Week 8: Internet Applications (for teaching and learning)


Communication: 
  • students employ synchronous and asynchronous communication to get their work done.
Asynchronous Application
  • asyn- "not with"
  • chrono- "time"
  • Communication that is not occurring at the same time.
  • Relay of the information with a time lag.
  • e.g discussion forums and email.





Pros and Cons
  • Pros
    • Students have plenty of time.
    • Able to respond in detail.
    • Students internalise information by giving them time.
  • Cons
    • time lost for waiting for a response.

Asynchronous Learning Environment




Synchronous Applications

  • syn- "with"
  • chronos- "time"
  • Communication that is occurring at the same time.
  • e.g chat rooms and online conferences

Other Applications
  • Podcast
  • Social networking
  • MOOC, SPOC, NOOC
  • Blogging, Microblogging
  • Live Virtual Classrooms.




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