Response to Linda in regards to Kristy
-- I wonder if anonymity would be somewhat
protected during a class meeting if students were to submit their discussion
topics in writing before the meeting, maybe in a comments box or something.
Then the teacher could read the topic and students would not necessarily know
who wrote it. -- We just can't get away from those statements of wonderment
now :)
Response to Sarah --
"Personally, I enjoyed the synchronous sessions
more for the conflict resolution project for this course. The synchronous
sessions were fast paced and more exciting. I had to be on my toes as the
mediator while the asynchronous session was effective, but not as challenging.
I enjoyed getting the answers and information immediately from the synchronous
session. I find it difficult to have students engage in an online public school,
and the though effective at times, I feel the asynchronous sessions would
allow too much down time and room for procrastination with my students. I
think the chat sessions are effective and meaningful because it is real time."
I agree with you completely. Especially if there are strong emotions involved,
I do not think that asynchronous sessions are as effective. People want immediate
satisfaction and the asynchronous does not deliver that.
