I have used asynchronous meetings almost exclusively since my students go online at various times. It never occured to me that this method worked well for those who might be somewhat shy about speaking up in a 'live' setting! It does prove to be a challenge to manage my response time, so I review their posts throughout the day. I use personal e-mails to encourage some folks if it looks like they are 'slow' to respond, but I know these folks are usually parents or working double shifts, and I try hard to make it easier for them to keep up.
