Educational Technology/Asynchronous Learning

Asynchronous learning is a student-centered teaching method that uses online learning resources to facilitate information sharing outside the constraints of time and place among a network of people.^[1]

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Discussion boards provide a social presence and opportunity for engagement based on the Community of Inquiry learning model.
Public discussion boards may have more current and more relevant information, depending on the topic.
Blogs provide one to many communication on a variety of topics.
Wikis provide collaborative learning opportunities.