessments are traditional paper/pencil tests or essays
Held at the same time during regularly scheduled sessions
Teacher mostly responsible for the transfer of knowledge
Teacher sets the pace and most students expected to learn at the same pace
Bell schedule provides studets with schedule teachers monitor time management in class
Communication with teacher often limited by classtime
Teaching Online
Guided by California State Standards
Mostly asynchronous interactions (not live) but timing is more flexible
Various means of content presentation
Due dates tend to be more flexible
Alternative assessments (e.g. collaborative research projects, presentations).
Class potentially in session at any time
Teacher is a facilitator, helping students construct knowledge.
Students set their own pace, unlimited by class hours.
Students responsible for time management and maintaining a personal schedule
Communication with teacher can take place anytime online
Synchronous vs Asynchronous Learning
Synchronous
Synchronous learning is the kind of learning that happens in real time. This means that you and your students interact in a specific virtual place, through a specific online medium, at a specific time. Methods of synchronous online learning include video conferencing, teleconferencing, live chatting, and live-streaming lectures.
What are the advantages of synchronous learning?
Classroom Engagement
Dynamic Learning
Instructional Depth
What are the disadvantages of synchronous learning?
Rigid Schedule
Technical Difficulties
Asynchronous
Asynchronous learning happens when you provide materials for reading, lectures for viewing, assignments for completing, and exams for evaluation. Your students have the ability to access and satisfy these requirements within a flexible time frame. Methods of asynchronous online learning include self-guided lesson modules, streaming video content, posted lecture notes, and exchanges across discussion boards or social media platforms.
What are the advantages of asynchronous learning?
Flexibility
Pacing
What are the disadvantages of asynchronous learning?
Isolation
Risk of Apathy