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Target Population
The audience defined in age, background, ability, and preferences,
among other things, for which a given course of instruction
is intended.
Task Analysis
A process of examining a given job to define the discrete
steps (tasks) that insure effective and efficient performance
of the job's requirements.
TBL
Acronym for Technology-based Learning. Synonymous with TBT,
or Technology-based Training. Just say e-learning.
TBT
See Technology-based Training.
TCP/IP
Transmission control protocol/ Internet protocol. The set
of rules and formats used when transmitting data between servers
and clients over the Internet.
Technology-based Training (TBT)
The term encompassing all uses of a computer in support of
learning, including but not limited to tutorials, simulations,
collaborative learning environments, and performance support
tools. Synonyms include CBL (computer-based learning), TBL
(technology-based learning), CBE (computer-based education),
CBT (computer-based training), e-learning, and any number
of other variations.
Terminal Objective
A learning objective the student should be able to master
after completing a specific lesson or part of a lesson.
Text
The medium of delivering information via words to be read
and interpreted by the learner. Compare to audio, video, graphic,
and animation.
Tutorial
A mode of instruction that presents content, checks understanding
or performance, and continues on to the next relevant selection
of content. Tutorials may be linear or branched.
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