Instructional and Learning Design Terminology Explorer

Sharing learning content across multiple platforms or outlets to reach a wider audience.

The phenomenon where memory retrieval is most efficient when in the same context as when the memory was encoded.

This approach emphasizes the context in which learning occurs, including the physical, social, and cultural environment. It suggests that learning is not a separate activity but embedded in real-life scenarios.

Using data and feedback to make iterative improvements to the course content and delivery.

Ongoing learning to maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills.

Programs focused on understanding and implementing CSR initiatives.

Organised learning and development programs within a company to enhance employee skills.

Estimating and managing the budget for course development and implementation.

Gathering feedback from learners, facilitators, and other stakeholders after the course completion.

Deploying the course to the learners via the chosen platform or delivery method.

Software that tracks learners’ activity, progress, and completion of online courses.

Pre-packaged instructional content, often including lessons, quizzes, and exercises.

The process of earning certifications or qualifications that demonstrate professional skills or knowledge.

Learning as an act of empowerment, encouraging learners to question and challenge power structures.

Training focused on skills that are applicable across different departments or roles.

Ensuring that the course content is respectful and appropriate for learners from diverse backgrounds.

Learning is influenced by cultural, historical, and social factors, and occurs within shared activities.

Teaching that acknowledges and incorporates learners’ cultural backgrounds.

Aligning instructional content with learning objectives and standards across multiple lessons or modules.

Allowing users to adjust the display, such as text size or colours.

Collecting and analysing data from assessments, surveys, and system reports to evaluate course effectiveness.

Ensuring learner data is stored and processed in compliance with privacy laws like GDPR.

The aspect of memory that stores facts and events.

Full text versions of multimedia content, including descriptions of non-verbal elements.

Outlining the overall instructional plan, including objectives, content, activities, assessments, and media.