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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Other glossary terms

Microlearning

Microlearning delivers educational content in short, focused segments — typically between 3 and 10 minutes. Rather than completing a lengthy course, learners engage with bite-sized units that cover a single concept or skill. Microlearning is effective for knowledge reinforcement, mobile training, and just-in-time learning. It fits naturally into busy workdays and is widely used in corporate onboarding, compliance training, and professional development programs.

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Written Communication

Written communication is the transmission of information through written text — including emails, reports, proposals, presentations, messages, and documentation. Unlike spoken communication, written messages persist over time and can be reviewed, shared, and referenced repeatedly. Effective written communication requires clarity, appropriate structure, careful word choice, and an understanding of the reader's needs and context. In business settings, it is one of the primary channels for formal decisions, instructions, and record-keeping.

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Audience Response System (ARS)

Audience Response Systems (ARS) are technical solutions that are used in presentations in order to increase the interaction between the presenter and the audience. There are various forms of ARS that offer different features.

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mLearning

Mobile learning (mlearning) refers to educational content and experiences delivered on smartphones, tablets, or other portable devices. It makes learning accessible anywhere and at any time, without requiring a desk or desktop computer. Mlearning formats include short videos, podcasts, interactive quizzes, and microlearning modules optimized for smaller screens. It is particularly effective for field-based workers, distributed teams, and learners with irregular schedules.

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