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Index of terms

Bulk enrolment (Bulk enrolment)

The enrolment of a large number of users into a course at once, usually via an import, a rule, a group or an administrat...

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

A concept whereby students or staff bring their own devices (mobile phones, laptops) to lessons or training sessions.

CBT (Computer-based Training)

A course run on a computer (locally), often without the need for an internet connection.

Certificate (Certificate)

An official document (in paper or digital form) certifying the successful completion of a course.

Certificate verification

The process of verifying the authenticity and validity of a certificate issued upon completion of a course. The LMS can ...

Chat

Instant text-based communication, which e-learning systems often offer for real-time consultations or discussions.

Chatbot

A virtual assistant that automatically communicates with students within the LMS. It helps students navigate the course,...

Cloud

Running software (e.g. an LMS) in the provider’s data centre. This allows easy access from anywhere and simpler scaling.

cmi5

A newer standard (successor to SCORM) for running courses in an LMS with results stored via xAPI/LRS. It provides better...

Cohort (Cohort)

A group of users at the level of the entire LMS or a part thereof, which can be enrolled in courses in bulk or managed a...

Collaborative learning

A method in which learners work in groups, creating or solving tasks together and learning through mutual interaction.

Competence framework

A framework that describes the skills, knowledge and abilities required for a specific job role or level. In e-learning,...

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