Editing Online chat (section)

== Methods ==
Some of the methods used in synchronous conferencing are:
* '''Chat (text only)''': Multiple participants can be logged into the conference and can interactively share resources and ideas. There is also an option to save the chat and archive it for later review.
* '''Voice (telephone or [[Voice over IP|voice-over IP]])''': This is a conference call between the instructor and the participating students where they can speak through a built-in microphone or a headset.
* '''[[Video conferencing]]''': This may or may not require the participants to have their webcams running. Usually, a video conference involves a live feed from a classroom or elsewhere or content.
* '''[[Web conferencing]]''': This includes Webinar (Web-based seminar) as well. Unlike in video conferencing, participants of web conferencing can access a wider variety of media elements. Web conferences are comparatively more interactive and usually incorporate chat sessions as well.
* '''[[Virtual worlds]]''': In this setup, students can meet in the virtual world and speak with each other through headsets and VoIP. 	This can make learning more productive and engaging when the students can navigate the worlds and operate in their avatar.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.worldcat.org/title/930542375 |title=Learning in virtual worlds: research and applications |date=2016 |publisher=AU Press, Athabasca University |isbn=978-1-77199-133-9 |editor-last=Gregory |editor-first=Sue |series=Issues in distance education |location=Edmonton, Alberta |oclc=930542375 |editor-last2=Lee |editor-first2=Mark J. W. |editor-last3=Dalgarno |editor-first3=Barney |editor-last4=Tynan |editor-first4=Belinda}}</ref>