Terms & Definitions

eLearning Glossary

The complete A to Z list of eLearning terms to master

30 60 90 Day Plan

Action Planning

Active Learning

Active Listening

Adaptive Learning

Adult Learning Theory

Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL)

Asynchronous Learning

Augmented Reality Training

Bite-Sized Learning

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Tools

Bloom's Taxonomy

Brain-Based Learning

Breakout Sessions

Career Development

Change Management

Chief Learning Officer (CLO)

Classroom-Based Training

Cognitive Learning Theory

Cognitive Presence

Cohort Learning

Collaborative Learning

Communication Skills

Competency Assessment

Compliance Training

Computer-Based Training

Constructivist Learning Theory

Content Library

Content Management System (CMS)

Content On-Demand (COD)

Contextual Learning

Continual Education Unit (CEU)

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Continuous Learning

Corporate Communication

Corporate Training

Crisis Management

Critical Thinking

Cultural Diversity Training

Cultural Intelligence

Customer Service Training

Customer Training

Customer Training Program

Customer Training Software

Customer Training Strategy

Design Thinking

Development Opportunities

Diagnostic Assessments

Differentiated Learning

Digital Training

Directed Learning

Distance Learning

Diversity Training

Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve

Educational Quizzes

Elearning Authoring

Elearning Engagement

Elearning Strategy

Emotional Intelligence

Employee Coaching

Employee Development

Employee Engagement

Employee Evaluation

Employee Feedback

Employee Motivation

Employee Onboarding

Employee Recognition

Employee Retention

Employee Training

Employee Training Automation

Employee Training Plan

Enterprise Learning Strategy

Enterprise Training

Ethical Training

Executive Coaching

Executive Onboarding

Executive Presence

Executive Training

Experiential Learning

Extended Enterprise Training

Face-To-Face Learning

Facilitator Development

Facilitator-Led Training

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