TYPES OF

ONLINE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
OBJECTIVE;

 To distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous types

of online distance learning.
 To identify and utilize tools and platforms associated with both
asynchronous and synchronous learning methods.
 To understand the impotance of synchronous and
asynchronous online distance learning in real-world
educational settings.
 2 TYPES OF ONLINE DISTANCE
LEARNING

01 02
SYNCHRONOUS ASYNCHRONOUS
SYNCHRONOUS

This type of learnings happens in real-

time. It often involves live streaming
lectures or video conferencing. The
learners can interact with the instructor
and fellow learners, ask questions and
participate in discussions.
Examples;
LIVE STREAMING VIDEO
LECTURES CONFERENCING

- Instructors deliver lectures - are used for real-time,

in real-time which students face-to-face interaction
can watch and participate between students and
instructors.
Examples;
WEB SEMINARS
GROUP CHATS (WEBINARS)
- are typically live events
- students and instructors with an interactive elements,
can interact in real time via allowing participants to give,
chat platforms. receive and discuss
information.
EXAMPLES OF SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE LEARNING:

LIVE STREAMING LECTURES VIDEO CONFERENCING

GROUP CHATS WEB SEMINARS
ASYNCHRONOUS
This type of learning is self-paced.
Learners complete their work on their
own time, with regular due dates. This
might involve watching pre-recorded
video lessons, reading materials,or
completing assignments.
Examples;
PRE-RECORDED READING
VIDEO LESSONS MATERIALS
- Instructors record their - Students are provided with
lectures for students to articles,books, or other
watch at their convinience. written materials to study
independently.
Examples;
EMAIL
DISCUSSION FORUMS CORRESPONDENCE
- These allow students - Instructors provide
to post and respond to feedback or answer
messages on their own questions via email.
schedule.
Examples;
ONLINE QUIZZES AND
ASSIGNMENT
- These can be
completed at the
student’s own pace by
a given timeframe.
EXAMPLES OF ASYNCHRONOUS
LEARNING

PRE-RECORDED VIDEO LECTURES DISCUSSION FORUMS

ONLINE QUIZZES READING MATERIALS
 ADVANTAGES
AND
DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
SYNCHRONOUS

• REAL-TIME INTERACTION
• STRUCTURED LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
• COMMUNITY BUILDING
ASYNCHRONOUS

• FLEXIBILITY
• ACCESSIBILITY
• SELF-PACED LEARNING
DISADVANTAGES
SYNCHRONOUS

• LIMITED FLEXIBILITY
• DEPENDENCE ON
TECHNOLOGY
• QUALITY OF DELIVERY
ASYNCHRONOUS

• LACK OF IMMEDIATE
FEEDBACK
• POTENTIAL FOR ISOLATION
• SELF-DISCIPLINE REQUIRED
Thank you!!