Working with course instances
To understand course instances, it is necessary to remember that a Learning Manager course can include both synchronous and asynchronous modules. As a reminder, asynchronous activities are self-paced modules that learners can review at their convenience, while synchronous activities require learners and instructors to be present together at the same time, either face to face or online.
But there is another major difference between synchronous and asynchronous activities: synchronous activities are time-bound, while asynchronous activities are not.
Let’s take a quick example. Imagine it’s early April and you’re creating a course that includes a virtual classroom activity scheduled for, say, mid-May. If learners register for the course before the end of April, all is well. But if they register later, they may not have enough time to complete the required prework before attending the mid-May class. Even worse: what happens if learners...