Does asynchronous discussion really work?
While almost everyone who tries this style of learning likes it, we find that it best suits those who have very busy work and personal lives. One of the barriers prohibiting many busy working adults from going to college is the requirement to be in a particular place at a particular time. Remember that online programs have been specifically designed to take advantage of technology. We have not attempted to replicate a model that works well in a face-to-face traditional environment. The online delivery method gives you the same results, but in a far more efficient manner! Also remember that in an on-ground classroom, students are often allowed to sit without participating. In the online environment, this is not allowed. Everyone must participate.
While almost everyone who tries this style of learning likes it, we find that it best suits those who have very busy work and personal lives, and those who are very mobile in their military career. One of the barriers prohibiting many busy working adults from going to college is the requirement to be in a particular place at a particular time. Remember that online programs have been specifically designed to take advantage of technology. We have not attempted to replicate a model that works well in a face-to-face traditional environment. The online delivery method gives you the same results, but in a far more efficient manner! Also remember that in an on-ground classroom, students are often allowed to sit without participating. In the online environment, this is not allowed. Everyone is required to participate.
