Communicate 4.3.1 – The Synchronous Session Quest

When students sign up to take online classes, they still expect some sort of one-on-one instruction from the teacher. They do not expect to be taught by a robot. Therefore, a sense of true classroom culture must be established. Synchronous sessions provide students with the feeling of being in a regular classroom. They are connected to the teacher at the same time in order to receive instruction or help with questions. Whether students are in a one-on-one synchronous session, a small group session, or a full class, they can still have the feeling of being involved with others socially. Although asynchronous sessions can still provide students with the instruction and education, students lose the sense of community.