Delivery+Modes

=//**Delivery Modes**// =

Connected learning environments may be categorized according to the delivery mode - the extent to which the activities are synchronous or asynchronous (USDOE, 2010). Refer to Conceptual Framework for additional information.

whether in a virtual or physical setting. (e.g., webcasting, chat rooms, desktop audio/video technology) || Instruction and response to it varies by time, place, path, and/or pace for each learner. (e.g., e-mail, threaded discussion boards, newsgroups) ||
 * ==**Synchronous** == || ==**Asynchronous** == ||
 * Instruction occurs in real-time
 * [[image:synchronous.jpg width="355" height="301"]] || [[image:asynchronous.jpg]] ||