Glossary

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Authentic Assessment

Authentic Assessment

In this mode of assessment, instructors provided creative learning experiences and scenarios to measure students’ ...
Asynchronous Instruction

Asynchronous Instruction

In online settings, asynchronous instruction allows students to engage with course content and assignments on ...
Active Learning

Active Learning

Active learning is an umbrella term for any instructional method that encourages student engagement in ...
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Backwards Design

Backwards Design

This process allows instructors to reverse engineer assignments/course curriculum by considering the learning outcomes for ...
Bloom's Taxonomy

Bloom’s Taxonomy

A classification system used to distinguish different levels (domains) of learning. These domains include: Remembering, ...
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Chunking Information

Chunking Information

A strategy that allows learners to use their short-term memory more effectively by breaking up ...
Constructivism

Constructivism

An educational theory developed by Jean Piaget based upon the belief that learner's construct knowledge ...
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Differentiated Instruction

Differentiated Instruction

Instructors use strategies with the needs of all (diverse) learners in mind. Assignments and assessments ...
Diagnostic Assessment

Diagnostic Assessment

Diagnostic assessments are typically low (or no) stakes assignments that grant an instructor an opportunity ...
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Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning

A process of learning gained through concrete experience, reflection, review, and abstract thinking to reach ...
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Formative Assessment

Formative Assessment

Formative assessments are typically low stakes assignments that grant instructors opportunities to gauge students’ knowledge ...
Flipped Classroom

Flipped Classroom

In a “flipped” classroom, students complete lower level of cognitive work before class, so that ...
Fixed Mindset

Fixed Mindset

A term first coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, someone with a “fixed mindset” believes that their ...
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Gamification

Gamification

Gamification is when gaming mechanics are added into non-gaming environments (such as in an L.M.S. or ...
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HyFlex

HyFlex

HyFlex: The defining characteristic of “flexible hybrid” courses (often shortened to “HyFlex”) is that these ...
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Inquiry-Based Learning

Inquiry-Based Learning

This teaching philosophy helps students develop their critical thinking skills by leveraging their curiosity and ...
Inclusive Teaching

Inclusive Teaching

: Inclusive teaching strategies refer to pedagogical practices that address the needs of all students from all backgrounds ...
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Learning Management System (L.M.S.)

Learning Management System (L.M.S.)

A software application or web-based technology used to plan, implement and assess a specific learning ...
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Memory consolidation and learning

Memory consolidation and learning

The manner in which information enters into a human's long-term memory and becomes crystallized. Photo ...
Meta-cognition

Meta-cognition

Meta-cognition is a reflective process which allows students and instructors a means to build an ...
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Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning

Project-based learning allows students to actively engage in real-world projects. Such an approach allows students ...
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Service Learning

Service Learning

A method of teaching that engages students in direct service as an essential part of ...
Scaffolding

Scaffolding

This refers to assignments and learning units within a course that are structured to build ...
Summative Assessment

Summative Assessment

This type of assessment is used to measure students’ knowledge after a subject has been ...
Student Engagement

Student Engagement

A broad term that suggests students’ interest, curiosity, and passion for the activities in a ...
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Transfer

Transfer

When used within the pedagogical discussions, the term transfer refers to students’ ability to take ...
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Universal Design of Instruction

Universal Design of Instruction

Universal Design of Instruction is a framework focused on making learning available to all students ...