Synchronous communication refers to communication that happens in real time and requires an immediate response. It includes face to face conversation,zoom and Google Meetup call. It also includes simultaneous messaging when everyone is using the same technology online at the same time.
For example, we discuss on chat forum created by ICT sir during his period. Thought we do not see and hear voice, we response and get feedback immediate from lecture and peers. So it's synchronous.
Besides its advantages,there are few drawbacks of synchronous;
Since there are multiple threads of discussion, it's difficult to follow. To prevent the multiple threads of discussion, we as teachers have to let students to focus on one thread as our ICT sir did. We can give brief introduction to the topic that are suppose to discuss before the discussion starts.
Another major drawback is due to slow connection it distract the flow of discussion and students lose interest in it. Further when there are many sides of discussion, it's difficult for teachers and students to focus and keep track.
Asynchronous communication refers to communication that does not happen in real time and participants can send a response whenever they want. The time delay between the asynchronous message and it's response could be any where from minutes to weeks, but the basis is that the communication does not have to be " live".
So when we do have have to be " live " to response, we get feedback or necessary clarification late and it minimize the frequency of visiting discussion site like VLE, blogs. Moreover it is additional task to check VLE, blogs and other discussion sites.
I am more clear with this information the the tool. I like how you reflect on the current issues of using those tool. like the challenges that you have reflected. Moreover the examples are relevant on the tool that you have discussed here.
ReplyDeleteThank you Deki for providing detailed and clear concept on two types of communicative tools with relevant images and examples. You have even shared some of the challenges while using such tools leaving a clear note for the viewers to make wise choice on using appropriate tools in teaching and learning.
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