| tart --> | | | | at various time zones. |
| There are various kinds of online learning modes | | | | Asynchronous E-learning: This is also known as |
| that the students can use as per their | | | | store and forward e learning, wherein the |
| preferences. Each of these types is well-defined | | | | communication between the participants does not |
| and linked to study resources and useful articles. | | | | occur instantaneously. Some of the examples of |
| Some of the models of online learning are | | | | asynchronous learning include - taking up a |
| described below: | | | | self-paced course, posting messages to various |
| Synchronous e-Learning/Live: In this type of | | | | discussion groups, and exchanging e-mail |
| learning, communication between the participating | | | | messages with one or more mentors. |
| individuals occurs instantly and the participants can | | | | Asynchronous e-learning offers convenience, |
| access the information at the same time. Some | | | | accessibility, and the much desired self-paced |
| of the examples of synchronous e-learning include | | | | learning. |
| virtual classroom or video/audio conferencing and | | | | However, one of the major disadvantages of |
| real-time chart. One of the major attributes of | | | | asynchronous e learning is that a student may |
| synchronous e-learning is that it offers instant | | | | feel isolated or less motivated because in this |
| feedback of the participant's performance. This | | | | process, there is no opportunity real time |
| gives a scope for adjusting the training to suit the | | | | interaction with other participants. Additionally, |
| requirement of the candidate, depending on the | | | | unlike synchronous learning, asynchronous learning |
| kind of feedback he/she has got. | | | | does not offer instant feedback on the student's |
| This type of learning also accelerates the | | | | performance. Hence, any modification or |
| formation of learning groups or communities for | | | | adjustment to training, if needed, can be done |
| booting a higher level of interaction to enable | | | | only after the completion of the entire evaluation. |
| better understanding of a particular subject. The | | | | Blended Learning: This is often referred as mixed |
| best thing about synchronous e learning is that it | | | | mode of learning, a blend of conventional |
| enables greater involvement of the participants. | | | | face-to-face lectures, workshops, and tutorials |
| This mode provides them an environment that | | | | with learning online through activities like emailing, |
| encourages expression of synergism. Hence, | | | | discussing through discussion boards, tests, |
| participants can empower one another to | | | | quizzes, and announcements. |
| construct knowledge. | | | | In this type of learning, students receive their |
| The only disadvantage of this type of learning is | | | | feedback from online quizzes and tests, which |
| the fact that it does not offer self-paced learning | | | | helps them to identify loopholes in their knowledge |
| and logistics of scheduling. Moreover, it | | | | and ways to fill them. |
| necessitates management of students' availability | | | | |