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 * __//E-learning//__: defined as training delivered on a digital device such as a smart phone or a laptop computer that is designed to support individual learning or organizational performance goals (Clark & Mayer, 2011, p. 7) **


 * __//Synchronous e-learning//__: instructor-led learning (Clark & Mayer, 2011, p. 9)Asynchronous e-learning: self-paced individual study (Clark & Mayer, 2011, p. 9) **


 * __//Customized training//__: tailoring content and instructional methods based on the work roles and learning needs of individuals, particularly their prior knowledge (Clark & Mayer, 2011, p. 16) **


 * __//Psychological engagement://__ cognitive processing of content in ways that lead to acquisition of new knowledge and skills (Clark & Mayer, 2011, p. 17) **


 * __//Evidence based practice://__ the idea that instructional practices should be based on research findings and research-based theory (Clark & Mayer, 2011, p. 50) **


 * __//Essential Cognitive Processing://__ cognitive processing aimed at mentally representing the core material (consisting mainly of selecting the relevant material) and is created by the inherent complexity of the material (Clark & Mayer, 2011, p. 37) **


 * __//Instructional Effectiveness//__: identifying instructional methods or features that have been shown to improve learning (Clark & Mayer, 2011, p. 51) **

**__//Pedagogical Agents://__ on-screen characters who help guide the learning process during an e-learning episode (Clark & Myers, 2011, p. 191)** **__//Invisible Authored Text://__ authors that do not tell anything about themselves (Clark & Myers, 2011, p. 17)** **//__Visible Authored Text:__// authors that reveal information about themselves and highlight their personal perspectives (Clark & Myers, 2011, p. 197)** **__//Segmentated Learning://__ breaking complex lessons into smaller parts Clark & Myers, 2011, p. 211)** **__//Pretraining Principals://__ providing information on key words or concepts before beginning a lesson (Clark & Myers, 2011, p. 212)**  **__//Worked Examples//__- a step-by-step demonstration of how to perform a task or solve a problem (Clark & Myers, 2011, p. 224)**

__** Reference: **__ ** __Clark, R. C., & Mayer, R. E. (2011).__ __//E-Learning and the science of instruction: Proven guidelines for consumer and designer of multimedia learning// (3rd ed.) San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.__]]**