How Asynchronous Online Tutoring Can Meet The Needs Of Online Students

Key Takeaway  Asynchronous online tutoring is a crucial tool for students whose needs and/or schedules cannot be accommodated by synchronous online tutoring. Advances in technology have greatly expanded the tools available to tutoring centers, and asynchronous tutoring can be integrated into an existing online tutoring program for little to no extra cost. Challenge Asynchronous tutoring Technology Online students’ unique needs Overview Despite recent advances in technology, it can be challenging to meet the unique needs of online students through traditional synchronous tutoring methods. Time zones, schedules, technology limitations, and disabilities can all be barriers to successfully serving online students through synchronous methods. Increasingly, the diverse needs and expectations of online students require a wider variety of options for asynchronous tutoring. This presentation will examine how asynchronous online tutoring can be employed to meet the needs of online students. As two tutoring professionals at a school with a substantial online-only population, we will draw on our own experiences integrating asynchronous methods into our existing online tutoring program. In this interactive webinar, we will demonstrate the tools, strategies, and technologies that we currently use for asynchronous tutoring, engage the expertise and experiences of our audience, and provide resources for those wishing to employ or enhance asynchronous methods in their online tutoring program. Objectives Examine the rationale for and purpose of asynchronous tutoring Understand the differences between synchronous and asynchronous tutoring Discover strategies and tools for asynchronous tutoring Who Should Attend Online Learning Student Services/Affairs Tutoring/Writing/Learning Centers Any educator interested in learning more about asynchronous online tutoring