An online course format in which the instructor provides material, lectures, tests, and assignments that can be accessed at any time. Students are given a time frame during which they need to connect to the course and complete assignments
Asynchronous learning
Characteristics of a given population, possibly including such information as age, race, gender, education, marital status, family structure, and location of agency.
Demographics
The primary process used to relate the material contained in a lesson plant to the students; the steps are preparation, presentation, application, evaluation
4 step method of instruction
A method of distance learning in which students order the course material, complete them, and return them to the instructor
Independent study
An instruction method that combines online/independent study with face-to-face meetings with the instructor
Blended-learning
A combination of a physical location (classroom or training ground) and the proper emotional elements of both an instructor and a student
Learning environment
Various ways in which information is delivered to student, both in a classroom and on the training ground (NFPA 1041)
Method of instruction
An online class format that requires students and instructors to be online at the same time. Lectures, discussions, and presentations occur at a specific hour and students must be online at the same time to participate and receive credit for attendance
Synchronous learning
An informal gathering where firefighters discuss various issues
Tailboard chat
