e-learning
Web-based study method
E-learning is education delivered through electronic means, typically the internet.
It encompasses online courses, video lectures, interactive modules, and virtual classrooms: The company switched to e-learning during the pandemic.
E-learning can be self-paced or instructor-led, synchronous or asynchronous.
The term covers everything from corporate training programs to full university degrees earned remotely.
Educational course hosting software
- MOOCMassive online open course
- CourseraOnline learning platform
- Khan AcademyFree online education nonprofit
- UdemyOnline course marketplace
Moodle · Google Classroom · Skillshare · courseware · edtech · SCORM · content management
Not happening together
- synchronousOccurring at same moment
- self-pacedControlled by the learner
- modulesSelf-contained system components
- video lecturesFilmed academic presentations
webinar · virtual classroom · live session · microlearning · hybrid · distance education · on-demand · streaming
Online space for conversation
- quizBrief informal test
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
- feedbackReturned response data
- peer reviewExpert evaluation before publication
collaboration · breakout rooms · whiteboard · polls · chat · Q&A · gamification · simulation
One who teaches themselves
- self-studyLearning independently, without guidance
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
autonomy · goal-setting · self-assessment · progress tracking · personalization · independent study · self-motivated · convenience
Computer-guided personalized education
- virtual realityComputer-created interactive environment
- augmented realityVirtual elements on real surroundings
- multimediaCombined content formats
- interactive videoFootage accepting viewer choices
cloud-based · video conferencing · digital literacy · automation
Formal written attestation
- diplomaAcademic completion document
- degreeUnit of measurement
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
completion · transcript · portfolio · certification · professional development · continuing education · CPD
Adding text to media
- screen readerProgram converting text to audio
- transcriptsWritten versions of speech
- multilingualKnowing multiple languages
- subtitlesOn-screen dialogue text
universal design · accommodation · mobile-friendly · bandwidth · offline mode · affordable · inclusive · global reach
LMS
Educational course hosting software
- MOOCMassive online open course
- CourseraOnline learning platform
- Khan AcademyFree online education nonprofit
Udemy · Moodle · Google Classroom · Skillshare · courseware · edtech · SCORM · content management
asynchronous
Not happening together
- synchronousOccurring at same moment
- self-pacedControlled by the learner
- modulesSelf-contained system components
video lectures · webinar · virtual classroom · live session · microlearning · hybrid · distance education · on-demand · streaming · downloadable
discussion forum
Online space for conversation
- quizBrief informal test
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
- feedbackReturned response data
peer review · collaboration · breakout rooms · whiteboard · polls · chat · Q&A · gamification · simulation · virtual lab
autodidact
One who teaches themselves
- self-studyLearning independently, without guidance
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
flexibility · autonomy · goal-setting · self-assessment · progress tracking · personalization · independent study · self-motivated · convenience · accessibility
AI tutoring
Computer-guided personalized education
- virtual realityComputer-created interactive environment
- augmented realityVirtual elements on real surroundings
- multimediaCombined content formats
interactive video · cloud-based · video conferencing · digital literacy · automation
certificate
Formal written attestation
accreditation · completion · transcript · portfolio · certification · professional development · continuing education · CPD
captioning
Adding text to media
- screen readerProgram converting text to audio
- transcriptsWritten versions of speech
- multilingualKnowing multiple languages
subtitles · universal design · accommodation · mobile-friendly · bandwidth · offline mode · affordable · inclusive · global reach · 24/7 access
- digital learningeLearning, online courses, online classes, MOOCs, video lectures
- Education Policyeducation policy, education reform, education laws, education funding, education budget
- tech educationcoding bootcamp, coding class, computer lab, computer literacy, computer science
- Educacionescuela, colegio, maestro, maestros, master
- digital societysocial networks, internet, digital age, internet culture, digital natives
- online servicesweb services, cloud services, SaaS, web hosting, e-commerce
e-learninglearning by doing
Acquiring skills through practice
hands-on learning · apprenticeship · on-the-job training · self-discovery · trial and error
learn, learning, learned, learner, electronic, distance learning, online learning, e-learner, e-tutoring