L

learning centers

Instructional activity centers located around a classroom and intended to be used by small groups and individuals for review, practice, or exploration of various concepts using prepared materials.

learning contract

An agreement between a student and teacher (or other adult such as a parent) detailing how the student will work toward specified learning objectives.

learning logs

An personal journal kept by the student to enter assignments, notes, or other details pertaining to a field of study; meant to reinforce student responbsibility for learning.

learning objectives

The content or skill a student must master; usually defined by outcomes or what a student knows and can do with the content.

learning outcomes

What students will know and be able to do as a result of a learning activity.

learning styles

A method of learning that is particularly suited to an individual; usually plays to an individual's strengths and preferences so that learning is optimized; includes, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles.

listserv

An electronic subscription service that utilizes e-mail for delivery of specialized content; may include an initial e-mail from the service and then multiple replies for other subscribers.

local area network (LAN)

A computer network linking two or more computers together in a defined area, usually within a building or campus.