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Synchronous learning in online course: a necessity or choice?

Joanna Markowska, Izabela Kraśniewska

ACNS Conference Series: Social Sciences and Humanities, Volume 2 (2022): V International Conference on Digital Education at Environmental Universities (DEEU 2018) 17-18 October 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine, Article 01002

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Published online: 28 March 2022

Abstract

E-learning and lifelong learning are considered to be important factors in the knowledge-based society. Synchronous online learning is both a conscious choice of modern universities and a necessity brought about by globalization. The materials of this article are devoted to the issues of justifying the use of synchronous online learning at Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (WUELS), as well as the selection and expert evaluation of the effectiveness of using ICT to support it. Two main processes have been identified to improve and develop: process of Educating / teaching employees, people interested in raising their qualifications, candidates for studies and Communication of the current and future clients of the university. The stages of the choice of the tools to support the implementation of selected processes are highlighted. To select tools we based on the following criteria: availability, some initial familiarization with the tool, the functions offered, friendly and aesthetic interface, technical support, the possibility of cooperation with the Moodle platform. As a result, to support synchronous online learning in WUELS was selected was a live stream was on YouTube, Skype, an E-science platform and Click Meeting. The effectiveness of the use of the Polish commercial service ClickMeeting has been proven.

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E-learning, synchronous learning, ICT, university

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