Instant Messaging Synchronous Voice VOIP 
E-Learning Provocateur
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
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.
Clive on Learning
NOVEMBER 28, 2007
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. Synchronous communication is speedy and responsive; it gets things done right away.
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