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Online learning modality
Definition
A mode of online or remote learning that can be described along dimensions such as synchronous versus asynchronous participation and instructor-facilitated versus resource-facilitated activity.
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Choosing a modality changes how learners interact with content, instructors, peers, time, and technology, so modality should follow the learning objective and learner context.
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Sources and evidence
- The Science of Remote Learning — Online Modalities · PDF p. 5 (direct)