Some key eLearning Terms and Definitions

Here is a list of eLearning terms compiled in my investigation of the topic: "eLearning versus Face to Face Instruction":

E-learning (electronic learning): Term covering a wide set of applications and processes, such as web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration. It includes the delivery of content via Internet, intranet/extranet (LAN/WAN), audio- and videotape, satellite broadcast, interactive TV, CD-ROM, and more.

E-learning 2.0: Refer to new ways of thinking about e-learning inspired by the emergence of Web 2.0.

F2F (face-to-face): Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment.

Online: The state in which a computer is connected to another computer or server via a network. A computer communicating with another computer.

Online community: A meeting place on the Internet for people who share common interests and needs. Online communities can be open to all or be by membership only and may or may not be moderated.

Online learning: Learning delivered by web-based or Internet-based technologies. See web-based training and Internet-based training.

Blended Learning: Blended learning is an instructional approach that includes a combination of online and in-person learning activities. For example, students can complete online self-paced assignments by a certain date and then meet on-site or online for additional learning activities.

Computer-based Training (CBT): CBT refers to any type of course that runs on a computer, either on a CD, on a person’s hard drive or on the Internet. The distinguishing point is that computer-based training does not involve an instructor or facilitator who is physically present. Now that most computer-based training occurs via the Internet, the term is used infrequently. More common terms are online learning, eLearning and Web-based Training (WBT).

Instructor Led Training (ILT): ILT typically refers to providing instruction in a classroom environment where the instructor and learners are together at the same time and in the same physical location.

Web-based Training (WBT): WBT refers to all types of digital instruction in which the learning material is presented via the Internet.

Authoring Tool – ELearning and training software that assists in creating online courses, or the final elearning material for a learner’s use. Some examples include Articulate Storyline, Articulate Studio, Adobe Captivate, and iSpring Presenter.

Learning Management Systems (LMS) – A combination of tools and software that allows for the planning, scheduling, and delivering of online training courses. The system often has mechanisms in place to measure learning and progress.

MOOC – Short for Massive Open Online Course, MOOC classes are often focused on an academic discipline (but not always). Popular MOOC programs include edX and Coursera.

SCORM – The acronym for Sharable Content Object Reference Model, SCORM is the old model for packaging elearning modules so that they can be launched (and tracked) from an LMS.

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Association for Talent Development (formerly ASTD) (n.d.). Glossary. Retrieved from: https://www.td.org/Publications/Newsletters/Learning-Circuits/Glossary

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Malamed, Connie. (n.d.). the eLearning Coach Glossary of Online Learning Terms. Retrieved from: http://theelearningcoach.com/resources/online-learning-glossary-of-terms/

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Ferriman, Justin (2014, January 23). Learn Dash Blog Post – Must Know Elearning Terms. Retrieved from http://www.learndash.com/must-know-elearning-terms/

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