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Experiential Learning - A learning approach where knowledge and skills are acquired through direct experience, reflection, and active experimentation rather than passive instruction.
Learning Objectives - Clear statements defining what learners should know, understand, or be able to do after instruction.
Theory of Multiple Intelligences - Howard Gardner's theory proposing that intelligence is not a single general ability but consists of multiple distinct modalities including linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic intelligences.
Cornell Note-Taking Method - A systematic note format dividing the page into cue column, notes section, and summary area.
Summative Assessment - Evaluation at the end of a learning period to measure what has been learned.
Spaced Repetition - A learning technique that reviews information at increasing intervals.
Flipped Classroom - A teaching model where content is learned at home and class time is used for practice and discussion.
Think-Pair-Share - A collaborative learning structure: individual thinking, partner discussion, then class sharing.
Learning by Doing - The principle that active practice and hands-on experience are more effective for learning than passive observation or study alone.
Bloom's Taxonomy - A hierarchy of learning objectives from basic recall to higher-order synthesis and creation.
Stereotype Threat - A situational predicament where people feel at risk of confirming negative stereotypes about their social group, which can impair their performance.
Retrieval Practice - Using testing and recall as a learning strategy, not just an assessment method.
Digital Immigrant - A person who grew up before the widespread adoption of digital technology and adopted it later in life, often retaining pre-digital habits and behaviors.
Andragogy - The art and science of adult learning - how adults learn differently from children.
Debate - A structured form of argumentative discussion in which participants examine and defend different viewpoints on a given topic.
Testing Effect - Actively retrieving information from memory strengthens memory more than simply restudying material.
SWBATS - A framework for writing learning objectives using the stem 'Students Will Be Able To' followed by a measurable action verb.
The Reading Brain - The concept that reading rewires the brain's neural circuits in ways unique to each medium, and that the shift from print to digital is fundamentally altering how we think.
Near vs Far Transfer - Near transfer applies to similar contexts; far transfer applies to very different domains - and is much harder.
Kolb Learning Cycle - Experiential learning model: experience, reflect, conceptualize, experiment - then repeat.
Feynman Technique 2.0 - An enhanced version of the Feynman Technique that adds structured course design, teaching considerations, and deeper simplification strategies.
Troublesome Knowledge - Knowledge that is conceptually difficult, counterintuitive, or challenges existing beliefs.
Elaborative Interrogation - Learning by asking 'why' and 'how' questions about information.
Learning Curve - The rate of improvement in performing a task as experience accumulates.
FSRS - Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler, a modern open-source algorithm that optimizes flashcard review intervals using machine learning.
Socratic Seminar - A formal discussion based on questioning, where participants explore ideas through dialogue.
Pygmalion Effect - Higher expectations lead to improved performance due to changed behavior toward those expected to succeed.
Spacing Effect - Learning is more effective when study sessions are spaced out over time.
Elementary Reading - The first and most basic level of reading focused on literacy itself - recognizing words, understanding sentences, and grasping basic meaning.
Meta-Learning - Learning how to learn - understanding and optimizing your learning process.
Technological Literacy - The ability to understand, use, manage, and evaluate technology effectively and responsibly in personal and professional contexts.
Toxic Memory - A memory formed under coercion or stress that is poorly retained, difficult to recall, and interferes with coherent learning.
Multiple Intelligences Theory - Howard Gardner's theory that intelligence comprises multiple distinct types rather than a single ability.
Lifelong Learning - The continuous, self-motivated pursuit of knowledge and skills throughout one's entire life, extending learning beyond formal education into every stage of adult life and career.
Personal Learning System - A structured system used by individuals to organize and optimize their learning process for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Competency-Based Learning - An educational approach where learner progress is determined by demonstrated mastery of specific skills and competencies rather than time spent in instruction.
Feynman Technique - A learning method based on explaining concepts in simple terms.
Interleaving - Mixing different topics or problem types during study sessions.
DiSSS Learning System - Tim Ferriss's four-step framework for rapid skill acquisition and learning.
Elaboration - Processing information deeply by connecting it to existing knowledge.
Personalized Learning - Tailoring education to individual needs, strengths, interests, and pace.
Transfer Learning - Applying knowledge from one domain to accelerate learning in another.
