Educational Technology/Synchronous Learning
< Educational TechnologySynchronous learning is a learning environment in which everyone takes part at the same time.[1] Options include shared audio, video, and desktop or application sharing.
Pros
- Synchronous learning allows students to ask questions and receive feedback in real time.
- Many synchronous meeting tools are now free for small groups of users.
Cons
- Synchronous learning requires everyone who participates to be available at the same time.
- Synchronous meeting may take more time collectively than asynchronous alternatives.
Examples
- Adobe Connect
- Blackboard Collaborate
- Google Hangouts
- Skype
- WebEx
See Also
References
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