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Semantic Web Ontology Centred University Course Recommendation Scheme
Published in Archana Patel, Narayan C. Debnath, Bharat Bhushan, Semantic Web Technologies, 2023
E-learning takes place when learning happens over an electronic medium but not necessarily using the Internet. The medium for e-learning can be intranet too. Online learning specifically focuses on learning using the Internet. There are various terms related to e-learning with a very fine line of distinction between each of them. Blended learning, flipped classroom, ICT- supported traditional classroom learning, synchronous learning, and asynchronous learning [2]. Blended learning occurs when there is a combination of offline and online classes. The flipped classroom takes place when the students are given the content via the Internet to learn much ahead of the actual class. ICT-supported traditional classroom learning occurs in a majority of classes these days. Synchronous learning is learning through distance mode but with live lectures. Asynchronous learning takes place through distance mode but with pre-recorded lectures. Figure 5.1 also shows statistics on people searching for online learning purpose-related resources along with the massive open online course platforms that provide online courses. The graph clearly shows an increased interest in e-learning as time passes. Along with that the current global pandemic with online classes only leads to more reasons for people switching to e-learning.
Online Education
Published in Matthew N.O. Sadiku, Emerging Internet-Based Technologies, 2019
Online courses may be delivered in two ways: asynchronous learning or synchronous learning format. Asynchronous learning takes place when online participants are not required to be online at the same time. It is flexible because it allows instructors and learners to communicate anytime, anywhere. Although students communicate through emails and phone calls, asynchronous learning is regarded as less social in nature and can cause learners to feel isolated. Distance education is customarily asynchronous. Synchronous learning takes place when online class meets at the same specified meeting time and the learners utilize the online media at the same time. It serves four functions: instruction, collaboration, support, and information exchanges. In a synchronous environment, instructors and students can interact with real-time responses. This is close to face-to-face learning [7].
Student perceptions of asynchronous learning in an introductory online fashion course
Published in International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 2023
Jaleesa Reed, Caroline Kopot, Katalin Medvedev
Whether an online course is asynchronous or synchronous also influences student success. Asynchronous learning takes place individually, without shared meeting times for the course. Creating an asynchronous course can include discussion boards for students to read and respond to course material, narrated slide presentations, and text-based assessments. Synchronous learning happens in real-time. It takes place in a class environment through a dialogic exchange of information and ideas (Eaton et al., 2017). Synchronous or asynchronous course structure determines how much independent learning students will be responsible for and the level of interaction they can expect from their instructor.
Secondary teachers’ analytic stance of noticing based on video of proportional reasoning
Published in International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2022
Julie M. Amador, Aaron Brakoniecki, David Glassmeyer
The online learning experience focused on proportional reasoning at the secondary level. Teachers studied proportional reasoning research (e.g. Nikula, 2010), with a focus on linking research to practice. Asynchronous and synchronous aspects of the online learning experience were delivered through Blackboard Collaborate. The instructor had several years of experience using Blackboard Collaborate for synchronous learning experiences and commonly included small group discussion in breakout rooms through the online platform.
The final year project supervision in online distance learning: assessing students and faculty perceptions about communication tools
Published in Behaviour & Information Technology, 2019
Henrique Lemos dos Santos, Cristian Cechinel
Hrastinski (2008) compared the advantages and drawbacks of both e-learning methods of communication. According to the author, synchronous learning allows interacting in real time questions thus helping students and teachers to better socialise and avoid frustration, whereas asynchronous learning provides learning flexibility as it allows communication at any moment and in combination with other activities that one is currently involved with (family, work, travelling, etc).