Asynchronous learning made easy, efficient, and affordable

Asynchronous learning is a form of remote education that allows students to learn at their own pace with a flexible schedule. Technology is used to facilitate this type of learning, which often includes video lectures, discussion forums, and virtual teaching aids. Asynchronous education promotes a high level of independence and can provide a holistic and inclusive learning experience.

What is asynchronous learning?

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Asynchronous learning refers to online classes that students can access at any time and place, without the need for real-time lectures. This allows for a highly flexible schedule, making it a popular choice for educators in K-12 schools, universities, and corporate learning settings.

Students can engage in the following activities:

  1. Using video and audio tools to learn course material – Asynchronous learning is made better when it incorporates multimedia elements into lessons, such as video and audio clips, to help students retain the material. These visual and audio tools can also make the classes more engaging and enjoyable for students. 
  2. Participating in online discussion forums to exchange ideas and reflect on course content – Asynchronous learning often includes online discussion forums where students and teachers can communicate and exchange ideas. These forums allow for ongoing communication and provide opportunities for students to share theories and reflections on the course material. Each interaction in these forums can contribute to a more enriching and engaging learning experience.
  3. Reading supplementary materials curated by instructors to aid understanding of the course – Asynchronous online courses may include supplementary readings and resources to aid in understanding the course material. These materials can be curated by instructors and organized using cloud-based technology for easy access by students. These additional resources can help students build their knowledge and better understand the course material. 
  4. Completing self-guided assessments and receiving feedback from educators on progress – Self-guided assessments, such as online quizzes, are an important aspect of asynchronous learning. Students can follow their own pace in these assessments. Teachers can provide feedback based on progress. This helps students understand their performance in the course and seek additional support as needed. The specifics of the assessments, such as time limits or the number of submissions, may vary depending on the course.

How can you use RumbleTalk for asynchronous learning in online education?

RumbleTalk Chat has the tools to allow you to complete coursework and assignments at your own pace, rather than in real-time. They can be a convenient and flexible option for those who have busy schedules or prefer to learn independently.

Some examples of asynchronous learning tools in RumbleTalk include:

  1. Online polls – For example, an instructor could use polls to gather feedback from students on their learning experience, or to gauge their understanding of course material. One interactive teaching tool is polling. This allows students to make predictions or take part in virtual class discussions. RumbleTalk’s poll feature is easy to use and will enable users to create polls with multiple-choice or open-ended questions. There are real-time results, which can make for an engaging and interactive learning experience.
  2. File sharing – Instructors can use the file sharing feature to distribute course materials such as slides and videos to students. Students can also use the feature to share their assignments with their instructors or classmates. RumbleTalk’s file-sharing feature is easy to use and allows users to send and receive a variety of file types. This can be convenient for online education. It allows students and instructors to access course materials from anywhere and on any device.
  3. Recorded lectures through YouTube – Recorded lectures through YouTube can be a valuable resource for online education, and sharing them on a RumbleTalk group chat can make it easier for students to access and discuss the material. Using YouTube to record and share lectures allows instructors to make their lectures available to students anytime. This can be especially helpful for students who have busy schedules or time zone differences. It also allows students to review the material at their own pace, as they can replay the lectures as needed.

Why shift to asynchronous learning?

Asynchronous learning is a unique teaching method that offers several benefits compared to traditional, real-time forms of education. The most notable benefit is that asynchronous courses do not require students to be online at a specific time, allowing for flexibility.

Additionally, the self-paced nature of asynchronous learning allows students to control their learning progress, whether they prefer to move quickly through the materials or take a slower, more methodical approach. This can be beneficial for students with busy schedules or who have difficulty focusing in a traditional, real-time classroom setting.

Moreover, asynchronous learning promotes independent learning, encouraging students to think critically, solve problems and develop self-discipline and autonomy. This can also help to increase their confidence and understanding of the course materials. This is why more academic institutions are switching to a partially or fully asynchronous format of learning. All levels can use this, from K-12 to university campuses.

Taking the next step to eLearning

Synchronous learning, in which students are required to attend virtual classes at a specific time, is still used by many schools. However, it is no longer the only method of teaching. The advent of online asynchronous technology has allowed academic institutions to offer more flexible options for students.

