Do students have to be online at a particular time?
Most of the interaction that takes place in an e-Studies course is asynchronous, meaning that students (and the instructor) are participating at different times. As long as they meet due dates and deadlines, students can post to the discussion board or take a test at any time that is convenient (such as 7 a.m., 10:30 p.m., etc.). This flexibility is one of the greatest benefits of a distance-learning course. In some instances, students will be asked to participate in a synchronous chat or conference. In these instances, groups of students and the instructor are online simultaneously, interacting in real time. Although such interaction limits flexibility, many students find this opportunity to connect with their classmates in real time to be one of the most rewarding aspects of an e-Studies course.
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