Liveundervisning

Liveundervisning, or live teaching, is the delivery of instructional content in real time with synchronous interaction between instructors and learners. It can take place in a traditional classroom or via online platforms that connect participants remotely. In contrast to asynchronous learning, where content is accessed at any time, liveundervisning emphasizes immediate communication, feedback, and collaborative activity during scheduled sessions.

Sessions typically combine direct instruction, guided practice, discussions, and activities conducted in real time. Tools commonly used include video and audio communication, text chat, screen sharing, interactive whiteboards, polls, and breakout rooms for small-group work. While primarily synchronous, many programs integrate asynchronous elements such as pre-reading or post-session assignments to reinforce learning.

Applications span formal education, higher education, corporate training, and professional development. Liveundervisning supports questions and clarification, social presence, and accountability, and it enables instructors to adapt pacing based on learners’ responses. Accessibility considerations include providing captions, transcripts, and accommodations for learners with different connectivity and devices.

Challenges include reliance on reliable internet and hardware, varying digital literacy, potential learner fatigue, scheduling across time zones, and privacy concerns when sessions are recorded. Effective practice involves clear objectives, structured agendas, inclusive discussion facilitation, and continuous assessment of learner understanding.

Emerging trends in liveundervisning involve hybrid models, where synchronous sessions complement asynchronous content, and the use of analytics to monitor engagement and outcomes. The choice between live and asynchronous formats depends on learning goals, subject matter, and learner needs.