Synchronous Distance Education
In self-paced, or asynchronous learning, a student studies material in his or her own time - the essence of this is a web site which links to material on-line or in a database.
- optimal for highly motivated mature students such as those in continuing education
- electronic version of using a library
In synchronous learning, the teacher selects material from the web site and delivers it in electronic virtual class rooms
- Homework is set from same web site which remains a base asynchronous resource
- This is a natural mode when the teacher’s insight delivers motivation and clarification of key material to student
- electronic version of traditional classes