Digital learning: The 10 most important terms at a glance

The world of digital learning is full of terms and acronyms you’ll need to know. Get a quick overview now with these handy 1-sentence definitions!

Clear and concise: Definitions for digital learning

Asynchronous learning

Definition: Asynchronous means time-delayed, meaning that communication between learner and trainer doesn’t occur at the same moment.

Blended Learning

Definition: Blended learning is a method in which different forms of learning are merged - in practice, often classic face-to-face sessions with an accompanying online course. Learn more on our info page "blended learning in practice".

eLearning

Definition: eLearning is an umbrella term for when all learning takes place in a digital format, in which various methods can be used.

Gamification

Definition: Gamification means using game principles and our natural play instinct to encourage learning success, for children as well as for adults.

Learning on Demand

Definition: Learning on demand means content is available precisely when the learner needs it.

LMS

Definition: LMS stands for Learning Management System, a digital platform for managing eLearning.

Microlearning

Definition: Microlearning means learning in small bites and is mainly used as a method of eLearning.

MOOC

Definition: MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course and thus refers to digital courses (online) with very large numbers of participants (massive) that are freely available (open).

WBT

Definition: WBT stands for Web-Based-Training and is a rather outdated term for all learning methods in which content is accessed via the Internet.

Webinar

Definition: A webinar is a web seminar that combines live and online characteristics: a seminar that takes place at a specific time in a specific digital location.