Synchronous Learning occurs when the teacher interacts with a student or group of students in real-time either online or through other means in relation to the course content, lessons or assessment tools. Learning platforms such as Brightspace and Google classroom can be used to support this approach.

Asynchronous Learning does not occur in-real time. Students respond to course content, lessons or assessments typically through accessing the learning platform where the teacher has placed these activities. Although this can seem to look like independent work, ideas, response and feedback can still occur. The feedback does not happen simultaneously with the teacher.