11 Oct Name two advantages for you to take courses asynchronously and one challenge that you will face. Give a recommendation how you will resolve this challenge. This is a great opportunity to

Asynchronous Learning 

What is asynchronous learning?

Synchronous learning classes are run in real-time and can include in-person and virtual web conference software like Zoom or Skype. Asynchronous classes have all the course material accessible online and students can access it at different times and at different locations. Online synchronous courses are typically like a traditional classroom with scheduled class time and live discussion. Asynchronous courses allow students to listen to and study the course materials on their own schedule and communicate with other students on their own time. 

Asynchronous learning allows more flexibility in the time they choose to learn and the pace to absorb the course content. The course instructor will set up a prescribed order for the materials, but students can choose how much time they spend on the materials. The course materials are designed to cover specific topics and present reading, articles, videos, recorded lectures, and self-guided activities to teach the skills and concepts for the topic. Skills and knowledge are applied and accessed through assignments, quizzes, and discussion boards. 

Advantages

· Students have the flexibility to access the materials on their own schedule. 

· Students can focus on more challenging content and spend less time on lighter content. 

Disadvantages

· Students must manage their own time and be accountable for due dates and deadlines

· Students must identify learning difficulties and be prepared to ask for help from the instructor

· Students need to manage possible distractions

The benefits of flexibility and control are outweighed by some students' need for a social environment that is found in the classroom. Learners with extroverted personalities may prefer the social environment found in a synchronous classroom. Students with introverted personalities benefit from the solitary, asynchronous course. The pace of the synchronous course is typically managed by the schedule, the teacher, the topics, and the pace of the rest of the class. The students in the asynchronous program must be self-motivated and proactive to stay on track

The asynchronous approach allows the student to spend as much time as they need with the material. They can take more time with a difficult subject and do not need to wait for the rest of the class if they understand the material and want to move on. Students can take more time with the material and edit their thought before posting online.  This approach also works well for students that want to fast-track their program or take fewer classes if they have other obligations. 

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Bryan

Two advantages of taking asynchronous classes is being able to do school wherever, whenever you want to, and make your own schedule using school and personal events. Another is that there is no need to go in person at a certain time which saves time, stress, and todays situation gas. A disadvantage is that since covid hit, I've been doing online classes since. Now, I still am and I realize that I am even anti-social than I thought. So recently I got a part time job so that I can occasionally interact with others so that I can work with colleagues in the future.

James

The first advantage to me by taking courses asynchronously is having access to lectures and learning material when its convenient for me and works with my schedule. The second advantage I see is working somewhat at my own pace depending on when the material is due, so I can try to get ahead of schedule. One challenge that I will face Is taking two classes at one time (this is new to me) and making sure I stay on track with both. I resolve this issue by going module to module and keeping track of what's completed by highlighting the course schedule in OneNote. 

Mary One advantage of taking asynchronous classes is studying at my own pace whilst still working full-time. Another advantage is minimising travel and travel expenses which is especially important given I live nearly 40 miles from the campus and gas is quite expensive. A significant disadvantage is the ease of procrastination which can lead to falling behind. I will address this by setting personal deadlines for reading requirements and assignments throughout the week on Google Calendar.