The main difference between synchronous
and asynchronous learning
is that synchronous learning implies a
real-time, instructor-led, online learning event in which all of the
participants are logged on at the same time and have the ability to
communicate with each other. Some synchronous tools that are
commonly used are telephone and Skype conversations, instant or chat
messaging, virtual classrooms, and video conferencing.
On the other hand, in an asynchronous
learning environment
the instructor provides the materials and
assignments for the online class and students complete them during a
time frame. The online learning resources used to support
asynchronous learning include email, electronic mailing lists,
threaded conferencing systems, online discussion boards, wikis, and
blogs.
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