Directions: Describe the following terms.

 Asynchronous
   Asynchronous is any learning event where interaction occurs intermittently with a time delay. This allows learners to participate according to their schedule, and be geographically separate from the instructor.


Synchronous Tools   
     Synchronous tools enable real-time communication and collaboration in a "same time-different place" mode. These tools allow people to connect at a single point in time, at the same time. Synchronous tools possess the advantage of being able to engage people instantly and at the same point in time. The primary drawback of synchronous tools is that, by definition, they require same-time participation -different time zones and conflicting schedules can create communication challenges. In addition, they tend to be costly and may require significant bandwidth to be efficient

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