Asynchronous Online Tutoring
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Asynchronous online tutoring is a format in which the student submits a question and the tutor (participant, in this case) responds at a later time. The learner and the tutor/participant need not be online at the same time. Aynchronous tutoring allows a tutor to convey insight into strengths and weaknesses of a learner's work. Here are some examples of asynchronous activities which a tutor/participant may use:
- Virtual Libraries/Repositories of Documents, Presentations, Graphics, Audio Files, and Video:
- E-Mail: Great tool for asking questions, keeping in touch, and receiving materials, updates, reminders, and even assessments.
- Discussion Boards: A way to respond to questions and to share documents and links. Also a good place to ask questions and to clear up ambiguities.
- Social Networking: Enhances collaboration and learner interaction. Social networking programs include blogs, wikis, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Youtube, and more.
- Wikis and Collaborative Documents: Allow students to edit each other’s work and to collaborate.
- e-Portfolios: Demonstrate skills and knowledge of a special topic. Can use a combination of text, images, presentations, video, audio, links, and a discussion space.
- DVD/CD-ROM: Lets students review the materials offline, and then budget their online time effectively.
A supplemental reading guide on the use of asynchronous online tutoring techniques can be found by here: The asynchronous online tutor
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