Synchronous Online Philosophy Courses: An Experiment in Progress

APA Newsletter on Philosophy and Computers 18 (1):37-40 (2018)
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Abstract

There are two main ways to teach a course online: synchronously or asynchronously. In an asynchronous course, students can log on at their convenience and do the course work. In a synchronous course, there is a requirement that all students be online at specific times, to allow for a shared course environment. In this article, the author discusses the strengths and weaknesses of synchronous online learning for the teaching of undergraduate philosophy courses. The author discusses specific strategies and technologies he uses in the teaching of online philosophy courses. In particular, the author discusses how he uses videoconferencing to create a classroom-like environment in an online class.

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Fritz J. McDonald
Oakland University

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