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Face time

E-Learning Provocateur

We have asynchronous tools such as online discussion forums, synchronous tools such as instant messaging, and semi-synchronous tools such as Twitter. To add voice to the conversation we can use teleconferencing or VoIP. Of course, peer-to-peer interaction isn’t a novel concept in e-learning.

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Why we need both live and self-paced communication

Clive on Learning

What caught my attention was how this 25-30% was made up, with about 2/3 asynchronous (self-paced) and 1/3 synchronous (live/real-time), although the majority of the non-e-learning elements are synchronous as well, using the traditional classroom. I started at the beginnings of human existence. I started at the beginnings of human existence.

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The Ultimate Glossary of eLearning Terms

LearnUpon

Asynchronous Learning. Asynchronous learning allows learners to train individually, enabling them to complete courses at a time, place and pace that suits them. A type of asynchronous instruction, self-paced learning allows learners to control the pace and timing of their progress through course materials. Authoring Tool.