Online education uses a variety of terms to describe the parts of an online course and the operations of online learning. Below are common terms used:
Virtual Course: When a course is considered to be “virtual”, often the courses are taught synchronously via Zoom or another video conferencing tool.
Blended: Courses that are blended are taught partly face-to-face or synchronously and partly asynchronously by using a learning management system.
Asynchronous Online: Courses that are asynchronous online, students complete work on their own time while following a schedule. The course work and materials are presented by using a learning management system.
Learning Management System: Programs such as Blackboard or Canvas, are designed as a place to create online courses. Students and instructors access all the course materials, submit assignment, communicate with classmates and record grades.