Instructional and Learning Design Terminology Explorer

The ability to manage one’s emotions, behaviour, and body movements in different situations.

The tendency to recall the first and last items in a list better than the middle items.

Providing sign language translation for deaf users in video content.

Imitating real-world processes or systems to allow learners to practice and apply skills.

Knowledge is embedded within the activity, context, and culture in which it is learned.

Learning is inherently social and occurs in contextually rich environments.

A theory of learning that emphasizes learning through observation, imitation, and modelling.

People learn through observation, imitation, and modelling within a social context.

Training focused on interpersonal skills, like communication, leadership, and teamwork.

The phenomenon whereby learning is greater when studying is spread out over time.

Tools that convert spoken language into written text, often used for accessibility and transcription.

Communicating with key stakeholders, including SMEs, project sponsors, and learners, to ensure alignment and support.

The theory that information learned in a particular state of mind (e.g., mood) is more easily recalled when in that same state.

Creating a visual and written blueprint for the e-learning module, outlining content flow and interactions.

This model describes levels of increasing complexity in a learner’s understanding of subjects, progressing from simple recall to extended abstract thinking.

Final evaluations used to determine whether learning objectives were met.

Evaluation carried out at the end of the course to assess overall effectiveness and learning outcomes.

Tools to gather feedback from learners to assess the effectiveness of content and instruction.

Integrating environmental and social responsibility into professional development programs.

Tools that support real-time learning activities, such as live chats or breakout rooms.

Developed by Hilda Taba, this model focuses on teachers’ involvement in curriculum development. It follows diagnosis of needs, objectives, content selection, and organization of learning experiences.

Breaking down tasks learners need to perform into steps and skills required.

Ensuring that the content and activities work seamlessly with the chosen technology platform, like an LMS.

This model integrates technology to create a blended learning environment that encourages active engagement with content, often through collaborative group activities and problem-solving tasks.

The finding that long-term memory is increased when some of the learning period is devoted to retrieving information.