Synchronous learning is that in which learners meet and complete assignments at the same times, while asynchronous learning is self-paced and available at any time. Each has advantages and drawbacks, so may or may not be right for all students. Student that do best with asynchronous learning are well-motivated and self-managing, requiring little instructor guidance. Synchronous learning may be more well suited to courses that require more student-to-student interaction or some labs. VARK and True Colors assessments can help students determine which type of learning may be best overall for them.
