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National Teaching and Learning Change ProgrammeInformation and Communication Technology: Dictionary

synchronous

A term used for technologies where users must be online at the same time in order to interact. This may include real-time chat, live conferencing or a scheduled online discussion.

Related terms
asynchronouschatchat roominternet relay chat (IRC)internet telephonyMSN Messenger (MSN)tele-conferencingvideo conferencingreal-timeonlinevoice over internet protocol (VoIP)
Term sub categories
Internet/web › communications - other
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