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Index of terms

LMS (Learning Management System)

A centralised platform for the management, delivery and assessment of online courses and training programmes.

Logging

Logging refers to the recording of users’ activities and events in online systems. In the context of an LMS, it is used ...

Login (Log-in)

The process of entering user details (username + password, or 2FA where applicable) to access e-learning.

Login details (Credentials)

Details (usually a username and password) required to log in to a system, e.g. an LMS or other application.

LRS (Learning Record Store)

A repository for data from xAPI (Tin Can) interactions; it stores students’ ‘activity’ from various sources (apps, websi...

LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability)

A standard developed by IMS Global that links various tools and courses within a single LMS.

LXP (Learning Experience Platform)

A platform focused on personalised content, recommendations and the ‘curation’ of courses according to user preferences.

M-learning (Mobile Learning)

Learning via mobile devices (smartphones, tablets), usually with an emphasis on shorter, interactive content.

MFA (Multi-factor authentication)

Multi-factor user identity authentication (Multi-factor Authentication), for example, a combination of a password and a ...

Microlearning

Short, targeted learning modules, often focused on a single skill or area of knowledge.

Microvideo

A short (often under 2 minutes) instructional video, part of microlearning, which quickly presents a specific tip or pro...

Migration

The transfer of data, users or courses from an old system (LMS) to a new one, often involving format conversion and test...

Looking for a suitable education system?

Try our LMS Catalogue. In the catalogue you will find an overview of all the major systems that are used for the administration and management of online education. You can filter or compare individual learning managements systems.

Go to the LMS Catalogue