Synchronous Online Learning is often called Online Live Training.  Courses delivered in this channel require a student to log onto their computers at a specific time and listen to a live instructor.  Often the instructor is visible via a video link and students may or may not be seen.  The advantage of this channel is you can get questions answered in real-time as the material is presented, and often engage with other students virtually through your own computer’s microphone and camera.  If your setup does not have a microphone or camera you can still participate via text.