The world of digital learning is full of terminology and abbreviations that you should know. Get a quick overview now – with the help of 1-sentence definitions!
Short and Clear: Definitions Related to Digital Learning
Asynchronous Learning
Blended Learning
E-Learning
Gamification
Learning on Demand
LMS
Microlearning
MOOC
WBT
Webinar
Asynchronous Learning
Definition: Asynchronous means time-shifted, meaning that communication between learner and trainer takes place at different times.
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Blended Learning
Definition: Blended Learning is a method where different learning forms merge together – in practice often classic in-person appointments plus accompanying online courses.
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E-Learning
Definition: E-Learning is an umbrella term for all learning in digital form, where various methods can be employed.
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Gamification
Definition: Gamification means the use of game principles and utilizes our natural drive to play for better learning success – for children as well as adults.
More on gamification in further education
Learning on Demand
Definition: Learning on Demand means learning on request: content is available exactly when the learner needs it.
More on the trend of Learning on Demand
LMS
Definition: LMS stands for Learning Management System and refers to a digital learning platform for managing E-Learnings.
More on LMS and the subforms LCMS and LXP
Microlearning
Definition: Microlearning means learning in small bites and is primarily used as a method in E-Learning.
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MOOC
Definition: MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course and refers to digital courses (online) with very large numbers of participants (massive), which are freely available (open).
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WBT
Definition: WBT stands for Web-Based Training and is an older term for all learning methods where content is accessed over the internet.
More on the difference between WBT and Blended Learning
Webinar
Definition: A webinar is a web seminar that combines the formats live and online: a seminar that takes place at a specific time at a specific digital location.
