Lesson 2.2: Asynchronous vs Synchronous E-Learning Environments
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Lesson 2.2: Asynchronous vs Synchronous E-Learning Environments
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On this page, you will learn what e-learning is and the differences between asynchronous and synchronous e-learning environments.
The following info-graphic will help familiarize you with e-learning and teach you the differences between asynchronous and synchronous e-learning.
Key Terms
"Asynchronous" means taking place at different and separate times.
COM 1255 is an asynchronous course. Students can enroll in the course at any time and can set their own schedule with which to complete the course.
There are assignments, quizzes, and checkpoints, along the way, however, students can set guidelines based on their individual schedules and commitments. Some students may complete the course in a couple of weeks, whereas others may take a year.
COM 1255 is an asynchronous course. Students can enroll in the course at any time and can set their own schedule with which to complete the course.
There are assignments, quizzes, and checkpoints, along the way, however, students can set guidelines based on their individual schedules and commitments. Some students may complete the course in a couple of weeks, whereas others may take a year.
"Synchronous" courses have set schedules and timelines. They operate very much like a traditional classroom, and you work through the course with a set group of students. In these courses, you may be asked to participate in virtual classrooms, shared whiteboards, video or telephone conferencing, and exams that occur at specific times online.