Do students prefer asynchronous learning? Not everyone does. Experts say this format works best for students who are self-disciplined, for those who want to go at their own pace and for those with unstable internet connections. But asynchronous instruction can still provide general benefits to learning outcomes. Christopher Tuffnell, an instructor in innovative and digital education at the University of Wollongong in Dubai, says that whenever he wants students to understand an especially important part of his course, he delivers it asynchronously to help learners digest and engage with the data.
