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Types of reflection activities and what they do

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Types of job aids

Checklists record the essential steps in a procedure or components of a system. Format the checklist for printing. For online checklists, use checkboxes so learners can keep track of times completed.

Reference summaries recap crucial information in a field. They are sometimes called a crib sheet or cheat sheet. One common form is the pocket-sized card listing commands of a computer program or their keyboard shortcuts.

Glossaries define the terms, abbreviations, and symbols in a subject area.

Calculators perform mathematical calculations for learners, eliminating the need to memorize formulas and complex tables.

E-consultants dispense advice on complex situations.

Glossaries, calculators and e-consultants make special use of electronic media, and will be described in greater detail. Glossaries, calculators and e-consultants make special use of electronic media, and will be described in greater detail.

Content taken from E-Learning by Design (Horton, 2006).

Types of research activities

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Types of original-work activities

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Types of community activities

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Connect Activities Job Aid