synchronous environment
[sɪŋˈkrɒnəs ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt]
nounpl: synchronous environments
ambiente síncrono
1. A setting or space where all participants interact in real-time simultaneously, with immediate communication and feedback
The virtual classroom operates as a synchronous environment where students and teachers interact live during scheduled sessions.
A sala de aula virtual funciona como um ambiente síncrono onde alunos e professores interagem ao vivo durante as sessões agendadas.
2. In computing and telecommunications, a system where all events occur at the same time with coordinated timing
A synchronous environment ensures that all network packets arrive in the correct sequence without delays.
Um ambiente síncrono garante que todos os pacotes de rede cheguem na sequência correta sem atrasos.
3. In education technology, a learning platform that requires concurrent participation from all users
Online courses using a synchronous environment require students to attend classes at specific times.
Cursos online que utilizam um ambiente síncrono exigem que os alunos assistam às aulas em horários específicos.
The term 'synchronous environment' became increasingly prevalent in Brazil and globally during the COVID-19 pandemic with the rapid adoption of remote education. In Brazil, educational institutions distinguish between 'ambientes síncronos' (synchronous, requiring real-time attendance) and 'ambientes assíncronos' (asynchronous, allowing flexible scheduling). This distinction is fundamental in discussions about hybrid and distance learning models in Brazilian schools and universities.
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