Glossary Term
Online learning
A distance learning modality that refers to teaching and learning that occurs via the Internet. Online education (or online learning) can be used to supplement in-person education (e.g., learners follow along on tablets during a guided reading exercise) or be the primary mode of delivery in distance learning settings (also called online distance education).
Systems/methods that are currently available and fall under various recognized pedagogical approaches include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Video conferencing
- Synchronous vs. Asynchronous learning
- Open-schedule online courses
- Fixed-time online courses
- Computer-based DE
- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCS)
- Blended learning
- Hybrid learning
- Hybrid Course
- Designing for flexible teaching