Active LearningA teaching method that engages learners directly in the learning process through activities and discussions, rather than passive listening. Great active learning gives the learning the opportunity to try out learning objectives, and this approach informs every design at knackit.io |
Adaptive LearningTechnology-based learning systems that adapt to the needs of each learner, providing customized resources and activities. |
AndragogyThe method and practice of teaching adult learners, focusing on their needs and experiences. At knackit.io, professional adults are our primary audience, and everything is geared to them. |
AssessmentThe process of evaluating a learner's understanding and skills through various methods like quizzes, tests, and observations. Assessment drives the active learning and feedback processes at knackit.io, but don't worry, we go well beyond silly quizes into real-world scenarios and application. |
Asynchronous LearningLearning that does not occur in real-time, allowing learners to access materials and complete work at their own pace. Books were probably the first asynchronous resource, they've been succeeded by videos, quizzes, scenarios, and interactive modules. |
Blended LearningAn instructional approach that combines online digital media with traditional face-to-face or live video classroom methods. At kanckit.io, we believe that almost every organizational challenge requires a combination of learning approaches to deliver the best possible outcomes. |
Bloom’s TaxonomyA classification of learning objectives within education, dividing them into cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. |
Cognitive DevelopmentThe construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem-solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adulthood. |
Cognitive LoadThe amount of mental effort being used in the working memory, critical for designing effective instructional materials. |
Collaborative LearningAn educational approach involving joint intellectual effort by students working in small groups to accomplish a goal. At knackit.io we love team projects and breakouts |