Synchronous learning

1. Synchr onous
Online Lear ning
Audio Video Conference

2. Interactive Video
Conference
Reasons for selection:
 Allows numerous students to attend the class
without regard to distance.
 Guest speakers can easily join to help increase
knowledge base.
 Allows for “real-time” visual contact between
instructor and students (Brady, 2012).

3. Appropriateness of
Choice
 Interactive video allows instructor to
course correct if students are not
exhibiting positive non-verbal cues.
 Students are able to ask clarifying
questions to the instructor and expect to
get an immediate response.

4. Application to
Teaching Environment
 Environment:
 Provide training for 53 retail stores
 Ability to get message to store leaders quickly
 Leaders can ask questions in ‘real-time’
 Reduce mileage expense for company
 Technology already available at store level
 Ability to use PowerPoint Slides to create
dynamic presentations to engage trainees

5. References
Brady, J. (2012). Designing for
Learning. Strategies for effective
teaching: using interactive video in the
distance education classroom.
Retrieved from:
http://www.designingforlearning.info/servic