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Index of terms

Shibboleth

An open-source solution for authentication and SSO, widely used in academic settings.

Showcase

A showcase is a presentation or demonstration of a specific product, solution or project that highlights its key feature...

Simulation

In e-learning, this involves creating an artificial environment or situation where students can practise real-life tasks...

SMART

SMART is an acronym used to define clear and achievable objectives, including those for educational courses. It stands f...

SME (Subject Matter Expert)

A subject matter expert or content expert who ensures the factual accuracy and relevance of courses

Social Learning

Learning based on collaboration and sharing (forums, group discussions, peer review), often within a virtual LMS environ...

SSO (Single Sign-On)

The ability to log in to the LMS using a single account that the user also uses for other corporate systems (e.g. MS Act...

Storyboard

Course script (screens, text, interactions, media) used prior to actual production.

Storytelling

A story-based teaching method – the course presents content to students through storytelling. Storytelling enhances rete...

Student profile

Collects information on the student’s results, certificates and preferences in one place. It may also contain other pers...

Study programme (Study plan)

A predefined sequence of courses or modules that a student must complete in order to achieve a certain level or certific...

Study timeline

A graphical representation of a student’s progress over time. It helps to visualise the learning journey, deadlines and ...

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