Synchronous means that interactions happen in real time, at the same time. Students may virtually attend class together via video conference, livestream, or chat. We will be using Zoom for synchronous meetings.

Most online courses are a blend of synchronous contact and asynchronous study/work. In describing their experience of shifting school completely online, colleagues at the Concordia International School in Shanghai explained that asynchronous instruction worked best for deep learning, whereas synchronous instruction was essential for maintaining relationships. Please visit the Zoom Video page to learn this tool.

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Check out Kentucky Country Day School's poster of tips on facilitating a synchronous session