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Time-shifted learning: Merging synchronous and asynchronous techniques for e-learning

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    Abstract

    E-learning techniques are usually classified into two broad categories: synchronous and asynchronous. The core question of this research is how to combine synchronous and asynchronous techniques in e-learning software, so it can have a stronger connection with constructivist education. The benefits and drawbacks of existing e-learning software is looked at broadly. Three popular e-learning packages used at the Australian National University are investigated: Adobe Connect (synchronous), Moodle and edX (asynchronous). The results of a brief survey of edX students is reported. Using the results of this work a team of students at the ANU Research School of Computer Science is now implementing enhanced asynchronous software to be plugged into Moodle and other asynchronous e-learning packages.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication10th International Conference on Computer Science and Education, ICCSE 2015
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages434-437
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Electronic)9781479965984
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 9 Sept 2015
    Event10th International Conference on Computer Science and Education, ICCSE 2015 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
    Duration: 22 Jul 201524 Jul 2015

    Publication series

    Name10th International Conference on Computer Science and Education, ICCSE 2015

    Conference

    Conference10th International Conference on Computer Science and Education, ICCSE 2015
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    CityCambridge
    Period22/07/1524/07/15

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