Asynchronous Learning Workshop
Organizers: Connie Pilato 1, Khalid Siddiqui, 2, Laurie Buonanno 3
- Jamestown Community College, SLN Multimedia Designer
- SUNY Fredonia, Professor, Computer Science
- SUNY Fredonia, Associate Professor, Political Science
Overview
Asynchronous or Distance Learning (AL) using Internet and Web is a new approach to teaching and learning that is student centered. While it simulates a synchronous classroom, it eliminates the constraints of time and location that higher education normally places on students.
ALs also emphasizes innovative instruction and learning. The activities of a traditional class are the same, that is, students read course materials, write papers, do research, and communicate with their instructor and fellow students. The students, and the faculty, use technology to accomplish these tasks. The course design facilitates these activities through a computer network. The learning is both interactive with faculty and collaborative with other students. Faculty and students can also leverage the wealth of resources available through the Internet to support this instruction.
This workshop will introduce Asynchronous or Distance Learning and lead audience through all steps of online course development and delivery using LotusNotes in the SUNY Learning Network environment.