The image used in this post is of a small group of students sitting in a room together, (seemingly) energetically talking about the issues at hand. This is an example of synchronous discussion—the ...

As online education continues to increase in popularity, the choice between synchronous and asynchronous classes plays a key role in addressing the diverse needs of learners. Asynchronous learning, ...

Today’s students are comfortable with the use of web-based communication tools, such as email and instant messaging, to build social connections. According to the Pew Internet Project 2004, 59% of ...

There’s no doubt Covid-19 has accelerated a surge in innovative technology-based teaching in higher education. But whether teaching is in person, online or through blended learning, the key priorities ...

Given the rapid changes in online learning during the pandemic, many people are familiar with the concepts of asynchronous (i.e., pre-created, learn whenever) and synchronous (in a virtual space, with ...

Education technology company D2L has announced an integration with Class Technologies, maker of online learning software built on the Zoom platform. The goal: to provide a seamless experience across ...

There were lots of reasons for professors to avoid synchronous instruction at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Students are scattered across different times zones, their access to computers ...