Synchronous and Asynchronous Approaches to Teaching: Higher Education Lessons in Post-Pandemic Times

The book explores the challenges and opportunities of online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing insights from faculty, students, and higher education institutions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of synchronous and asynchronous teaching, shedding light on its significance in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Within a matter of weeks, millions of teachers were abruptly compelled to transition to online teaching, often without adequate systematic preparation and in the confines of their own homes. Initially regarded as a supplementary approach to traditional brick-and-mortar classes, online teaching has emerged as a crucial component of the classroom experience. The chapter authors share poignant anecdotes that encapsulate the challenges encountered by faculty, students, and higher education institutions alike. Spanning both theoretical and practical dimensions, this book offers one of the most authoritative examinations of the field, drawing valuable insights from the pandemic. By examining what worked, what did not work, and what necessitated changes during the rapid shift to online synchronous and asynchronous teaching, the book provides a valuable resource for educators and policymakers seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of education.

Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031178405
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023