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Asynchronous Learning

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Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning

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Electronic threaded discussion; Internet-based learning network; Online learning

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Asynchronous learning (derived from the Greek language Asyn meaning “not with” and Chronos meaning “time”) occurs in online educational environments as a means for teacher and student interactions of intermittent communication. Asynchronous learning is time delayed and allows flexibility so that student participants in an online classroom need not engage in a discussion at the same time. It is also referred to as online learning in a computer-based learning modality, where geographically separated learners interact on a given subject, independent of time and place. This modality, or online course management platform, offers an Internet-based network of learners an opportunity to share information in multiple electronic threaded communication formats including, but not limited to, email, threaded discussion groups and blogs.

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  1. College of Education and Human Services, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA

    Vivienne B. Carr

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  1. Faculty of Economics and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Education, University of Freiburg, 79085, Freiburg, Germany

    Norbert M. Seel

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Carr, V.B. (2012). Asynchronous Learning. In: Seel, N.M. (eds) Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1428-6_984

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