EdTech Glossary
This glossary standardizes the most common terms used across segment modules. Expand as new concepts are introduced.
Core Definitions
- LMS (Learning Management System): Platform used to deliver, organize, and track learning content and assignments.
- SIS (Student Information System): System of record for student enrollment, attendance, grades, and compliance.
- OPM (Online Program Manager): Company that partners with universities to operate online degree programs.
- LXP (Learning Experience Platform): Platform designed to personalize learning pathways and content discovery.
- ISA (Income Share Agreement): Financing model where learners repay a percentage of income for a defined period.
- CBE (Competency‑Based Education): Credentialing based on demonstrated mastery rather than seat time.
- Proctoring: Technology or services that monitor assessments for integrity and compliance.
- Credentialing: Formal recognition of a learning outcome (degree, certificate, badge).
- EdFin / EduFin: Financial products or infrastructure enabling access to education.
- Adaptive Learning: Systems that adjust content and difficulty based on learner performance.
- Learning Analytics: Data tools that measure progress, engagement, and outcomes.
- Assessment Integrity: Methods to validate identity, prevent cheating, and verify outcomes.
Expanded Terms (Segment Coverage)
- Academic Bank of Credits (ABC): India’s credit ledger enabling stackable credentials across institutions.
- Admissions CRM: System that manages inquiry-to-enrollment workflows, lead scoring, and yield optimization.
- AR/VR Learning: Immersive delivery using augmented or virtual reality for simulation-based practice.
- BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later): Short‑term financing used for tuition or course payments.
- Cohort‑Based Course: Time‑bound learning group with fixed start/end dates and peer accountability.
- CLR (Comprehensive Learner Record): Standard for portable learner records and verifiable credentials.
- Compliance Reporting: Institutional evidence required for accreditation or regulatory audits.
- Digital Badges: Portable micro‑credentials verifying skill mastery or achievements.
- Early‑Warning System: Analytics that flag at‑risk learners for proactive intervention.
- FERPA / COPPA / GDPR / DPDP: Major privacy frameworks for student data (US/US/EU/India).
- Hybrid Learning: Blended online + offline delivery for improved engagement and trust.
- Internal Talent Marketplace: Platform matching employees to projects/roles based on skills.
- Learning Experience Platform (LXP): Engagement‑first learning with personalization and discovery.
- Micro‑credentials: Short, stackable credentials aligned to specific skills or outcomes.
- NCrF (National Credit Framework): India’s framework for credit transfers across institutions.
- NAAC / AICTE: Indian accreditation and technical education regulators.
- ODL (Open & Distance Learning): India’s regulated online/distance degree category.
- Outcome‑Based Education (OBE): Curriculum designed around measurable outcomes, not seat time.
- Skills Graph: Structured ontology mapping skills to roles, proficiency, and learning resources.
- Student Lifecycle Management: Systems supporting onboarding, advising, retention, and completion.
- Title IV / SARA: US federal financial aid and interstate authorization for higher‑ed delivery.
- Verifiable Credentials: Cryptographically secured credentials (often blockchain‑backed).
FAQs
What is the EdTech Public Intelligence System?
An open, research‑grade wiki that organizes EdTech into structured segment modules with decision‑grade analysis.
How is the glossary used?
It ensures consistent definitions across segments, improves search clarity, and supports answer‑engine optimization (AEO).
Can I request new terms?
Yes. Add requests through the contributor workflow or by sharing source‑backed definitions for review.