Balance asynchronous and synchronous learning activities
A fully online course typically includes a combination of asynchronous and synchronous learning activities.
Asynchronous activities
Synchronous activities
Consider how to integrate these two types of activities. For example, you might use a flipped classroom model, where asynchronous materials introduce concepts, followed by synchronous sessions for deeper exploration and application. Alternatively, asynchronous discussion forums can be used to reflect on synchronous activities and provide ongoing feedback.
When designing the course, thoughtfully determine which learning objectives are best achieved through self-paced, asynchronous activities and which benefit from the interaction and real-time feedback of synchronous activities.
Virtual Mobility courses often focus less on synchronous, traditional activities compared to classical teaching. However, there are many different formats of Virtual Mobility: courses vary in interactivity and in the balance between synchronous sessions versus asynchronous materials. Furthermore, synchronous sessions can be taught fully online or can take place in a hybrid setting (in which some students attend physically and some online).
VM Balance synchonous / asynchronous
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Balance asynchronous and synchronous learning activities
A fully online course typically includes a combination of asynchronous and synchronous learning activities.
Asynchronous activities
Synchronous activities
Consider how to integrate these two types of activities. For example, you might use a flipped classroom model, where asynchronous materials introduce concepts, followed by synchronous sessions for deeper exploration and application. Alternatively, asynchronous discussion forums can be used to reflect on synchronous activities and provide ongoing feedback.
When designing the course, thoughtfully determine which learning objectives are best achieved through self-paced, asynchronous activities and which benefit from the interaction and real-time feedback of synchronous activities.
Virtual Mobility courses often focus less on synchronous, traditional activities compared to classical teaching. However, there are many different formats of Virtual Mobility: courses vary in interactivity and in the balance between synchronous sessions versus asynchronous materials. Furthermore, synchronous sessions can be taught fully online or can take place in a hybrid setting (in which some students attend physically and some online).