Earlier CHLOE reports (CHOLOE 1 – 3, 2017 to 2019) indicated that, pre-pandemic, entirely synchronous online courses and programs occupied a tiny niche of the online learning market. Though the next category of courses that balanced synchronous and asynchronous delivery accounted for greater percentage of online learning, primarily asynchronous with at least a minor component of synchronous activity had a major grip on online learning market.
Likelihood of Synchronous Components in New Online Courses
Following diagram shows the statistics of new and revised online courses/programs including converting ERL courses to include a significant synchronous component.
Pandemic Education Technology Momentum
Online Learning
Best Strategies for Institutional Effectiveness
Incorporating more synchronous delivery when fully being online
Increase more structured content and more interaction between online instructor and other students
Continue prioritizing resources and efforts in the areas that will maintain success (e.g. Student Support, Assessment Integrity, and Accessibility)
Consider investing in some other technologies such as video conferencing and virtual labs.
