Glossary

Concept of rapid knowledge uptake made possible by a particular learning environment. Most practices are based on the work of Dr Georgi Lozanov at the University of Sophia in Bulgaria in the 1950s and '60s.

The ADDIE model is a method of project management often used for the production of learning materials. Its very structured approach has been contrasted in recent years with rapid content development and informal learning.

The idea of providing small units of learning content, usually for just-in-time learning. Often bite-sized learning is made up of learning objects, and may be delivered using software such as a Learning Management System or Electronic Performance Support System.

Abbreviation of 'Web Log' - a time-based series of entries in an electronic journal. In a learning context, students are often encouraged to keep blogs as part of their reflective practice during a course of study. They may also read others' blogs as part of their learning.

Groups of individuals who share a common interest, profession and or craft/trade. Extensively examined in the work of Etienne Wenger and Jean Lave, Communities of Practice, or CoP, are in learning often the main providers of support for informal and collaborative learning.