Both synchronous and asynchronous learning have their unique benefits. The decision of which method to use will depend on the specific needs of the institution and the students. Now, with chat platforms such as RumbleTalk, asynchronous learning is reachable.

Learn more about RumbleTalk’s eLearning features and schedule a free demo when you send a message to support@rumbletalk.com.

Tutorial: Create a Queued Chat with RumbleTalk’s Admin Panel

RumbleTalk is a chat platform that allows you to create a Queued Chat for your website or virtual event. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to create a Queued Chat using RumbleTalk’s admin panel.

What is a Queued Chat?

The Moderated Chat is one of the chat types that RumbleTalk has. In this type of chat, moderators can queue messages before they are live. Therefore, this is what we call the Queued Chat.

Basic set-up

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  1. Sign up for a RumbleTalk account. You can sign up for a free trial to test out the platform before committing to a paid plan.
  2. Once you have signed up, log in to the admin panel.
  3. From the admin panel, click on the Selected chat tab in the left-hand menu.
  4. Click Create a new chat room.
  5. Enter a name for your chat and select the type of chat you want to create (for this, Moderated Chat).
  6. Once you have finished typing up a name for your chat, click on the Create button to save your changes.
  7. Customize the look and feel of your chat by selecting a theme and choosing colors for the chat window and text.
  8. Set up moderation by adding moderators and selecting their privileges (e.g., the ability to delete messages, ban users, etc.).
  9. Set up rules for your chat by specifying which words and phrases are allowed or prohibited. You can see this on Settings > Advanced > Filter words.
  10. To add the chat to your website, click on the Embed tab and copy the embed code provided. Paste the code into the HTML of your website where you want the chat to appear.

That’s it! You now have a Queued Chat on your website using RumbleTalk’s admin panel. You can use the panel to manage your chat, add or remove moderators, and view chat logs.

What is the Queued Chat commonly used for?

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Some common use cases for RumbleTalk Queued Chat include:

  • Online communities: Create a Queued Chat room for members of an online community to discuss a specific topic or interest.
  • Events: Use RumbleTalk to create a chat room for attendees of an event to communicate with each other and the organizers.
  • Websites: Add a Queued Chat room to your website to engage with visitors and build a community around your brand.
  • Education: Create a Queued Chat room for students and teachers to discuss course material or collaborate on assignments. Here’s an example of using the Moderated Chat on a Google Classroom setting.

These are just a few examples, and there are many other potential uses for Queued Chat rooms.

If you’re looking for a reason why a Queued Chat is needed, read this.

Queued Chat rooms can be useful in a variety of situations where it is important to maintain a certain level of order and control in the conversation. Here are some reasons why a Queued Chat room may be needed.

  • To prevent spam and abuse: This allows the moderators to delete inappropriate or spam messages, ensuring that the conversation stays on track and is not disrupted by unwanted content. When this happens, moderators can immediately pinpoint rowdy users and take the necessary moderation actions.
  • To facilitate discussion: The moderators can keep the conversation moving forward by posing questions and encouraging participation from all members.
  • To ensure safety: It can be a safer space for users, as the moderators can take action to prevent bullying, harassment, or other forms of misconduct.
  • Enforce rules: If a chat room has specific rules or guidelines that must be followed, then a moderator can enforce these rules and take appropriate action if they are not followed.

Overall, a Queued Chats can help create a more structured and focused conversation, making it a useful tool in many different contexts.

Try out one and see the difference in handling large-scale conversations

In conclusion, Queued Chats can be a useful tool for creating immersive conversations. They can also help prevent spam and abuse, facilitate discussion, ensure safety, and enforce rules. If you’re considering using a moderated chat for your website or event, then RumbleTalk offers easy-to-use tools for creating and managing Queued Chats.

Schedule a free demo when you send us a message at support@rumbletalk.com.

How to advance telehealth and virtual care with RumbleTalk

Telehealth has been a buzzword for the past several years, but it’s something we’re here to talk about for good reason. It can make your life better. If you need medical help, telehealth is an awesome way to get it without having to leave home or go through the hassle of filling out paperwork.

