Asynchronous learning is a method in which learners access learning materials online and participate in learning activities at different times that suit their individual schedules.
This includes activities on an LMS or LXP, such as watching videos, participating in discussion forums, and completing other online learning tasks.
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The method was originally developed by the U.S. government in the 1940s, led by the War Manpower Commission, as part of a broader initiative to increase productivity during wartime — particularly when large numbers of inexperienced workers were hired into the war industry.