EL116 - The Asynchronous, Self-Directed Learning Model

This course will provide you with a basic overview of designing and implementing asynchronous, self-directed online courses effectively. It will review the differences between synchronous and asynchronous online courses. Traditional components of face-to-face courses such as readings, written assignments, and discussions work well in the asynchronous online class environment, but what happens to laboratory assignments and applications? Can they fit into the online course model? Courses which need a lab component, especially the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) courses, may seem impossible to complete in the online environment. Practical examples of effective online lab situations will be provided in this module. This will assist in promoting student engagement and increasing the student's learning potential.


 

Course Reviews


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"Well-structured course with great content. "
"Interesting and informative."
"This was a very interesting course!"
"After taking this course, I am going to try and incorporate materials derived from my outside experience as a means to assist students in understanding the course material."
"Thank you for creating this course. it will be very useful in the terms to come."
"Being from the STEM field, this is one of the better learning activities I've seen for online content and training lab considerations."
"I enjoyed this course because the school I work for has transitioned from a synchronous to an asynchronous environment. I learned a lot from this course and most of what was discussed is already in play in my institution. Great job."
"In this course I learned about the organization of Asynchronous and Synchronous online teaching and preparation. Student engagement and how to motivate students was also addressed. The challenges and barriers with Asynchronous teaching was also analyzed, with the potential solutions. I would recommend this course because it gives you the foundation of building an online course and it also had great resources. "

Course Structure


Course Format

  • Can Start Anytime
  • Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
  • 4 Hours of Activities

Completion Requirements

  • Study Course Content
  • Pass ALL Required Quizzes

Certificate of Completion

  • 4 Hours of Continuing Education
  • Available for download at the end of the course

Technology Requirements

  • A Web browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled
  • Adobe Flash Player
  • Speakers or headphones

Course Objectives


Module 1: Synchronous versus Asynchronous e-Learning

  • Describe the background of asynchronous and synchronous online learning.
  • Explain key definitions pertaining to synchronous and asynchronous e-learning.
  • Describe the impact of different types of online activities for asynchronous learning.
  • Describe core elements of effective asynchronous online activities.
  • Recognize the basic model of practice for asynchronous online learning.

Module 2: Shifts and Changes in the Education World

  • List instructor, student, and academic barriers to laboratory experiment implementation.
  • Explain modification and implementation strategies for implementing online laboratories.
  • Describe strategies for learner engagement.
  • List possible technology barriers in incorporating online laboratories.

Module 3: The Basics of Laboratory Design

  • Describe the concept of reasonable observation.
  • Describe pedagogical concerns pertaining to student learning.
  • Explain time management tips for instructors utilizing online laboratory experiments.
  • List 3-5 ways to address feedback issues and effective grading of online laboratory work.
  • Explain ways to enhance student engagement.

Module 4: Fundamentals of Asynchronous Labs

  • Identify the leading repository of virtual samples.
  • Describe the usefulness of instructor collections.
  • Explain the importance of reusable learning objects.
  • Identify ways to effectively find and use lab kits.
  • Describe effective techniques for utilizing pre-packaged manuals and experiments.

Module 5: Community TV

  • NA

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