A new learning model that centers the education around the student. The system/software adapt to the knowledge and progress of the student to quickly work through material with which the student is familiar and spend more time on material with which the student is unfamiliar or struggling.

http://www.mheducation.com/ideas/what-is-adaptive-learning.html.html.html.html#

Mathematical analysis of data to identify trends and predict impact of or evaluate effectiveness of certain interventions

http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/analytics.html

The instruction of adults

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/andragogy

Outside the conrtaints of time. In education, learning does not take place at the same time and place for everyone.

http://edglossary.org/asynchronous-learning/

Extremely large sets of data that cannot be collected, computed, and analyzed using traditional methods. However, big data is important to the strategic planning and decision making process.

https://www.sas.com/en_us/insights/big-data/what-is-big-data.html

A new learning model that focuses on the acquisition of knowledge rather than seat time. It measures what the student has learned rather than how long the student has been engaged with the material

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-robert-mendenhall/competency-based-learning-_b_1855374.html

Theory that learning occurs through connections within networks of learners. Technology creates more opportunities for students to share information.

https://www.learning-theories.com/connectivism-siemens-downes.html

Theory that individuals learn and understand based on their experiences

http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/

The method of organizing and presenting of information in an effective and appealing manner

https://blog.hootsuite.com/beginners-guide-to-content-curation/

System used to collect and analyze information about customer interactions.

http://searchcrm.techtarget.com/definition/CRM

Online indicator of an accomplishment or acheivement. Can be created, issued, and shared to demonstrate skillsets on professional profiles or e-portfolios

https://www.hastac.org/initiatives/digital-badges

Emergence of fully online learning from extensive, varying instruction methods and resources.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6MLLkmXee0

Theory that individuals should be taught basic cultural skills in traditional methods

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essentialism

A new learning model in which the lecture and homework pieces of a course are flipped. Students are given material to study at home such as videos, podcasts, e-books, etc. Classroom time is spent on discussions, projects, and working through more challenging material as a group.

https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7081.pdf

Basic services are free while more advanced services require payment/premium

http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/freemium.html

A teaching approach that uses gameplay as an instructional method. Game has learning objectives and helps the learner retain and apply learned material

http://edtechreview.in/dictionary/298-what-is-game-based-learning

Applies elements of a game such as badges, awards, points, etc. and applies them to non-game situations. This can be used to add exctitement to an otherwise mundane or monotonous task

http://edtechreview.in/dictionary/298-what-is-game-based-learning

The study of self-directed learning, typically in adults.

https://heutagogycop.wordpress.com/history-of-heutagogy/

Learning that combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning activities. The two are intended to compliment one another to give the student the best learning experience possible

http://www4.uwm.edu/ltc/hybrid/about_hybrid/

Way of presenting complex and/or boring material in a more interesting and engaging manner.

https://www.customermagnetism.com/infographics/what-is-an-infographic/

Theory that individuals are passive recipients of information from a teacher or instructor

https://www.igi-global.com/dictionary/instructivism/14868

A system which allows instruction to be created, delivered, and monitored online.

https://www.talentlms.com/what-is-an-lms/

System within an LMS that combines learning modules and assessments.

http://www.eduventures.com/2015/04/the-lrm-movement/

Originally a term from pop music, a mashup is a mixture of differing content combined to create a new view/experience for the user.

https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-mashup-1616669

Courses available freely through open-licensing to large populations online.

http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/moocs/about

Materials made available publicly online for free with open licensing. Anyone can legally obtain a copy.

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/access-to-knowledge/open-educational-resources/what-are-open-educational-resources-oers/

Evaluation of college-level knowledge gained outside the classroom for which college credit is granted.

http://www.acenet.edu/news-room/Pages/Adult-Learners-Guide-to-PLA.aspx

Online software that allows for the exchange of information between student, parents, and university staff

http://www.techlearning.com/student-information-systems

The first page a user sees when visiting a website. It is typically a site that acts like an intro that links to the main site.

https://instapage.com/what-is-a-splash-page-chapter-1

Content created by students and shared in collaborative learning efforts

http://studentgeneratedcontent.weebly.com/

Method by which a user interacts with a device such as mouse, keyboard, website, or mobile app

http://searchmicroservices.techtarget.com/definition/user-interface-UI