Instructional and Learning Design Terminology Explorer

Definitions and practical guidance for the phrases, terminology and acronyms used by Instructional Designers, Learning Designers and Learning Experience Designers.

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)

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

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

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

Live or recorded online seminars where learners can interact with the presenter and content.
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Whiteboard Animations

Animated videos that simulate hand-drawn illustrations on a whiteboard to explain concepts.
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Work-Based Learning

Learning that takes place through doing tasks or projects directly related to one's job.
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Working Memory

The part of short-term memory that is concerned with immediate, conscious perceptual and linguistic processing.
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Workplace Learning Culture

A work environment that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
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Workplace Mentorship Programs

Structured programs where experienced employees mentor less experienced colleagues.
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Worksheets

Documents that contain exercises or questions to help learners practice skills or concepts.
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xAPI (Experience API)

A specification for tracking learning experiences both inside and outside the LMS.
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Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

Learning happens when a learner is guided by a more knowledgeable other through tasks they can't perform independently.
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