Remote Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Design – Secondary
Synchronous teaching and learning refers to a situation where we, as practitioners, are present at the same time. Classroom learning is an example of this.
Synchronous teaching and learning can also take place online. This is also called distance synchronous teaching and learning, which means that we are present at the same time as our learners but we are not in the same location. Videoconferencing or live chat are often used in this situation.
Asynchronous distance teaching and learning refers to a situation where we are not present at the same time or in the same location as our learners. In this situation, we need to provide resources for learners so they can learn in their own time.
Asynchronous distance learning and teaching can include using:
- digital resources and tools such as videos, podcasts and forums
- non-digital resources and tools, such as paper resources
Ysgol Castell Alun
Series of asynchronous lessons focussing on the topic of persuasive writing
Narrative
Series of asynchronous lessons focussing on the topic of persuasive writing. The lessons focus on retrieving prior knowledge and retrieval practice in an asynchronous setting.
Modules
Drill and Practice
Text and Image
Minimising extraneous load
Activating prior knowledge
Scenario based learning
Sgaffaldio
Asesu fel dysgu, asesu ar gyfer dysgu ac asesu o ddysgu
Asesu gan gyfoedion
Ysgol Clywedog
Using a google form prior to a lesson to collect information, assess prior knowledge and drive the learning
Narrative
Using a google form prior to a lesson to collect information, assess prior knowledge and drive the learning – word document overview
Modules
Formative assessment
Activating prior knowledge
Scenario based learning
Assessment as, for and of learning
Ysgol Clywedog
An example of a ‘live’ Mathematics lesson, with further insights from the teacher shared.
Narrative
An example of a ‘live’ Mathematics lesson, with further insights from the teacher shared.
Modules
Drill and Practice
Reinforcement
Formative Assessment
Activating prior knowledge
Scaffolding
Assessment as, for and of learning
Resources
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd
Narrative
See resources
Modules
Drill and Practice
Reinforcement
Videos and Animation
Formative Assessment
Activating prior knowledge
Distributed practice
Assessment as, for and of learning
Resources
French- KS3
Futur proche:
Set on the near future pattern
To be used after introduction or as BL learning set
learning language pattern
practising written and oral accuracy
self-assessment
can be used by students independently or with teacher in competitive games
https://quizlet.com/gb/547312126/le-futur-proche-y-dyfodol-agos-flash-cards/?x=1jqt
Video : Introduction of the weather
Use videos at the beginning of e-learning to introduce the weather
Weather phrases with teacher’s voice over: to provide pronunciation, language pattern clues and recap/ allows teacher to include formative assessment during the film to check understanding
Enables students to access the work at their own pace and check their understanding and acquisition of the concepts before moving forward with the unit
https://edpuzzle.com/media/5ff190810234c34263ef2a6e
Weather:
range of interactive activities from flashcards to pairs/ bingo/ scavenger hunt types of games
for language acquisition and practice
helps student’s retention skills and can be used as a learning app or retrieval practice
engaging and easy to use
can be used by students independently or with teacher in competitive games
https://www.flippity.net/fc.php?k=1mzZxgBzOK2YXfX9cwkwVF6hbApBPkeVkMuptCyfqM-I
Les vacances
Video to sum up the concepts and structures covered in the sequence of lessons.
Students to listen and understand the gist and some details, use visual clues and complete a quiz to check their understanding.
Transcript is provided for support- for hearing impaired students or when sound is not as clear due to the wind.
Transcript can also be used as a translation exercise
Quiz can be done on-line or on paper
https://quizizz.com/join/quiz/602fc351d6ecbe001be7340f/start?studentShare=true
Les vacances: learning apps/ multiple choice/ preposition
Activity to check on understanding and accuracy of prepositions used with masculine and feminine countries
Enables to assess progress and to provide immediate feedback
https://learningapps.org/watch?v=pbv6by4w321
Les vacances:
Whole unit on the topic of Holidays adapted to digital, blended learning or distance learning approaches.
The work is broken down into short segments which can be used synchronously or asynchronously
Instructions are clear, support is provided, links with previous learning and retrieval activities are embedded
Progression is clear and progress is checked with a range of assessment tasks (self-assessments, AfL and summative assessments).
Video and other podcasts from the teacher enable to keep the personal contact and provides modelling, explanations and motivation.
https://hwb.gov.wales/go/su6pgk
Les vacances
Document to support students prepare well for their oral assessment task
The task includes description sentence builder frames for support.
The self-assessment document provides instructions for task, success criteria which allows for differentiation ( support and extension)
Pupils can tick the success criteria they have fulfilled and may be able to aim for higher standards by improving their piece before handing it in to the teacher.
https://app.popplet.com/#/p/6352964
Ma ville:
Whole unit on the topic of My town adapted to digital, blended learning or distance learning approaches.
The work is broken down into short segments which can be used synchronously or asynchronously
Instructions are clear, support is provided, links with previous learning and retrieval activities are embedded
Progression is clear and progress is checked with a range of assessment tasks (self-assessments, AfL and summative assessments).
Video and other podcasts from the teacher enable to keep the personal contact and provides modelling, explanations and motivation.
https://hwb.gov.wales/go/kz5gvl
Ma ville: recreate the sentence giving an opinion
Activity to check understanding and ability to structure a sentence
Enables to assess progress and to provide immediate feedback
https://learningapps.org/watch?v=pbmxo982v20
Ma ville Escape room
retrieval and thinking tasks need to be completed to find the code to escape the room.
Entertaining, interactive and engaging as well as effective for knowledge consolidation
Immediate and positive feedback is embedded
Students are encouraged to try again when making mistakes and are praised when right.
https://view.genial.ly/602170314b89fb0da14aab73/game-breakout-dianc-or-ysgol
Pupil Voice
Year 9 pupil voice on impact on learning
https://vocaroo.com/1hyQThfJ20QI