Instructional and Learning Design Terminology Explorer

Text-to-Speech

Technology that converts written content into spoken words.

view

Time Flexibility

Allowing extended deadlines or flexible participation times.

view

Time Management

Planning and allocating sufficient time for each phase of the instructional design process.

view

Training Delivery Planning

Deciding how and when the training will be delivered, including timelines and schedules.

view

Transactional Distance Theory

The degree of interaction and communication between learners and instructors influences learning outcomes, especially in distance learning.

view

Transcripts for Audio Content

Providing text versions of audio content for accessibility.

view

Transformative Learning

Focuses on how learners' deeply held beliefs and assumptions are challenged and transformed through reflection.

view

Trigger Warnings

Alerts about potentially distressing content to protect sensitive learners.

view

Tutorials

Step-by-step guides that instruct learners on how to perform a task or understand a concept.

view

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

A framework for designing learning that is accessible to all, offering multiple ways of representation, expression, and engagement.

view

Upskilling

Acquiring new skills to enhance current job performance or meet industry demands.

view

User Testing

Allowing a sample group of learners to test the course and provide feedback before full deployment.

view

Version Control

Tracking changes to content and course materials to ensure updates are documented and managed.

view

Vicarious Learning

Learning that occurs by observing the actions and outcomes of others' behaviours.

view

Video Authoring Tools

Tools for creating and editing instructional videos, like Camtasia or Adobe Premiere.

view

Video Conferencing Tools

Tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet, used for synchronous online learning.

view

Video Hosting Platforms

Platforms like YouTube or Vimeo used to host and distribute educational videos.

view

Videos

Visual media used to explain, demonstrate, or engage learners in the subject matter.

view

Virtual Classroom

An online learning space where instructors and learners can interact in real time.

view

Virtual Reality (VR)

Immersive technology that allows learners to engage in a simulated environment for experiential learning.

view

Visual Alternatives

Offering text alternatives for visual elements like charts for those with visual impairments.

view

Voice Recognition Software

Tools that allow interaction via voice instead of typing for accessibility.

view

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)

Guidelines for making web content accessible, particularly for people with disabilities.

view

Web Accessibility Standards

Guidelines for ensuring that online content is accessible to people with disabilities, such as WCAG.

view

Web Conferencing Tools

Platforms used for conducting webinars and online lectures, such as Webex or GoToWebinar.

view

Instructional and Learning Design Terminology Explorer

Text-to-Speech

Time Flexibility

Time Management

Training Delivery Planning

Transactional Distance Theory

Transcripts for Audio Content

Transformative Learning

Trigger Warnings

Tutorials

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Upskilling

User Testing

Version Control

Vicarious Learning

Video Authoring Tools

Video Conferencing Tools

Video Hosting Platforms

Videos

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Reality (VR)

Visual Alternatives

Voice Recognition Software

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)

Web Accessibility Standards

Web Conferencing Tools

Your learning design platform 🚀

Why not get started today?