Flipped Classroom

Flipped Classroom

Term explanation

Definition and meaning

Flipped Classroom means that students work out the subject matter themselves at home through tasks such as reading, videos, etc. Interactive learning activities and exercises then take place in class.

SlideLizard LIVE is the perfect tool for flipped classroom sessions: embed quizzes and live polls directly in your PowerPoint to test what students prepared at home and drive active discussion in class.

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Closed Questions

Closed questions are questions that can be answered with a limited set of responses — most commonly a simple 'yes' or 'no', or a selection from predefined options. They are used to gather specific, factual information quickly and efficiently. In presentations and training settings, closed questions are useful for gauging audience understanding, confirming agreement, or running quick polls. While efficient, they offer little depth and should be balanced with open-ended questions when richer feedback or discussion is needed.

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AI Agent

An AI agent is a software system that perceives its environment, reasons over context, and autonomously takes actions to achieve a defined goal — without requiring a human to trigger each individual step. Unlike a chatbot that responds to a single prompt, an AI agent plans, executes multi-step tasks, uses tools, and adapts based on the results it observes. AI agents can operate independently or as part of larger multi-agent systems, and are increasingly embedded in enterprise software to automate complex workflows across departments.

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Informative Presentations

An informative presentation is designed to educate the audience about a specific topic, concept, or set of facts. The goal is to transfer knowledge clearly and accurately, without persuading or selling. Informative presentations are common in academic settings, corporate briefings, technical training, and media briefings. They rely on well-structured content, clear visuals, and objective language to ensure the audience walks away with a solid, accurate understanding.

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Agent Loop

The agent loop is the core operating cycle of an autonomous AI agent. It runs continuously through four phases: Perception (gathering information), Reasoning (planning the next step), Action (executing — such as calling a tool or generating content), and Observation (evaluating the result). The loop repeats until the task is complete or the agent requires human input. This is the mechanism behind Agentic AI systems — it is what allows agents to handle complex, multi-step tasks that a single prompt-and-response model could not.

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