Educational Technology/Synchronous Learning

Synchronous learning is a learning environment in which everyone takes part at the same time. Options include shared audio, video, and desktop or application sharing.

Pros

 * Synchronous learning allows students to ask questions and receive feedback in real time.
 * Many synchronous meeting tools are now free for small groups of users.

Cons

 * Synchronous learning requires everyone who participates to be available at the same time.
 * Synchronous meeting may take more time collectively than asynchronous alternatives.

Examples

 * Adobe Connect
 * Blackboard Collaborate
 * Google Hangouts
 * Skype
 * WebEx