Online asynchronous learning is a common course model in higher education. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (n.d.), over 50% of students were enrolled in online or “distance” learning in 2024. Typically, students in an online asynchronous course access course materials, complete assignments, and participate in activities on their own schedules rather than meet synchronously as a class online. A few years ago, I enrolled as a student in a 12-week onli
