Asynchronous learning environments place the instructor and learner in different places at different times while still providing the platform for them to learn. An opportunity for learning called the K12 Online Conference 2008 is an example of this asynchronous environment at work.
I responded to Kevin Jarrett's blog (a Walden instructor, computer teacher and technology facilitator in his school district) about this upcoming K-12 online conference that is available at no cost to participants.
Check out the K-12 conference schedule which boasts of innovators in the field sharing their knowledge and experiences in a multitude of disciplines. You can follow along using Twitter, video podcasts, audio podcasts or through a chat called Cup of Joe discussion groups. Each presenter has identified three essential questions relating to their session and these will be posted on a correlating presentation using VoiceThread. Participants are invited to asynchronously post their thoughts and responses to this discussion forum.
Being able to access information and process it on a level that is meaningful to you makes for a rich and relevant learning.
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Asynchronous conference
It is interesting that conferences in today's society does not actually have to have a place where it is held. Twitter is an interesting way to jot down a few ideas or words and even respond to other Twitter posts by linking to them.
Even VoiceThread allows asynchronous comments from all participants. Shy people can post their comments in writing, in audio, or video if they wish. Conferences of the future are definitely different from the past.
It certainly makes gaining professional development more attainable to more people. One of the biggest problems with PD is that conferences are often during the school year and are often out of the school systems budget.
The ability to access the information even after the conference has passed is a HUGE advantage to asynchonous events. I was not available during the dates but to be able to access the information after the fact is greatly beneficial. Not only does this provide information to many more educators but it also provides us models to create our own content and have our students create their own digital content. Thanks for a GREAT repository of information for teachers!
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