"Learners are engaging in at least one of the following ways: behaviourally,cognitively, emotionally. Active learning is the opposite of passive learning."
Online Learning Glossary of Terms
You may run into words and phrases that are new to you or are used in
unfamiliar ways as you continue your exploration of online learning
opportunities at AIU.
Don't worry, to help demystify the
language of online learning, we've assembled this handy glossary of
popular online learning terms. While not comprehensive, it will help you
understand the terminology and be better prepared as you get started
with online learning at AIU.
unfamiliar ways as you continue your exploration of online learning
opportunities at AIU.
Don't worry, to help demystify the
language of online learning, we've assembled this handy glossary of
popular online learning terms. While not comprehensive, it will help you
understand the terminology and be better prepared as you get started
with online learning at AIU.
Browse the glossary using this index
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ALL
A
Asynchronous Communication
Interaction between people that is separated by minutes, hours, or even days. E-mail or posting to a discussion board are examples of asynchronous communication. The opposite is real-time interaction such as phone, online chat, or videoconferencing. (Simpson, 2019)
Asynchronous E-Learning
Teaching-learning interaction that does not take place in real-time or in-person, allowing users to participate at their own pace, according to their own schedule. Asynchronous E-Learning can take place by enrolling in an e-learning course, visiting an e-learning portal, using an Instant Messenger, such as Google Talk or AIM, or having e-mail conversations. This allows the learner to access the information at their own pace and at their own
convenience
B
Blended learning
Learning which uses both distance (e.g. online) and face-to-face modes of instruction.
Bloom's taxonomy
"A method of classifying the cognitive demand of questions using the categories: Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation."
C
Communication platform
An application which allows communication. Includes social media apps and learning management systems.
Constructive learning
"Constructive learning (1) is focused towards sense-making, i.e. developing understanding (2) focuses on concepts and the links between concepts (3)focuses on learners being able to explain and apply concepts in their own words, rather than only recall memorised facts (4) is also called deep /meaningful learning (5) is the opposite of rote / shallow / inert learning "
Cross-Skilling
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D
Discussion forum
"A discussion board (known also by various other names such as discussion group, discussion forum, message board, and online forum) is a general term for any online ""bulletin board"" where you can leave and expect to see responses to messages you have left."
Drive
"A drive is a computer storage device that holds information. It is the top-level location (or ""Root"" directory) for file storage. Drives are usually designated with a letter such as C:\ (which is typically the hard drive of the computer you are working on). Other examples of drives would be the network drive on campus (which is the Z:\ drive) and external USB drives that you may use such as a Flash or Thumb Drive. The letters of these drives vary depending on the computer that you are using."
E
eLearning
eLearning (short for electronic learning) is
an umbrella term that refers to all types of training, education and
instruction that occurs on a digital medium, like a computer or mobile
phone.