Universal Design for Learning - A framework providing flexible approaches to meet all learners' needs from the start.
Cognitive Apprenticeship - Learning through observation, coaching, and guided practice - making expert thinking visible.
Knowledge Commerce - The business of packaging and selling expertise as digital products such as online courses, ebooks, and workshops.
Threshold Concepts - Transformative ideas that open new ways of thinking - once crossed, you can't go back.
Competency-Based Education - Education focused on demonstrated skills and knowledge rather than time spent in class.
Problem-Based Learning - Learning through solving authentic, complex problems rather than studying subjects first.
Computational Thinking - A problem-solving approach that uses computer science principles like decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithmic design to tackle complex challenges.
Constructive Alignment - An educational design framework where learning objectives, teaching activities, and assessment tasks are deliberately aligned.
Zone of Proximal Development - The gap between what a learner can do alone and what they can achieve with guidance.
Hidden Curriculum - The unwritten lessons, values, and norms taught implicitly through school culture and structure.
Differentiated Instruction - Adapting teaching methods, content, and assessment to meet diverse learner needs.
Desirable Difficulties - Learning challenges that slow initial performance but enhance long-term retention.
Cognitive Load Theory - Educational theory developed by John Sweller explaining how cognitive load affects learning and performance through working memory constraints.
Generation Effect - A memory phenomenon where information is better remembered if it is actively generated rather than passively read.
Spiral Curriculum - Revisiting topics at increasing complexity as learners develop - building depth through repetition.
Docendo Discimus - The Latin phrase meaning 'by teaching, we learn' - teaching as a path to deeper understanding.
Jigsaw Method - A collaborative learning technique where each student becomes an expert on one piece and teaches others.
Teach Timeless Lessons - A teaching principle that prioritizes concepts, principles, and ideas that age well over time-sensitive information with limited longevity.
Open Access - The practice of making research and knowledge freely available to everyone without financial or legal barriers.
Information Literacy - The ability to recognize when information is needed and to effectively find, evaluate, and use it.
Elaboration Strategies - Learning techniques that connect new information to existing knowledge through explanation and examples.
Peer Instruction - A teaching method where students teach and learn from each other through structured discussion.
Expertise Reversal Effect - Instructional methods effective for novices can become ineffective or even harmful for experts.
Just-in-Time Learning - Learning what you need precisely when you need it.
Adaptive Learning - Technology-driven systems that adjust content and difficulty based on learner performance.
Active Learning - Learning through active engagement - discussion, problem-solving, and application - rather than passive listening.
Understanding by Design - The Wiggins & McTighe framework for curriculum design focused on enduring understanding and transfer.
Instructional Design - The systematic process of creating effective learning experiences and educational materials through analysis, design, development, and evaluation.
Microlearning - Learning in small, focused units that can be consumed in short time periods.
Scaffolding (Learning) - Temporary support structures that help learners accomplish tasks beyond their current abilities.
Productive Failure - Struggling with problems before receiving instruction leads to deeper learning than instruction-first approaches.
Critical Thinking - Disciplined analysis and evaluation of information to form well-reasoned judgments.
Mastery Learning - An approach where students must demonstrate competence before progressing to new material.
Constructivism - A learning theory where learners actively construct knowledge through experience rather than passively receiving it.
Gamification - Using game elements like points, badges, and competition to increase engagement in non-game contexts.
ADDIE Model - A five-phase instructional design framework: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate.
Learning Transfer - The ability to apply knowledge or skills learned in one context to new, different situations.
Media Literacy - The ability to critically analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms to navigate the modern information landscape.
Digital Native - A person who has grown up with digital technology from childhood, intuitively understanding and navigating computers, the internet, and mobile devices.
Backward Design - Starting curriculum design with desired outcomes, then planning assessment and instruction to achieve them.
Formative Assessment - Ongoing assessment during learning that provides feedback to improve understanding.
The Circle of Learning - A cyclical framework describing how learning progresses through experience, reflection, conceptualization, and experimentation.
First Principles Learning - A learning approach that builds understanding from fundamental concepts rather than memorizing procedures or copying examples.
Heutagogy - Self-determined learning for complex, rapidly-changing environments - beyond self-directed learning.
Active Recall - Retrieving information from memory as a learning technique.

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