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Types of courses at SIB

Term for type of course Definition
In person A mode of learning in which students and teachers are engaged at the same time (synchronously) in the same physical classroom
Streamed A mode of learning in which students and teachers are engaged at the same time (synchronously) in the same online classroom
E-learning A mode of learning in which educational resources are accessed via the Internet, asynchronously, self-paced, interactive (i.e. quizzes), and in the absence of a tutor
Blended A mode of learning that combines characteristics of both synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Hybrid A mode of learning in which students and teachers are engaged at the same time (synchronously). Some are in the same physical classroom, while others are in an online classroom. This type of courses is not supported today at SIB, but the definition is here as a placeholder.

Another view of these terms

Term for type of course Synchronicity Shared space Pace Mentoring
In person synchronous presence imposed yes
Streamed synchronous online imposed yes
E-learning asynchronous online Self-paced no
Blended synchronous and asynchronous online or presence or both mix yes
Hybrid synchronous online and presence imposed yes