Telemedicine is a term that describes all types of online interactions between patients and practitioners—including video chats, text messaging, and more—to improve patient outcomes.

Virtual care: everyone has a right to access medical care

Virtual care is the idea that everyone has a right to access medical care from anywhere in the world, on any device. Telehealth is an emerging field of healthcare delivery that focuses on using technology to provide better access and improve the quality of care for patients who are not able to be physically present at a clinic or hospital.

RumbleTalk’s Expert’s Chat allows you to create an online clinic anywhere and connect with clients through our secure platform. You can also use it as an alternative method of scheduling appointments if you don’t have enough time available during regular business hours at your location (like weekends).

Telemedicine: The solution for every type of health services

Telemedicine is a type of telehealth that allows patients to connect with medical professionals remotely. With RumbleTalk’s Expert’s Chat, you can start using telemedicine for your own health services right away!

Telemedicine is an excellent solution for many types of health services. For example, it’s perfect for remote patient monitoring because it reduces costs and improves patient outcomes by eliminating unnecessary visits and reducing wait times in the office.

What is telehealth and what does it include?

Telehealth is the use of telecommunication to support long-distance clinical health care. It includes:

  • Telemedicine, which involves using telecommunication channels to provide medical care to patients who are in remote locations or have limited access to conventional health care professionals.
  • Telepsychiatry, which involves using telecommunications channels for mental health services such as therapy or counseling.
  • Telerehabilitation, which refers specifically to therapy delivered via telephone or video while an individual recovers from an injury or illness. It includes physical therapy but also psychological services like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

What are the benefits of telehealth for healthcare providers?

Telehealth and virtual care can be powerful tools for healthcare providers. The following benefits make telehealth an attractive option:

  • Reduced travel costs. With telehealth, you no longer have to make a long commute from one facility to another. You can do your job remotely, saving both time and money in the process!
  • Improved patient experience. Patients often prefer being able to interact with their doctor via video chat rather than having them come into the office at all. This is especially true if they’re sick or injured (or both). They’ll feel more comfortable knowing that all of your attention is on them without having to worry about any interruptions or distractions during their appointment time!
  • Increased revenue potential and customer loyalty through better treatment outcomes based on accurate information about symptoms related specifically to each individual case scenario; increased sales opportunities such as direct mail campaigns where customers receive identifiable benefits from using certain products/services offered by RumbleTalk.

What about telehealth for patients?

If you’re looking for a way to improve your health, RumbleTalk is the answer. Video chat gives you easy access to your doctor, who can see you in real-time and talk with you face-to-face as often as necessary. It’s also convenient. You can use it from anywhere, on any device (including smartphones), whenever it’s most convenient for both of you!

And if there are longer periods between visits with a physician? No problem! Video chat lets them stay connected without having to wait around in an overcrowded waiting room or office space.

Is video chat right for me?

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It all depends on your condition. If you’re already comfortable with video chat, it may not matter if you have a condition that requires more attention than can be handled through video. But if you’re not comfortable and don’t have much experience using it, then RumbleTalk could be just what you need!

Check out how you can hold video calls here.

How can our chat platform make better telehealth possible?

RumbleTalk’s Expert’s Chat is designed to enable remote care. The platform is secure, HIPAA compliant and supports video chat, text chat, and file sharing.

The platform is easy to use and can be accessed on any device such as your smartphone, laptop, or tablet.

Telehealth makes healthcare more accessible, and RumbleTalk can help you get there

RumbleTalk is a web-based chat platform that enables you to easily connect with your patients. RumbleTalk is HIPAA-compliant, secure, and reliable. It’s also easy to use—all you need is a computer or mobile device with internet access.

We’ve seen a lot of positive changes in healthcare in the past few years. Telehealth has had an incredible impact on how we treat patients. It’s also revolutionizing the way we think about how we deliver care to our communities. It’s an exciting time for telehealth, but it comes with a lot of challenges too. RumbleTalk can help with both. With our technology and expertise at hand, you can be sure that RumbleTalk will make telemedicine simple for everyone—from patients to providers alike!

Send us a message at support@rumbletalk.com for a free demo.