Asynchronous Distance Learning Different Kinds of Distance Learning

Asynchronous Distance Learning 非同步遠距教學介紹

Different Kinds of Distance Learning What we will do. Internet-Assisted Education Simultaneous Distance Learning Asynchronous Distance Learning (through mail, television, and Internet) ADL via Internet What we will try.

Purposes of ADL via Internet To overcome the barrier of time and space; Anytime, Any place; Student-Centered, Self-Pacing Learning Disadvantages: high rates of student failure; difficulties in internet communication. Pre-Requisites: Students have to be self-motivated; at ease with computer and be ready to engage in group discussions. Strong system support.

(A)DL via Internet in Lit. Crit. : Purposes To overcome the distance between us & critical theories 1. Internet-Assisted Learning -- Besides the use of discussion board and web pages. . . -- Using lecture videos （VCD輔助教材� to help you with your reading. Possible problems one-way (abstract) communication. Technical problems. Solutions & Advantages: : Production improvement; 欣賞小集；play and pause at your wish.

(A)DL via Internet in Lit. Crit. : 2. 非同步 Purposes – -- Not a must. (You were not informed. ) –on voluntary basis 第三單元實施，徵求自願。 -- More individualized instructions and more discussions so that you can be stimulated into thinking more and your problems can be solved. Disadvantages: students can fade away. Pre-Requisites and solution: the students -- Strong interest & self-discipline the teacher (with a TA) – well-prepared materials; well-designed lesson plans & regular checkup exams; both -- active discussions.

(A)DL via Internet in Lit. Crit. : Methods – 2. 非同步 時間： 4/25 – 5/16 (four weeks) -- 第三單元實施，徵求自願， 分成小組； Learning process: 1) every week: watching videos reading 2) every other week: One email discussion with the group and the TA; One email discussion with the group and the teacher; 3) at a chosen time: Online chatting with your group and the teacher 4). One study journal 5) (the whole class): one quiz.