• Asynchronous
  Not happening at the same time online. Working on course content on your own.
• Blended (or hybrid) learning
  A course with both online and face-to-face classroom instruction.
• Computer-based Training (CBT)
  Asynchronous courses taken via a computer software program or application without an instructor.
• Distance Learning
  A method of study where teachers and students do not meet in a physical classroom space but use the Internet, e-mail, mail, etc., to have classes.
• Instructor-led Training (ILT)
  Training led by an instructor.
• Online
  Connected to, served by, or available through a system, such as the Internet.
• Online Training (OLT)
  Any training taking place only online; OLT may or may not have an instructor.
• Synchronous
  Happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time. Meeting or working together online at the same time/in real time.
• Virtual
  Occurring or existing primarily online.
• Virtual Instructor-led Training (vILT)
  Training led by an instructor online.
• Webinar
  A live online educational presentation during which participating viewers can submit questions and comment.

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