Faculty Voices: The Asynchronous/Synchronous Mix

The Asynchronous/Synchronous Mix

Online teaching presents opportunities for a different mix of synchronous and asynchronous teaching. But what’s the right balance?

Construct, then Deconstruct

Sue Goldie, Professor of Public Health

Keywords: course design, course goals

You Can’t Schedule Creativity

Jill Johnson, Director, Harvard Dance Center

Keywords: building community, asynchronous material creation, asynchronous platforms

How Asynchronous Materials Can Reinforce Live Discussions

Michael Sandel, Professor of Government

Keywords: balancing asynchronous and synchronous, class discussion

Choosing Readings Before AND After Class

Michael Sandel, Professor of Government

Keywords: course design, class discussion, connecting to readings