Elluminate at NC State
Uses of Synchronous Learning Tools
Synchronous tools allow faculty and students to interact in real-time. NC State faculty have used synchronous learning tools in a variety of ways to support student-centered learning.
- application file sharing with live demonstrations and guided practice
- live audio/video
- virtual office hours
- student workgroups
- guided problem-solving sessions
- guest speakers
- text chat
- quizzing and polling
- virtual labs and problem-solving sessions
For more information about the usage of synchronous technology at NC State, or to find out more about the set of synchronous learning tools available to you as a faculty member, please contact LearnTech.
Case Studies
Many synchronous applications offer similar toolsets. In the case studies linked below, four vendors describe uses of sychronous learning tools.
