Knowledge Framework for Online Learning

2019 ◽  
pp. 25-42
Author(s):  
Simon Cleveland ◽  
Greg Block
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Asynchronous Learning ◽  
Knowledge Framework ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Asynchronous Learning Environments ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Seeking

While online education continues to grow, virtual instructors face certain asynchronous uncertainties when it comes to knowledge exchange with students. These challenges are especially prevalent in the cybersecurity and programming domains. To counteract such uncertainties and minimize teaching deficiencies expected to occur in asynchronous learning environments, this chapter assesses knowledge factors that impact virtual knowledge transfer and absorption processes. Synchronicity framework is proposed to integrate knowledge-seeking behavior, knowledge properties, knowledge domains, knowledge types, knowledge tools, and technology synchronicity. A real-life case is provided to integrate the framework in practice.

Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Environments

2011 ◽  
pp. 815-822
Author(s):  
Moti Frank
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Asynchronous Learning ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Asynchronous Learning Environments

This paper discusses the organizational and pedagogical aspects, benefits, and disadvantages of synchronous and asynchronous technologies as platforms for creating distance learning environments. By comparing the advantages and challenges of the two learning environments, teachers will be able to match the appropriate learning environment and its teaching strategy to their learning goals. These two learning environments involve distance learning. Distance education (or what is commonly termed “distance learning”) is a method of education in which the learner is physically distanced from both the teacher and the institution providing the instruction. Learning may be undertaken either individually or in groups. According to USDLA (2006), distance learning is: “The acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance.”

Strategies to Maximize Asynchronous Learning

2022 ◽  
pp. 499-521
Author(s):  
Remberto Jimenez ◽  
Veronica O'Neill
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Asynchronous Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Asynchronous Learning Environments ◽  
Synchronous Learning ◽  
Constructivist Learning Environments ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
Synchronous Learning Environments

This chapter provides suggestions on how educators and learners can thrive in asynchronous learning environments. A review of what constitutes an asynchronous environment and how it contrasts to synchronous learning environments is discussed. Constructivist, social constructivist, constructivist learning environments, and active learning strategies are reviewed in the context of asynchronous learning. In addition, key tools, applications, and strategies that can be used to support successful asynchronous learning environments are reviewed. This includes the inherent tools within a learning management system, video, and collaboration tools. Finally, educator best practices and recommended areas of future research are discussed. Within the best practices section, strategies to create a more effective and empathic learning environment are discussed.

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