Terms & Definitions

eLearning Glossary

The complete A to Z list of eLearning terms to master

30 60 90 Day Plan
360 Feedback
70 20 10 Rule
ADDIE Model
AICC
ARCS
Action Planning
Active Learning
Active Listening
Adaptive Learning
Adult Learning Theory
Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL)
Agile Learning
Assessments
Assignments
Asynchronous Learning
Attrition Rate
Augmented Reality Training
Badges
Bias 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)
Churn Rate
Classroom-Based Training
Cloud LMS
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
Cross-Training
Cultural Diversity Training
Cultural Intelligence
Customer Service Training
Customer Training
Customer Training Program
Customer Training Software
Customer Training Strategy
DEI Training
Design Thinking
Development Opportunities
Diagnostic Assessments
Differentiated Learning
Digital Training
Directed Learning
Distance Learning
Diversity Training
Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve
Educational Quizzes
Elearning
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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