Definitions

__Definintions__
E-learning: Instruction outside of a traditional classroom that is delivered on a digital device such as a computer or mobile device

Synchronous e-learning: e-learning that is led by an instructor

Asynchronous e-learning: e-learning where the student determines the pace

Customized training: training that is adjusted for content and learning needs of each learner based on their prior knowledge

Psychological engagement: cognitive processes that lead to acquiring new knowledge and skills

Evidence based practice: instructional techniques based on research findings and theory

Essential Cognitive Processing: focuses on the complexity of the material

Instructional Effectiveness: identifying instructional methods or features that improve leraning

Personalization Principle: The art of making something less formal and more friendly for the user

Pedagogical Agents: on-screen characters that assist the user with the learning process during an e-learning session

Invisible Authored Text: Instructional material written where the authors do not tell the reader anything about themselves

Visible Authored Text: Instructional material written where the authors give the reader information about themselves and their personal perspective

Segmentated Learning- breaking segments of learning into small parts, following by puting all the peices together, as a puzzle, allowing the viewer to begin at concrete level leading to a more abstract level of learning.

Pretraining Principals: pertains to key names and characters in the readings.

Worked Examples- aids in form of visual illustrations, written descriptions, or audio descriptions.

The same conclusion applies to quantitative measures (when the dataabout behavioral measures (for example, answers on a test or ratings on a questionnaire) and physiological measures (such as eye movements or brain activity). __How to Assess Worked Examples__ 1) Fade worked examples into background 2)Promote Self- Examination A) Questions B) Active Observation 3)Instructional Explainations 4) Media A) Visual B) Audio 1) Integrate multiple methods togethers to suit those who have a disability 2) Meaning concepts 3) Pace 4) Familiar Concepts

5)Near Transfer- allow students apply aspects in real world 6) Far transer- view different aspects to solve problems A) Varied B) Questions C) Comparison