- Synchronous. Synchronous class time is similar to the on-campus, face-to-face arrangement familiar to many students. Students can go to a nearby site for a televised class or sit at home to participate in an audio conference or Web-based video conference.
- Asynchronous. In an asynchronous class, the class meeting time is a special issue. The fact that everyone does not have to be at the class at the same time is one of the advantages of this type of class for very busy people who are unable to rearrange their schedules.
- White Collar Workers access to distance learning is easier and more flexible
- Blue Collar Workers access to distance learning is more complicated.
- P12 Learners:
1. Young school age people
2. Usually not in distance learning by choice.
3. Common for the learners to be from all over the world and have various abilities.
4. Students often comfortable with navigating the web.
5. Presents unique instructional design requirements for the instructor. - Time for Class Synchronous: similar to seated on campus courses. Students may go to a particular place to watch a televised class or webinar. All class members participate at the same time.
- Classroom Culture: although distance learner students are generally characterized as independent learners, they still learn from collaborative experiences.
- Etiquette: all students will come into the course with a range of etiquette skills, it may be necessary to take a student "aside" and have a private conversation about appropriate etiquette.
- Prior Knowledge: an awareness of prior student knowledge. This can prevent boredom or frustration for my students.
- Learning Styles: understand the characteristics of the learners in class. It should allow students to share information about themselves and how they learn best.
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