Synchronous Learning

Definition

Live instruction where everyone shows up at the same time, which brings back the convenience of forcing yourself awake for 8 AM lectures.

Example Usage

The synchronous Zoom classes meant attending at 7 AM, which is basically asking introverts to violate their nature.

Origin

Educational technology terminology (synchronous = simultaneous)

Fun Fact

Zoom fatigue is now a recognized phenomenon, which apparently nobody anticipated before requiring eight hours of video calls daily.

Source: Online Education and Learning Systems terminology

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