Monthly Archives: November 2010

Which types of lessons are best reserved for synchronous instruction?

Posted on November 20, 2010 by ginnycronin

One strength of online learning is the flexible time frame for learning available to students.  When we create a synchronous lesson we must be convinced that the value of the delivery method outweighs the loss of flexibility which it requires.  … Continue reading →

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Self-grading using the asynchronous lesson rubric

Posted on November 12, 2010 by ginnycronin

Our instructor asked us to reflect on our asynchronous lesson by self-grading it using the asynchronous lesson rubric that she provided. Below are her instructions, the rubric, and my self-grading: “I’m not looking for perfection. What I am looking for … Continue reading →

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Addressing the needs of different learners in asynchronous lesson design

Posted on November 5, 2010 by ginnycronin

Designing an asynchronous lesson for a wide variety of learners requires attention to a wide variety of factors. I tried to design my persuesive writing lesson for differentiated instruction. I typically try to do that automatically because so many of … Continue reading →

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