Publications by authors named "Eric S Belt"
Synchronous video-based communication and online learning: an exploration of instructors' perceptions and experiences.
Educ Inf Technol (Dordr)
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- Online instructors have mostly relied on asynchronous text-based communication for student interaction, but there are concerns regarding its limitations.
- Research indicates that synchronous communication technologies, especially advancements in video-based tools, could enhance engagement and community building in online courses.
- A study of 18 online instructors reveals that while synchronous communication offers benefits for real-time interaction, its effectiveness varies depending on the situation and requires thoughtful facilitation to foster a sense of community.
Feedback is an essential part of the learning process. Asynchronous online courses are marked by an abundance of text-based feedback. Yet, video feedback in asynchronous online courses is a nascent field of inquiry.
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