Exploring Online Learning Through Synchronous and Asynchronous Instructional Methods

Cover Title Page Copyright Page Book Series Editorial Advisory Board Table of Contents Detailed Table of Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgment Chapter 1: Asynchronous/Synchronous Learning Chasm Chapter 2: The Importance of Synchronous Sessions in Online Asynchronous Classes Chapter 3: Exploring Online Learning Through Synchronous and Asynchronous Instructional Methods Chapter 4: Trifecta of Student Engagement Chapter 5: The Importance of Social Presence and Strategies for Incorporating It Into an Online Course Chapter 6: Using Learning Management Systems to Promote Online Instruction Chapter 7: Instructional Design and Online Standards Chapter 8: Process Considerations for the Development and Assessment of Virtual Education Doctorates Chapter 9: Precision Education Chapter 10: The Transition of a School Counseling Program Chapter 11: A Study on the Effectiveness of College English Blended Learning Under MOOCs Philosophy in China Chapter 12: A Holistic Approach to Integrating ePortfolios as Instructional Methods in Online Programs Compilation of References About the Contributors Index Exploring online learning through the lens of synchronous and asynchronous instructional methods can be beneficial to the online instructor and to the course designer. Understanding the underlying theoretical foundation is essential to justify both types of instructional pedagogies. Learning theory as it applies to online environments encompasses myriad techniques and practices. Edited by Dr. Cynthia Mary Sistek-Chandler, who was named the 2020 Higher Education Technology Leader Winner by EdTech Digest, Exploring Online Learning Through Synchronous and Asynchronous Instructional Methods is an essential scholarly book that provides relevant and detailed research on the applications of synchronous and asynchronous instructional pedagogies and discusses why they are critical to the design and implementation of contemporary online courses. Featuring an array of topics such as student engagement, adaptive learning, and online instruction, this book is ideal for online instructors, instructional designers, curriculum developers, course designers, academicians, administrators, e-learning professionals, researchers, and students. Presents relevant and detailed research on the applications of synchronous and asynchronous instructional pedagogies and discusses why they are critical to the design and implementation of contemporary online courses. The book features an array of topics, including student engagement, adaptive learning, and online instruction. This book explores online learning through the lens of synchronous and asynchronous instructional methods. Featuring an array of topics such as student engagement, adaptive learning, instructional design, learning management systems, real-time teaching, virtual learning, and online instruction. -- Provided by publisher