Making digital teaching accessible

Asynchronous

Synchronisation

Hybrid

Features

·       Provision of learning materials for self-study

·       Little direct communication

·       Lehren und Lernen [Centre for teaching and learning] at the same time

·       Focus on interaction and discussion

Both synchronous and asynchronous parts

Goal

·       Communication and presentation of theory 

·       Personal reflection, collaborative text work

·       Discussions

·       Group activities

·       Student production

Combination of synchronous and asynchronous

Please note!

·       Planning explicit feedback and dialogue

·       Availability of materials in advance

·       Fatigue if no breaks

·       Technical difficulties can always occur

Clear, transparent, early communication of the various phases with the expectations of the respective phase

Advantages

·       The materials can be processed as required because there is no/rarely any time limit and no fixed times and because any necessary aids are available (screen reader, translator)

·       Many students can be involved in interaction in various ways. Involve students in interaction in various ways

·       Experiencing the presence and proximity of others can support learning 

·       Immediate clarification of questions that arise 

Combination makes it possible to meet a wider range of needs, as "everyone can do it"

Example

·       The teacher provides literature with the task for the students to familiarise themselves with Humboldt's educational theory.

·       After working through the educational theory, students can ask the teacher questions. The students work together in groups to develop a pictorial representation of the theory.

After working through the educational theory, the students can ask the teacher synchronised questions. They are then given the task of working in groups to develop a pictorial representation of the theory. This can be done asynchronously without the teacher.