"100 Things Every Online Student Ought to Know"

Point #8

So what's a Synchronous course/event?There will be times when your instructor may schedule an event such as a Webinar, or live chat in which ALL students are to be a part of the assignment at the same time. This is a synchronous. Oh, be prepared - make sure you have read the assignment ahead of time as your instructor will probably give you a grade for participation and preparation.