Connecting rural residents with training
and career development opportunities.
and career development opportunities.
Definitions
Asynchronous Online Learning - Learners can access course materials by signing on to the Internet anytime it is convenient for them. They can work for half an hour or five hours at a time depending on your personal needs.
There is usually email and telephone access to an instructor. The instructor and other students can be reached through chat groups and discussion rooms or via conferencing and collaboration tools.
WebCT is an example of an ashychronous tool. (Definition courtesy of SIAST)