A practical guide to active asynchronous learning

Downloadable strategies to boost engagement, retention, and flexibility in higher education

Creating engaging asynchronous learning experiences is more than just uploading recordings for later viewing. Today’s higher ed learners need flexibility, but they also need interaction, connection, and tools that help them succeed.

This guide breaks down how institutions can build asynchronous courses that go beyond passive video lectures. You’ll get practical strategies for applying active learning techniques in self-paced environments, backed by research and examples.

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Discover research-backed strategies for active asynchronous learning

In this free resource, we cover:

  • Engagement strategies that work: Learn how to build participation into your asynchronous content using tools like polls, peer collaboration, and persistent note-taking.
  • Proven active learning techniques: See how to boost engagement and completion rates by making asynchronous content interactive.
  • Structuring content for deeper learning: Explore ways to segment information, use multimedia effectively, and encourage critical thinking even when students are learning on their own.
  • Using AI to support comprehension and retention: See how AI-generated summaries and virtual assistants can help guide learners through content and surface key takeaways.
  • Collaboration outside of live sessions: Discover how students can still learn from each other outside scheduled class times.
 

Download the guide to impactful asynchronous learning

Institutions using active learning strategies see measurable results, including 54% higher test scores compared to passive formats.

 

Asynchronous doesn’t have to mean disengaged. This guide offers a clear framework for designing asynchronous active learning, with practical strategies you can apply right away and real examples of how institutions are making it work.