blended synchronous teaching & learning dr. nian-shing chen chair professor, mis department...

Blended Synchronous Teaching & Learning

Dr. Nian-Shing Chen

Chair Professor, MIS Department

National Sun Yat-sen University

Co-Editor-in-Chief, Educational Technology & Society journal

Chair, IEEE Technical Committee on Learning Technology

Email: nschen@mis.nsysu.edu.tw

Web: http://www.nschen.idv.tw

Overview

• Synchronous Cyber Classroom

• Blended Learning Model

• Cyber Real Cyber (CRC) Model

• Seamless Integration between Cyber and Real Spaces

• Demonstrations of some concrete examples

National Sun Yat-sen University

National Sun Yat-sen University

The history of my e-learning journey• 1995: Developed my first ever learning content on

the web. (CD-Title Web-Title)• 1997: Starting to develop learning management

system (LMS) till now• 1998: Created the NSYSU Cyber University• 1999: NSYSU MIS offered the first online program

for credits• 2000: Created the K12 Digital School• 2001: Starting to teach online courses in

synchronous mode• 2003:

Starting to use the 3C platform for prompting international collaborations

The history of my e-learning journey• 2005: Supporting IADIS to run 100% wholly online

international conferences (MCCSIS)• 2008: Offered my first ever online credit course for

PhD students in Italy• 2009: Offered a second online credit course with

Prof. Kinshuk for PhD students in Italy• 2010:

Organized an online research seminar in English for PhD students in Italy

• 2010: Organized an online research seminar in Chinese for six universities in Taiwan

• 2011: Taught my first ever online synchronous class at the UHK.

The problems of asynchronous learning

• Lack of social presence – learning alone

not learning together

• Easy to fall behind the schedule

• High drop out rate

e-Learning Trends• Blended learning

–Physical classroom + Cyber classroom

–Asynchronous learning + Synchronous learning

• A blended learning environment of combining these two modes could provide the best flexibility, engagement and performance for learning.

• Online synchronous learning is a very important component to realize such a flexible learning potential.

Space & Time Matrix

Space

TimeCyber Space Real Space

Synchronous SC SR

Asynchronous AC AR

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Blended Learning Environment

ClassroomClassroom

Physical Physical ClassroomClassroom

Cyber Cyber ClassroomClassroom

AsynchronousAsynchronous

SynchronousSynchronous

Text Text Synchronous ClassroomSynchronous Classroom

VideoVideoSynchronous ClassroomSynchronous Classroom

+

Audio Audio Synchronous ClassroomSynchronous Classroom

Multimedia Multimedia Synchronous ClassroomSynchronous Classroom

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The 3C Platform

3C

The Classroom

Teacher’s Office

Student Administration1. Enrolments2. Attendance status3. Emailing4. Student grouping5. Teaching assistant6. Setup

The Synchronous Cyber Classroom1. Main-cyber classroom2. Group-cyber classrooms3. Whiteboard4. Text chat5. Online poll6. Joint web browsing7. Desktop sharing

Course Design1. Content upload2. Learning path design3. Forum setup4. Chat room setup5. Menu bar setup6. Assignment setup7. Test setup

The Asynchronous Cyber Classroom1. Forums2. Assignments3. Quizzes4. Learning materials5. Course information6. Online survey

Synchronous Cyber Classroom

Demo: Teaching in the synchronous cyber classroom at the HKU

Mobile teacher’s deskEquipments:1.Dual screens2.Web camera3.Echo free MIC &

Speaker4.Hand writing digital

pen

Three unique features

• Cyber Face to Face (C-F2F)

• Equal distance among all participants

• Easy for sharing and interaction using

digital materials

Cyber Face to Face (C-F2F)

