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Delivery Method
Term describing the way in which training is distributed to
learners. Print-based workbooks, classroom, video, audio tapes,
CD-ROM, and Internet are all sample delivery methods. See
also the term "blended solution" which is the in
vogue jargon describing using a mix of media elements to deliver
a course or curriculum.
Design
The second step in the classic A-D-D-I-E model of Instructional
System Design. The design phase builds on the analysis information
and includes the formulation of a detailed plan for the instruction,
known as the Design Document. Sometimes Design is broken into
"high level design" for the design doc and "low
level design" which culuminates in a script or storyboard.
Designer
Used to describe any member of a training project team, usually
referring to creators such as writers, graphic artists, and
programmers. Technically, this term should refer only to instructional
designers, but it is often used synonomously with the term
developer.
Developer
Used to describe a member of a training project team involved
in development activities or the project team as a whole.
Could refer to an instructional designer, graphic designer,
writer, etc.
Development
The third step in the classic A-D-D-I-E model of Instructional
System Design. The development phase follows the plans created
in the design phase to create materials ready for several
iterations of testing and refinement.
Digital
Opposite of analog. Computer signals, the information manipulated
by a computer and transferred on the Internet, are digital.
A digital signal varies by discrete values only; that is any
point defined within a digital signal will have the value
of either 1 or 0.
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Refers to high speed Internet connections obtained through
a special service of the phone company, using their standard
telephone line.
Domains of Learning
Three divisions used to classify types of learning: psychomotor
(physical), cognitive (mental), and affective (emotional).
Drill and Practice
An interactive exercise used to develop basic skills like
keyboard operation. Involves the repetition of short sequences
of practice, chained together to make up more complex processes.
Although extremely effective, this method is usually now
avoided as an instructional technique because it is considered
boring, simple, and unglamorous. Isn't it amazing how so many
care about style over results?
DSL
See Digital Subscriber Line.
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory. Like a CD-ROM, an
optical disc recorded on and read by a laser, but used to
store even larger quantities of information, specifically
8.5 gigabytes
DVD or DVD-ROM
See Digital Versatile Disc.
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