Synchronous and Asynchronous Interactions: Convenience and Content

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Author(s): Anthony S. Chow (University of North Carolina – Greensboro, USA)
Copyright: 2013
Pages: 14
Source title: Advancing Library Education: Technological Innovation and Instructional Design
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ari Sigal (Catawba Valley Community College, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-3688-0.ch008

Keywords: Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Library & Information Science / Library Information Systems

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This chapter explores similarities and differences between synchronous and asynchronous communication in online learning through the lens of both instructor and student using social communication, usability, and learning theory as conceptual frameworks. Each construct is defined and explored, with a discussion of how each is experienced by instructors and students. Online activity and user preferences are explained using concepts from usability and how the interactions, communications, and information processing differences lead to student learning as defined by contemporary learning theory. Best practices, within the context of available technology, are recommended.

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