Readings & Resources
Unit 4
Readings
Finkelstein, J. (2006). Learning in real time: Synchronous teaching and learning online. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (Chapter 5, pp. 65 - 93).
Hyder, K., Kwinn, A., Miazga, R., & Murray, M. (2007). The eLearning guild’s handbook on synchronous e-learning. Santa Rosa, CA: The e-Learning Guild. (Chapter 3, pp. 43-44; Chapter 6 and 7).
Stewart. A.R., Harlow, D.B. & DeBacco, K. (2011). Students’ experience of synchronous learning in distributed environments. Distance Education, 32 (3), 357–381. DOI: 10.1080/01587919.2011.610289.
Video resources
Rothler, D. (Presenter). (2013, May 30). Synchronous tools and how to use them - blended learning advanced teacher training, Part 2. [YouTube video]