Just so we’re on the same page, virtual learning environments and micro schools are the future of learning.

That said, we currently face several pitfalls of asynchronous learning:

• We feel less accountable
• There is less accountability (this is a distinct from “feeling” accountable)
• In mandated courses, engagement will waiver and is difficult to assess
• Teachers who are used to physical learning environments feel disconnected…teaching in a void
• Perfectionism can multiply workload

What are the solutions? There are many.