ASYNCHRONOUS V. SYNCHRONOUS Anne Tamblyn Shaw Walden University EDUC Principles of Distance Education Date

Welcome (insert photo of keynote speaker) International Conference on Distance Learning

Asynchronous Interactions ~ Any Where, Any Time ~ Perceived Advantages: Flexible Access Thoughtful Responses Reduce Discrimination (insert pictures)

Asynchronous Interactions Perceived Disadvantages: Limited interpersonal interactions Limited access to instructor Isolation Self-motivation (insert pictures)

Synchronous Interactions ~ Real time ~ Perceived Advantages: Highly motivational Immediate feedback Adapt material to meet students’ needs instead of one-size-fits-all High retention and completion rates

Synchronous Interactions Perceived Disadvantages: Time Zones Anonymity Issues Diversity Bias Bandwidth Management & Organization

Implications of Research Review 2 articles

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Implications of Research Review 2 Articles

Insert Interview with L. Shaw

Implications of Research Review 2 articles

Insert Interview with online prof.

“The motion picture is destined to revolutionize our educational system and in a few years it will supplant largely if not entirely the use of textbooks.” Thomas A. Edison, 1922

Conclusion

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