Which of the following tools are used by learners and teachers for asynchronous interaction?

1.Web conferencing

2.E-mail

3.Wikis and collaborative documents

4.Discussion boards

5.Live streaming

A2, 3 & 4 only ✓ Correct

B3, 4 & 5 only

C1, 3, 4 & 5 only

D1 & 2 only

Correct answer: (A) 2, 3 & 4 only

Explanation

Email, wikis and discussion boards allow asynchronous interaction, so 2, 3 and 4 apply.

Statement 1 web conferencing is synchronous, needing all users present at once.

Statement 2 email lets people reply in their own time, which is asynchronous.

Statement 3 wikis and collaborative documents are edited over time by many, asynchronously.

Statement 4 discussion boards let posts and replies happen at different times.

Statement 5 live streaming is synchronous, delivered in real time.

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