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Synchronous communication refers to the forms of communication which occur in real-tme, some examples are MSN Messenger, Parts of SECOND LIFE and Web conferencing.

Synchronous communication is immediate and works almost the same as a normal conversation in that feedbacnk and information is immediately available… examples of this are conferencing in company meetings, web classrooms, communication for distance assignments and distant learning.

Current drivers for synchronous communication include the ability to attin information at anytime anywhere.

Asynchronous communication refers to the forms of communication that are not conducted in realtime and not all participants need to be present at one time to transmit informaiton. Exampels inclue Discussion boards, forums and blogs.

Benefits of this technology are that information transmitted is often stored and can be retrieved for later reference. Some drivers for this technology are the increased needs for collaborative learning in organisations and in schools.