SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
What is it?
This webpage discusses, compares, and provieds resources for synchronous and asynchronous learning.
This webpage discusses, compares, and provieds resources for synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Who is it for?
These resources are for anyone wanting to gain a further understanding of synchronous and asynchronous learning.
These resources are for anyone wanting to gain a further understanding of synchronous and asynchronous learning.
What can it do?
Synchronous learning:
Asynchronous learning:
When to use synchronous vs. ssynchronous learning? (info graphic)
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How long should a synchronous session be?
Choosing the right mode and technology for your teaching:
Adapting your Course
Synchronous learning:
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Advantages and disadvantages
Asynchronous learning:
- Advantages and disadvantages
When to use synchronous vs. ssynchronous learning? (info graphic)

How long should a synchronous session be?
Choosing the right mode and technology for your teaching:
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Lectures
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Videos
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Case studies
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Experiential / lab
- Performance / creation
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Tutorials
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Collaborative work
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Group discussions
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Presentations
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Research assignments
- Assessment
Adapting your Course
How do I access it?
https://www.concordia.ca/ctl/digital-teaching/synchronous-asynchronous.html
When to use Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning pdf: https://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/concordia/offices/ctl/docs/resourcces/synch-asynch-info.pdf
https://www.concordia.ca/ctl/digital-teaching/synchronous-asynchronous.html
When to use Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning pdf: https://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/concordia/offices/ctl/docs/resourcces/synch-asynch-info.pdf
Is it University approved?
The information and resources are provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Concordia University.
The information and resources are provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Concordia University.
Centre for Teaching and Learning (2020).
Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning.
Concordia University.
Retrieved from
https://www.concordia.ca/ctl/digital-teaching/synchronous-asynchronous.html (accessed 20 August 2020).
Centre for Teaching and Learning (2020).
Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning [pdf]. Concordia University. Retrieved from
https://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/concordia/offices/ctl/docs/resourcces/synch-asynch-info.pdf (accessed 20 August 2020).