The image used in this post is of a small group of students sitting in a room together, (seemingly) energetically talking about the issues at hand. This is an example of synchronous discussion—the ...

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"Offering synchronous and asynchronous functionality broadens opportunities to connect, especially at critical times. Students and faculty can use the modality that works best for them, given the ...

In the proper context, asynchronous logic in SoC design today can provide benefits. But what about impact on design tools and flows? In the right situation, using asynchronous logic makes a lot of ...

The word collaboration gets kicked around a lot these days and seems to mean different things to different people. In truth, it just means co-labouring — working together to achieve a common outcome.

There were lots of reasons for professors to avoid synchronous instruction at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Students are scattered across different times zones, their access to computers ...

Leah Zitter is a technical writer who covers high tech. She holds a Ph.D. in psychology research and a master’s in philosophy and advanced logic. Eleven years ago, researchers warned in the journal ...

With schools shut down across America, K-12 teachers faced with a question many likely thought they’d never have to ask: When and how often during the school day do my students need to see me?

Understanding the difference between “communication” and “conversation” can determine whether a project stays on track or veers off course. In project management, “communication” and “conversation” ...