INTEGRATION OF WEB 2.0 IN ASYNCHRONOUS AND SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING

INTEGRATION OF WEB 2.0 IN

ASYNCHRONOUS AND

SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING

Introduction to Web 2.0

Asynchronous & Synchronous

Learning

Example of Asynchronous

Interaction

Example of Synchronous

Interaction

Introduction to Web 2.0Web 1.0

(1993-2003)

Pretty much HTML pages viewed through a

browser

Web 2.0(2003- beyond)

Web pages, plus a lot of other “content” shared over

the web, with more interactivity; more like an application than a “page”

“Read” Mode “Write” & Contribute

“Page” Primary Unit of content

“Post / record”

“static” State “dynamic”

Web browser Viewed through… Browsers, RSS Readers, anything

“Client Server” Architecture “Web Services”

Web Coders Content Created by…

Everyone

Asynchronous & Synchronous Learning


Synchronous

Examples Advantages Disadvantages

• Text chat• MSN Messenger,

Yahoo Messenger, Wimba – Classroom or Pronto.

• Blackboard – Chat or Virtual Classroom

• Skype• Video, text, and

voice capabilities• Telephone call

• Immediately responses• Easy to integrate and

learn• Fast-paced• Can develop a human

element or bonding between participants

• Collaborative whiteboard to share work

• Private question option• Breakouts to allow

collaboration between separate groups or individual

• Limited time to think about what to say, or how to respond to another participant.

• Time zones could limit access for some participants

• Typing skill and speed could limit contributions

• Computer connection and speed could inhibit access.

• Extra equipment might be necessary including web camera, speakers and microphone.

• May require accounts be set up in advance.


AsynchronousExamples Advantages Disadvantages• Email• Discussion Boards• Discussion Groups• Announcements• Podcasts• Audio files (Mp3)• Videp/ audio files

(Mp4)• Blogs• Wikis

• Time to make a considered, meaningful, response.• Access message at

a suitable time.• Can appear more

polished.

• Responses not immediate if there are time constraints.

• Loses human contact elements

• Extra equipment may be required

• May require accounts

• Be set up in advance.

Example of Asynchronous Interaction

Go to this URL:

http://wallwisher.com/wall/learninguitm

Example of Synchronous Interaction

Go to this URL:

http://www.twiddla.com/906733

INTEGRATION OF WEB 2.0 IN ASYNCHRONOUS AND SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING

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