GLOSSARY of e-Learning Terms to Know

e-Learning

LMS (Learning Management System)

SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition)

TPACK (Technological, Pedagogical, Content Knowledge)

Pedagogy

• Applied Learning (Learning by doing; practice; using English)
• Authentic Learning (real-life English)
• Blended Learning (refer to video: best of both worlds)
• Flipped Class (direct teaching at home and independent learning in class)
• Synchronous/Asynchronous Learning (at-the-same-time; not-at-the-same-time)
• Collaborative Learning/Cooperative Learning
• Independent/Self-guided Learning
• Mastery Learning (Learning divided by levels of accomplishment instead of age) (Video)

Teacher Roles

• Expert/"Sage on the Stage" (knowledge-based)
• Coach/"Guide on the Side" (skill-based)
• Monitor
• Supervisor
• Assessor

Assessment

• AfL/AoL (Assessment for Learning/Assessment of Learning)
• Formative Assessment/Summative Assessment
• Self-Assessment/Peer Assessment
• Portfolio/Portfolio Assessment

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