Glossary of Terms

Blended learning includes the use of online resources and digital content with face-to-face interaction between students and teachers. It works in traditional brick and mortar classrooms and, more importantly, it works well also when students can't be in school. When students are at a distance, interactions between students and teachers take place through web meeting platforms such as Google Meet.

Blended learning = teacher + technology working together.

It's not just about using cool new technology. It requires the teacher to assist and guide the students' learning. It combines traditional instruction, technology-rich instruction, and online learning.

Synchronous learning involves online studies through chat and videoconferencing. This kind of learning tool is real-time. It is like a virtual classroom that allows students to ask, and teachers to answer questions instantly, through instant messaging, which is why it is called synchronous. Rather than taking lessons alone, students associating themselves with synchronous learning software can easily interact with fellow students and their teachers during the course.

On the other hand, Asynchronous learning can be carried out even while the student is offline. Asynchronous learning involves coursework delivered via web, email and message boards that are then posted on online forums. In such cases, students ideally complete the work at their own pace, by using the internet merely as a support tool.

• A list of tasks students must complete

• Provides resources for students to learn

• Gives students some control over pace and choice of learning activities

• A tool that guides the blended learning experience