International Conference on Distance Learning
Experience Inspiration, Information and Innovation
Quatrissia JohnsonWalden UniversityEDUC 7102 Principles of
Distance EducationApril, 2009
Introduction of Keynote Topic:Asynchronous Vs. Synchronous
Interaction
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Curtis BonkInternational Conference on
Distance Learning
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Curtis BonkProfessor, Instructional System
Technology Indiana University Welcome
Asynchronous InteractionAnywhere Anytime
Asynchronous Interaction
Perceived AdvantagesFlexibilityEqual AccessHigher Order
Responses
Perceived Disadvantages Asynchronous InteractionLimited
Interpersonal interaction
IsolationPlagiarism
Synchronous InteractionPerceived AdvantagesReal Time
High comfort
Synchronous InteractionPerceived DisadvantagesTime Zones
Language barriers
Research
Research
The motion picture is destined to revolutionize our educational
system and in a few years it will supplant largely if not entirely
the use of textbooks
Thomas A. Edison, 1922
Asynchronous or Synchronous Interaction which works best for
you?
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