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m-Learning
Stands for "mobile learning" and refers to the usage
of training programs on wireless devices like cell phones,
PDAs, or other such devices. As if we've already figured
out how to effectivelly use our normal computer devices for
learning. m-learning will happen, but not for awhile.
Mastery Learning
Also known as criterion referenced instruction, in which students
are evaluated as having "mastered" or "not mastered" specific
criteria or learning objectives.
Meta Data
Information that provides macro-level details about a course
object, such as author, title, subject, date created, etc.
Typically meta data is recorded in XML files and are read
by LMS and LCMS systems.
Mixed-media
The combination of different delivery media like books, audiotapes,
videotapes and computer programs in one curriculum. Not to
be confused with multimedia, where different media are integrated
into one product. See blended learning.
Model
A representation of an object, process, behavior or attitude
used by a learner for comparison/contrast and duplication/avoidance.
Both positive and negative examples can serve as models.
Modeling
The activity of recreating the functions and aspects of a
model. When a novice sales person watches an expert make a
sales call, and then mimics the expert's tone and wording,
he or she is exhibiting a modeling process.
Modem
A piece of hardware used by computers to transfer and receive
information. The term is taken from the full title MOdulator-DEModulator.
MPEG
A file format digitized video. Largely being replaced "RealVideo"
and the Microsoft Media Player.
Multimedia
The integration of different media, including text, graphics,
audio, video and animation, in one program. Also referred
to as newmedia.
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