Thursday, May 21, 2009

Synchronous and asynchronous communication

Synchronous communication


Asynchronous communication

Another synchronous shot - this took forever to figure out where it was saved to, I really think that it was use error that caused this fault, but it will be easier now in the future.


I certainly preferred the synchronous communication because it allows there to be instant feedback, and less video like. It allows for a greater span of information to be shared because questions can be answered and addressed immediately, you don't have to wait for it. Asynchronous communication is nice because like we have seen on our class website, it can answer mass questions that many students may have, or to give instructions. So, really they both have their advantages and disadvantages, you just have to choose which one is best for you.
In my classroom it could be possible to include video communication to help students with homework, or on assignments that they have to complete. It could also be nice to record experiments done as 'proof' students have to submit to you or that are done in class that can't be repeated for those students who were absent one day.

1 comment:

  1. Did you just upload your video (from jing)? I saved it, but it took forever to upload it and didn't work! I guess I'll just try again.

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