Glossary of Learning Terms > L (11 entries)

  • Learner-Centric
    The learner-centric approach supports collaborative and individualized learning by developing and presenting learning materials in a "learner-friendly" way - the learner is responsible and actively involved in gaining new knowledge.
  • Learner Collaboration
    Functionality that allows learners to interact in ways such as live chat, forums, workspace sharing and wikis. See also Wiki , Informal Learning .
  • Learning Content Management System (LCMS)
    A knowledge management environment where instructional designers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) can create, collect, store, deliver and re-use e-learning content from a central object repository, usually a database. Learning content, ...
  • Learning Environment
    The setting in which learning takes place, for example a physical classroom or virtual web-based learning portal.
  • Learning Management System (LMS)
    A system that manages the addition, deployment and tracking of learning content used for training administration and performance management purposes. Most LMS products include functionality for course catalogs (search/browse functionality), launching ...
  • Learning Objects
    Also called reusable learning objects (RLO), the smallest building block used in e-learning programs. Learning objects refer to self-contained chunks of training content that can be assembled with other learning objects ...
  • Learning Objective
    A specific, measurable statement of what the learner will be able to do at the end of the objective or course, stated in behavioral terms (i.e., the behavior you can observe). ...
  • Learning Path
    A path, determined by a trainer or by electronic means, taken by a learner through a range of learning activities. It is usually customized to the learner’s needs and builds knowledge ...
  • Learning Portal
    Any website that offers learners or organizations consolidated access to learning and training resources that originate from multiple sources.
  • Learning Style
    The preferred approach(es) that a learner uses to engage with learning material based on strengths, weaknesses, and preferences. Four widely-accepted learning styles are: visual (learn through seeing), auditory (learn through listening), ...
  • Localization
    The method of tailoring learning to meet the needs of a specific geographic area or target audience. This can be extremely useful when cultural differences exist that may affect the learners’ ...