Synchronous Sessions
Reflect upon the importance of utilizing a synchronous session to “create a true classroom culture” online. How does integrating synchronous learning sessions within the online environment assist in developing a learning community for students?
In an online learning environment, synchronous sessions are key to maintaining the exchange between instructor to student and student to student.
First, synchronous ensure that all students are engaging in the material and engage with their fellow learners. In a synchronous session, students must be active participants in their learning and show evidence that they have been engaging with the material.
Second, synchronous sessions allow students to collaborate in an online learning environment. Although students may share ideas and provide peer feedback, synchronous sessions allow students to ask those pressing questions in real-time and collaborate on projects and ideas without meeting face-to-face.
Thirdly, students have a chance in synchronous sessions to follow their own pacing and guide those that may need more assistance in certain areas. Students may be able to move through the course at their own pace; whereas as others may wait on instructor and peer feedback before progressing. Students who excel in one area can help those who may require assistance in other.
Lastly, synchronous learning sets the tone for the course. The students and the instructors interactions during a synchronous learning session can directly impact the enthusiasm and engagement with the course and the content.
https://www.openteachertraining.org/blog/quest/communicate-4-3-1/
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