Theme 1: different forms of learning interaction
INTERACTION
The participants shared the advantages of both asynchronous and synchronous teaching modalities, highlighting how each modality facilitated their learning through distinct mechanisms. Therefore, we generated the theme: ‘Different Forms of Learning Interaction’. Participants in the synchronous group reported a positive experience induced by the possibility of having immediate feedback from the course lecturer. This possibility allowed them to quickly modify, correct, and adjust their assumptions and doubts about the lessons through direct questions.“It gave us the opportunity to ask questions, to receive live answers, feedback and having someone to talk to. In my opinion, these are important aspects.” (P28, woman, 24y, Synchronous Group).Instead, the asynchronous group reported that this way of lecturing allows them to reflect more on their learning and knowledge and, therefore, to ask more reasoned questions.“… whereas in the synchronous lesson, everything happens at the moment, meaning that it becomes a bit more time-consuming if you don’t immediately think of the questions and write them down. In the asynchronous one, on the other hand, you have more time to contemplate the question.“ (Participant 5, female, 23 years old, Asynchronous Group).