Key Features of Synchronous Cyber Classroom

• Common shared working space

• Concurrent multiple access

– Much easier for learners to be engaged

Online Synchronous Research Seminar in e-Learning 2010-Italy

Global Chinese Online Synchronous Research Seminar

UPM Masterclass on Celiac Disease

Synchronous Cyber ClassroomSmall Group Discussion & Practice

Synchronous Cyber ClassroomInvite external speaker from anywhere around the world

Synchronous Cyber Classroom

Online Synchronous Assessment

Synchronous Cyber Classroom

Online Thesis Oral Defense

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International Online Courses

• E-Learning Theory & Practice for U of Ancona, Italy– Prof. Nian-Shing Chen, NSYSU

• Business English & Communication– Dr. Nicholas Lambert, Griffith University, Australia

• Critical Issues in Information Systems– Dr. Michael Reardon, Griffith University, Australia

• Advanced Business Application Programming– Dr. Anurag Agarwal, University of Florida, United States

• E-tutor Training Program– Dr. Yuping Wang, Griffith University, Australia

• Adaptivity and Intelligent Learning Systems– Dr. Kinshuk, Athabasca University, Canada

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Critical Issues in Information Systems

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Critical Issues in Information Systems

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Advanced Business Application Programming

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Advanced Business Application Programming

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Business English & Communication

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Business English & Communication

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E-tutor Training Program for Chinese Teachers

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E-tutor Training Program for Chinese Teachers

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Wholly Online International Conference MCCSIS

Keynote Speech

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Panel Discussion

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One-On-One Online Early Childhood Education

• teacher prepares electronic whiteboard• enter the synchronous cyber classroom• teacher opens the meeting room• student joins (password protected)• check audio and visual functions• discuss plan (advance organizer)• work through, add pages as needed• negotiate content and plan for next time

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‘Real’ learning …yes!!!!!!!!!

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One on One Tutoring

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What are the kids saying?

Jonathon says …

I like online school because it is fun and because

it’s interactive. You can do Mathematics

and English.You can also do drawings

and colourings.You can also see your

teacher on the screen.Other people can join in it.It is lots of fun.

Hear and Say WorldWide e-Learning Intermediate Course

Hear and Say WorldWide e-Learning Intermediate Course resources on 3C

Hear and Say WorldWide e-Learning Advanced Course

Hear and Say WorldWide e-Learning Advanced Course Instructors and Participants working in the 3C synchronous cyber classroom

Basic Concepts of the CRC Model

□There are many combinations between 100% physical and 100% cyber.

□CRC or RCR

□ASA or SAS

Seamless Integration

• Cyber space & Physical space Seamless Integration

• VR

• AR

A very special birthday card A very special birthday card with QR codewith QR code

Playing happy-birthday song video clip on teacher’s iPhone

In addition to the written greeting words

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMGqetrufxk

i-nigma Reader

• You can download the reader directly to your mobile phone by visiting the web address:

• http://www.i-nigma.mobi/

• which will automatically detect if your mobile phone is compatible - or you can send a SMS (text message) containing i-nigma to: +44 7797 882325 and you will be sent the link to the software.

Blended Synchronous ClassroomTeaching on-campus and off-campus students at the same time

Blended Synchronous Classroom

Synchronous Learning Model

Evaluation

• According to the survey results:

– 97% of students responded that they were

satisfied with the online synchronous live

instruction mode

– 89% of students responded that the live instruction

mode could provide very good interactions among

teachers and students

Feedback from the students• “Live instruction enable me to concentrate more;

actually it is not easy to be distracted because teacher

can call anyone’s name and ask questions.”

• “I like this kind of live instruction mode. The feeling is

just like I went back to school for class.”

• “I prefer live instruction mode, because the feeling is

just like in a real class with the atmosphere of face-to-

face lecture and the opportunity for interaction is

higher.”

Conclusion

• This talk has presented an online synchronous learning

model with 32 different online synchronous

instruction/learning modes

• Synchronous learning modes can improve learners’

online engagement and hence reduce dropout rate.

• The dropout rate has been reduced from 30% down to

less than 5%

Q & A

Thank You