Synchronous Technology in Distance Education
One type of available technology used in distance education is synchronous technology. This type of technology is a mode of online delivery where all participants are “present” at the same time. It requires a timetable to be organized. Here are some sample items of synchronous technology:
Telephone - The telephone is a telecommunications device that is used to transmit and receive sound (most commonly speech), usually two people conversing but occasionally three or more. It is one of the most common household appliances in the world today. Most telephones operate through transmission of electric signals over a complex telephone network which allows almost any phone user to communicate with almost anyone.
Videoconferencing - A videoconference (also known as a videoteleconference) is a set of interactive telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to interact via two-way video and audio transmissions simultaneously. It has also been called visual collaboration and is a type of groupware. It differs from videophone in that it is designed to serve a conference rather than individuals.
Web conferencing - Web conferencing is used to conduct live meetings or presentations over the Internet. In a web conference, each participant sits at his or her own computer and is connected to other participants via the internet. This can be either a downloaded application on each of the attendees computers or a web-based application where the attendees will simply enter a URL (website address) to enter the conference.
There are many other types of synchronous technology used in distance education. It would be great if you could maximize the use of these items and make sure that you are receiving the proper quality education that you need.
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