Why Asynchronous Instruction Doesn’t Make The Grade
As school districts navigate the teacher vacancy crisis, many are turning to online options conducted synchronously or asynchronously. For those evaluating online instruction options, consider these key areas.
Student Achievement
Asynchronous
New learning environment with less support and accountability
Synchronous
Similar to proven brick‑and‑mortar learning environment
What's the Grade?
Livestreamed Synchronous Learning Environments have the SAME STUDENT PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES as Brick-and-Mortar Learning Environments according to this recent study.
1:1 Instruction
Asynchronous
Students need to take more initiative,teachers are not available during instruction
Synchronous instruction enables GREATER INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION and there is a proven district correlation between 1:1 Instruction and student achievement.
Student and Teacher Satisfaction
Asynchronous
Reliant on message boards for socializing, students have to wait for feedback
Synchronous
More social environment, help is immediate
What's the Grade?
Students and teachers are HAPPIER IN SYNCHRONOUS CLASSROOMS. They reported being 8% and 7% less satisfied, respectively, with asynchronous classes.
The Classroom Experience
Asynchronous
Requires students to complete independent quizzes and communicate primarily on message boards
Synchronous
Replicates the brick-and-mortar class experience—interactive discussions and high student engagement
What's the Grade?
SYNCHRONOUS CLASSES CONTAIN 62% MORE LIVE INTERACTIVE LECTURES, which students overwhelmingly prefer.
Peer Learning
Asynchronous
Independent work, written communications, impersonal experience
Synchronous
Live group work, usage of social skills, better relationships with peers
What's the Grade?
Synchronous Learning Enables Social Experiences that, according the Harvard School of Education, ensure GREATER ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
Active Learning
Asynchronous
More reliant on digital quiz, lecture, and discussion platforms
Synchronous
More time conversing and listening directly to each other
What's the Grade?
SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING REDUCES ANXIETY: A recent study reported that students feel over- burdened by the number of digital tools they need to learn and use for their asynchronous courses.
When Evaluating Online Instruction Options, It Is Clear That Asynchronous Courses Just Don’t Make The Grade.
Consistently, the experience, the learnings and the communication are better in a synchronous environment. LEADING TO GREATER STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, SATISFACTTION, AND TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS.
Proximity Learning livestreams certified teachers into districts to teach synchronously. With over ten years of experience teaching K-12 courses across the country, WE’RE THE PERFECT SOLUTION TO CONNECT YOUR STUDENTS WITH THE EXPERT TEACHERS and experience they deserve. Proximity Learning currently has over 600 teachers instructing over 3000 synchronous classrooms across over 150 school districts.
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