Synchronous online learning includes lectures and discussions which are scheduled at a specific date and time. Synchronous online learning usually occurs over video platforms such as zoom. Synchronous online learning more closely resembles in-person learning such that students must virtually attend learning sessions at the specified date and time.

Synchronous Online Learning Commmunities

Asynchronous online learning allows students to learn course material at their own pace and at whatever date and time they prefer. It usually includes pre-recorded lectures available to access independently, as well as discussions/assignments that can be completed at their own pace.

Asynchronous Online Learning Communities

A learning community where information is shared and evaluated by those within the community. This is a way for students to learn from one another, not just from their instructor/teacher.

In order to make platforms interactive and collaborative, online learning communities must employ to allow such things to occur. These design elements can include but are not limited to:
- discussion boards
- team projects/presentations
- peer evaluation
- communication outlets (chat box features, comments, etc.)
- interactive online activities

Collaborative online learning communities

- Synchronous
- Asynchronous
- Collaborative

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Online learning communities are peer-to-peer learning environments conducted through the internet. 

Online learning communities

- Q&A Communities
- Blogs
- Course management
- Social networking
- Social learning
- Online universities
- Skills and language exchange platforms

Types of online learning communities

- Cohesiveness within the community
- Personal commitment to the community
- Constant Communication within the community
- Capacity for growth (i.e. enough members for expansion of the community)
- Well-qualified leaders (ex: instructors, admin, etc.)
-  Collaboration within the community

Maintaining online learning communities

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