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Learnura Glossary

Plain-language definitions for the terms you'll encounter throughout the platform.

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A

Accredited School

An educational institution that has been officially recognised as meeting established quality standards set by a recognised accrediting body.

Asynchronous Learning

A mode of education where students access pre-recorded content, assignments, and materials at their own pace, without requiring simultaneous participation.

Assessment

Any method used to evaluate a student's knowledge, skills, or progress β€” including quizzes, tests, assignments, or practical demonstrations.

B

Blended Learning

An instructional approach that combines traditional classroom methods with online digital activities, offering the flexibility of both.

C

Cohort

A group of learners who start and progress through a course or programme together at the same time.

Certificate

A formal document issued upon successful completion of a course or programme, confirming that specific skills or knowledge have been acquired.

Curriculum

The structured set of topics, lessons, and learning objectives that define a course or educational programme.

D

Dashboard

A personalised digital interface where learners or tutors can view progress, upcoming sessions, enrolled courses, and account activity.

E

E-Learning

Education delivered entirely or primarily through digital means β€” including video lessons, interactive modules, and virtual classrooms.

Enrolment

The process by which a student registers for and gains access to a course, school programme, or tutoring session on Learnura.

F

Formative Assessment

Ongoing evaluations during the learning process designed to monitor student progress and provide feedback rather than assign a final grade.

G

Grade

A score or mark that represents a student's performance on an assessment, assignment, or overall course completion.

I

Instructor

A qualified individual responsible for delivering course content on Learnura, which may include tutors, teachers, trainers, or subject matter experts.

Interactive Session

A live or real-time learning experience where students can engage directly with an instructor through questions, polls, or collaborative activities.

L

Learning Pathway

A curated sequence of courses, modules, or sessions designed to guide a learner from beginner to proficient in a specific subject or skill.

Live Class

A synchronous online session broadcast in real time, enabling students and instructors to interact simultaneously via video and chat.

M

Module

A self-contained unit within a course covering a specific topic or set of learning objectives, typically made up of lessons and assessments.

O

On-Demand

Content that is pre-recorded and available for learners to access at any time, removing the need to attend a scheduled session.

P

Peer Review

A process where students evaluate and provide feedback on each other's work, fostering critical thinking and collaborative learning.

Progress Tracking

Tools and features that allow learners and instructors to monitor completion rates, quiz scores, and overall advancement through a course.

Q

Quiz

A short assessment embedded within a course to test comprehension of recently covered material and reinforce key concepts.

R

Revenue Share

The percentage of course or session earnings paid out to an instructor. Learnura offers up to 80% revenue share for tutors.

S

School Portal

A dedicated interface for accredited schools on Learnura to manage classes, enrolments, tutors, and student performance.

Self-Paced Learning

A learning mode where students complete course content at their own speed, without set deadlines or mandatory session attendance.

Subscription

A recurring payment plan that grants learners access to a set of courses, schools, or platform features over a defined period.

Synchronous Learning

Education that takes place in real time, requiring all participants to be present simultaneously β€” such as live video classes.

T

Tutor

A verified educator on Learnura who offers one-on-one sessions, group classes, or pre-recorded courses in one or more subject areas.

Transcript

An official record of a learner's completed courses, grades, and certificates earned on the Learnura platform.

V

Verification

The process by which Learnura confirms the credentials, qualifications, and identity of tutors and schools before they can offer services on the platform.

Virtual Classroom

An online environment that replicates the experience of a physical classroom, featuring video, audio, chat, screen sharing, and collaborative tools.

W

Webinar

A live, web-based educational event typically featuring a presentation or lecture that participants attend online, often with a Q&A component.