Asynchronous Learning Environments

CASSIX/ASBOA 2014 Summer Conference

Kurtis HewsonUniversity of Lethbridge

Altering the Learning Environment…

https://todaysmeet.com/cassix

http://bit.ly/asynchronous2014

Essential Questions

What is asynchronous learning?

How can teachers and schools use technology to extend learning and engage

learners?

How can district leaders model and promote the use of asynchronous learning

environments?

Traditional Teaching and Learning

TimePlace

Synchronous vs Asynchronous

Synchronous Learning

• Video-Conference

• Skype

• Chats

• Google Hangouts

Blended Learning

AsynchronousTime and place no

longer factorsEngage beyond the

classroom

SynchronousEliminates place as a

factor

Asynchronous Learning

• Blogs

• Wikis

• Class Websites

• YouTube Channels

• Edmodo

• Google Communities

Why Asynchronous?

• Accessible anytime, anywhere

• Explore understandings

• Build community

• Additional support, differentiate learning

• Interaction with others (classrooms, experts, parents)

• Visible learning

Ease of Access

District Leaders and Asynchronous Environments

• Utilization of webcasts and screencasts

• Use of technology at meetings (Todaysmeet, Polleverywhere, Padlet)

• Google Docs before, during and after meetings

• District blog spaces

Kurtis HewsonUniversity of Lethbridge

Email – [email protected] - @hewsonk27

http://kurtishewson.wordpress.com