Instructional and Learning Design Terminology Explorer

A mix of online digital media and traditional face-to-face learning methods.

The use of blockchain for secure credentialing and record-keeping in education.

Not a traditional model, but a hierarchical classification of learning objectives ranging from lower-order skills (remembering, understanding) to higher-order skills (analyzing, evaluating, creating).

Learning principles based on how the brain processes information, focusing on engagement and patterns.

Interactive learning environments where learners' choices influence the outcome, simulating decision-making.

Providing real-time captions for live online events.

Using real-world examples to illustrate complex concepts and encourage problem-solving.

Planning and implementing strategies to help learners and stakeholders adapt to new learning initiatives.

Breaking down information into smaller, manageable units to enhance comprehension and retention.

Subtitles for videos that include dialogue and sound effects for the hearing impaired.

Services like Google Drive or Dropbox used to store and share learning resources.

Tools that allow for the creation, distribution, and analysis of assessments in the cloud.

Authoring tools hosted on the cloud, enabling collaborative e-learning content creation.

Using online, remote servers to host and deliver educational content and resources.

A process of supporting learners to achieve specific professional goals through guidance and feedback.

A method of teaching by demonstrating skills and processes, with learners gradually taking on more responsibility.

Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, influencing decision-making.

A theory that suggests learners actively construct their own understanding based on their experiences.

The construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem-solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adulthood.

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or ideas.

The mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts or to think about multiple concepts simultaneously.

The total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory.

Simplifying information to prevent cognitive overload, helping those with cognitive disabilities.

Learning is hindered when the working memory is overwhelmed by too much information at once.

A situation where too much information is presented, overwhelming the working memory.