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How to Make Better Use of Synchronous Sessions

LearnDash

Synchronous (a.k.a. Because of this, synchronous sessions (meaning classes taught in real time) have long held an ambiguous place in online education. Unlike a video, which can be recorded once and then delivered millions of times, a synchronous session must be given over and over again. How can you make them more useful?

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Education Balancing Act: Asynchronous, Synchronous, and Blended Learning

Association eLearning

It’s just you and the content, no instructor, no classmates. Content is the same for everyone who takes it, every time. Synchronous. Synchronous refers to eLearning offerings where you participate as part of a group and everyone in the group needs to be logged in at the same time. Advantages. Disadvantages. Advantages.

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What is Synchronous e-Learning and How It Helps Enterprises?

Gyrus

Common content, multiple participants like live video conferencing, webinars, interactive chats and discussion forums, etc., exemplify synchronous learning.

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Synchronous Learning: Advantages & Disadvantages

eLearningMind

What is synchronous learning? Synchronous learning is real-time learning that takes place at the same time but not in the same place. Television was an early tool for synchronous learning. In the 21st century—and after the COVID-19 pandemic—synchronous learning has seen a seismic shift. Synchronous Learning Advantages.

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Asynchronous and Synchronous Learning: Exploring the Differences and What’s Best for Your Organization

IT Training Department Blog

Both asynchronous learning and synchronous learning have been around for a long time though synchronous has the edge for longevity at least. Synchronous kind of depends on a spoken language, though, which is probably why it’s been around longer. Synchronous learning is done in real-time whether virtual or in person.

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Blended Learning Basics: Using Asynchronous and Synchronous Training Activities

Convergence Training

One of them is to think of when the learners will benefit from an asynchronous learning experience and when they’ll benefit from a synchronous learning experience. Shank wrote these five articles for eLearning Industry–you can find the first article on synchronous and asynchronous learning here and then continue to read the rest.

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Synchronous Software Scavenger Hunts

Experiencing eLearning

Application training via a synchronous tool like WebEx, Adobe Connect, or Elluminate too often ends up with passive learners. I’m guilty of this myself too; I’ve done some boring synchronous training that didn’t offer any opportunity to practice skills. Small Group Scavenger Hunt. Further Reading.