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Synchronous and asynchronous online learning.

Online education has grown in popularity and accessibility, attracting students with its schedule-friendly format options. These formats can be grouped broadly into two categories: synchronous and asynchronous.

Synchronous online learning

Synchronous learning is a form of online learning that occurs when learners and instructors are interacting in real-time, typically through delivery platforms, remote labs, distance learning technologies. It enables groups of students to participate in a learning activity together at the same time, from any place in the world. Real-time synchronous online learning often involves online chats and videoconferencing, as these tools allow training participants and instructors to ask and answer questions instantly while being able to communicate with the other participants. Synchronous learning refers to a real-time, scheduled learning experience. Whether the experience is happening in person or remotely, participants and facilitators are able to interact with each other instantaneously. Learners ask questions and receive feedback right away. Because synchronous learning happens live, peer-to-peer or group activities are possible as well.

Synchronous learning may come in the form of the following:

• Live webinars

Figure 1. Visual example of live webinar

A live webinar is a meeting or presentation (or seminar) conducted online in real-time. Some people also call webinars web conferences or web seminars. Live webinars allow participants in different locations to see and hear the presenter and interact by asking questions, answering polls, and voting.

One of the biggest advantages of live webinars is the ability to reach hundreds of people and still maintain the interactivity aspect. The main feature of live webinars is interactivity, or the ability to discuss, send and receive information in real-time. All you need to do is decide upon a specific time and inform all the relevant audiences. Once you have shared the details of the theme of the webinar, date, time and other such things any number of people can join the class from wherever they are. Thus, allowing people the freedom to schedule their personal tasks accordingly. Something that is usually is not possible in case of an actual classroom setting.

How does a live webinar work?

We send out email invites so attendees can sign up and are given a special web link so they can attend the webinar. We send out email reminders to all attendees and organize the webinar. On the day of the webinar, you turn up to the webinar 10 minutes early. Attendees wait in the waiting room until we are ready to go live and then we start the webinar. We present the powerpoint presentation, sometimes we use webcam or share computer screen and the attendees watch, listen and learn. Attendees can ask questions through the chat facility during the webinar.

• In Person Classroom Training

• Instant messaging

Instant messaging (IM), form of text-based communication in which two people participate in a single conversation over their computers or mobile devices within an Internet-based chatroom. IM differs from “Chat,” in which the user participates in a more public real-time conversation within a chatroom where everyone on the channel sees everything being said by all other users. Instant messaging is more interactive than email because messages are sent immediately, whereas email can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or minutes. However, there are no elaborate page layout options in instant messaging as there are with email. The basic operation is simple: type a brief message and press Enter. Moreover, instant messaging services may also provide video calling, file sharing. Let us now get to learn about a few examples of instant messaging that are gaining more and more popularity each day. Furthermore, we would like to note that in Uzbekistan, teachers use more often Telegram, as an instant messaging nowadays. In order not to stand still and move on, we offer some of the best apps, both for phone or computer that can help teachers keep in contact with their students quickly and efficiently.

1. Remind

Remind is a free way to instantly text students and parent from your phone. Teacher can send homework, reminders, assignments, or other messages directly to students and parents.

1. Edmodo

Edmodo allows for more interaction with students and teachers outside the classroom. Video, discussions, and other content are readily available for students. Secure groups can be created, allowing for more in-depth discussion if needed. It also allows teachers to track student progress through its online grade book. Edmodo was one of the first and continues to be one of the favorite methods of e-learning out there.

1. Study Blue

Study Blue is one of the best study tools available. It allows for both teachers and students to create and share flashcards, notes, and quizzes. Students can also collaborate within the app, allowing for group study sessions and more.

1. Google Classroom

By far one of the most comprehensive online tools for classroom communications and organization, Google classroom allows for assessments, discussions, assignments, and review all in one place. One of its best features is that students can turn in assignments through the platform, giving teachers an easy view way to see who has or hasn’t turned in an assignment. It also allows for quicker grading, as students can see when the teacher has viewed, commented on, or graded their work.

• Virtual Instructor Led Training

Virtual Instructor-Led Training, or VILT, is training that is delivered through a virtual environment when the instructor and learner are in separate locations. A virtual learning environment aims to simulate a traditional classroom to make the online training experience effective and adaptable to learners. VILT is one of the fastest-growing approaches to online learning.

The approach offers a wide range of benefits, that physical classroom training cannot match, such as:

What are the best platforms for virtual instructor-led training?

Choosing the right VILT platform software is vitally important. It is key to the success of any Virtual Training programme and your learners' experience, so investing the right time and effort to ensure your chosen platform suits your organizational requirements is a must.

The following are examples of the more widely used and available platforms we have experience of.

1.Zoom

Zoom is a service for video conferencing, online meetings and distance learning for students.

The program is perfect for individual and group lessons, students can enter both from a computer and from a tablet with a phone.

2.Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a communication and collaboration platform that many trainers find easy to use for training purposes. It is also used for video and audio meetings, file and app sharing.

It offers a wide range of tools such as integrated apps such as Forms or Excel, powerful video conferencing and extensive chat options including GIFs and emojis, and the ability to create side meetings to function as breakout rooms.

3.Adobe Connect

Adobe Connect can provide a virtual classroom for your Virtual Training. It is accessible from anywhere with an internet connection and works across a range of devices. It is a versatile platform, and while the more expensive of the platform options, offers a large amount for that investment.

Unlimited and customizable meeting rooms, breakout session, standard audio and video conferencing ability, recording capabilities, enhanced whiteboards, chat and polling are amongst the many functions that Adobe Connect can offer.

4.Zoho Meeting

Zoho Meeting is a solid video conferencing tool if you need screen sharing and web presentations. However, if you need features such as white boarding, recording, and social sharing, then there are better tools available for that.