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Understanding Synchronous and Asynchronous classes
Classes at Lane can be offered synchronously, asynchronously, or a combination of both.
Synchronous classes require meetings of all students and the faculty member for discussion, lecture, or hands-on activities at scheduled days and times. This may include on campus or online.
Asynchronous classes have no scheduled class meetings. Asynchronous classes offer more flexibility for your schedule and require more self-direction to meet due dates as assigned.
Classes are designated with terms like online, hybrid, etc., depending on synchronous or asynchronous expectations.
Course modalities
Traditional Classroom (In-Person)
Synchronous
Traditional Classroom (In-Person) courses take place with students and the faculty member physically present in the same location, usually a classroom or lab, at specified days and times for the scheduled class sessions. Direct interpersonal engagement between students and the instructor occurs during class meetings. Attendance at the specified physical location during class days and times is expected.
HyFlex
Synchronous
HyFlex, or Hybrid-Flexible, courses are conducted synchronously with the option of joining class in-person or via online conferencing. Students can choose on a day-to-day basis whether to attend class either in-person or via online conferencing. Attendance is expected during scheduled class times. All course materials, including assignments, and assessments are housed in an online system to complement the live lectures.
Live Streaming (LS)
Synchronous
Live Streaming courses are conducted synchronously via an online meeting platform during scheduled class times with the instructor and all students logged in remotely. There are no meetings at a physical location. Students attend the full class session via online video conferencing, interacting with the instructor and other students remotely in real-time. Attendance at the synchronous video conference sessions is expected. All course materials, including assignments, and assessments are housed in an online system to complement the live lectures. Students will need access to a reliable internet connection and a device capable of running the required online meeting software to participate in the course.
Online
Asychronous
Online courses take place asynchronously in an online system. Students do not meet physically in-person. Interpersonal engagement between students and the instructor occurs online, asynchronously via teacher-to-student and student-to-student interactions, and a virtual class community in an online system. There are no required meeting times or in-person activities. Online courses require more self-direction to meet due dates and online engagement as assigned.
Online w/In-Person Testing (OT)
Synchronous Testing and Asynchronous Instruction
Online with In-Person Testing courses provide fully asynchronous instruction online and require students to go to campus or another approved testing location for in-person tests during days and times assigned by the instructor. Interpersonal engagement between students and the instructor occurs online, asynchronously via teacher-to-student and student-to-student interactions, and a virtual class community in an online system. Online with In-Person Testing courses require more self-direction to meet due dates and online engagement as assigned, and the ability to go to a physical location for in-person tests.
Hybrid: In-Person
Synchronous and Asynchronous
Hybrid courses combine in-person meetings with asynchronous online participation. Scheduled class meetings occur in-person, where students engage in face-to-face instruction and activities. Additional course content, instruction, and activities are delivered asynchronously online, usually via an online system. The frequency and duration of required in-person meetings may vary among hybrid courses. Please consult the class schedule for the exact dates, times, and locations of the in-person sessions. Attendance at these sessions is expected, while the asynchronous online components can be completed according to the student's schedule within the given due dates.
Hybrid: Live Streaming
Synchronous and Asynchronous
Hybrid-Virtual courses combine synchronous online meetings with asynchronous online participation. Scheduled class meetings occur virtually through an online meeting platform where students engage in real-time instruction and activities. Additional course content, instruction, and activities are delivered asynchronously online, usually via an online system. The frequency and duration of required synchronous online meetings may vary among hybrid-virtual courses. Please consult the class schedule for the exact dates and times of the virtual sessions. Attendance at these synchronous online meetings is expected, while the asynchronous online components can be completed according to the student's schedule within the given due dates. Students will need access to a reliable internet connection and a device capable of running the required online meeting software to participate in the course.
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