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  2. Competency-based learning - Wikipedia

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    Competency-based learning. Competency-based learning or competency-based education is a framework for teaching and assessment of learning. It is also described as a type of education based on predetermined "competencies," which focuses on outcomes and real-world performance. [1] Competency-based learning is sometimes presented as an alternative ...

  3. Learning management system - Wikipedia

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    A learning management system ( LMS) or virtual learning environment ( VLE) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, and delivery of educational courses, training programs, materials or learning and development programs. [1] The learning management system concept emerged directly from e ...

  4. Experiential learning - Wikipedia

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    Experiential learning ( ExL) is the process of learning through experience, and is more narrowly defined as "learning through reflection on doing". [1] Hands-on learning can be a form of experiential learning, but does not necessarily involve students reflecting on their product. [2] [3] [4] Experiential learning is distinct from rote or ...

  5. Deep learning - Wikipedia

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    Deep learning is the subset of machine learning methods based on neural networks with representation learning. The adjective "deep" refers to the use of multiple layers in the network. Methods used can be either supervised, semi-supervised or unsupervised. [2]

  6. Agar - Wikipedia

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    Agar ( / ˈeɪɡɑːr / or / ˈɑːɡər / ), or agar-agar, is a jelly-like substance consisting of polysaccharides obtained from the cell walls of some species of red algae, primarily from "ogonori" ( Gracilaria) and "tengusa" ( Gelidiaceae ). [1] [2] As found in nature, agar is a mixture of two components, the linear polysaccharide agarose ...

  7. Building information modeling - Wikipedia

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    Building information model of a mechanical room developed from lidar data. Building information modeling ( BIM) is a process involving the generation and management of digital representations of the physical and functional characteristics of buildings and other physical assets. BIM is supported by various tools, technologies and contracts.

  8. Encyclopedia - Wikipedia

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    Encyclopedia. Entry for the French word "Amour" (Love) in a paper encyclopedia ( Larousse Universel) and in an online encyclopedia (Wikimini.org). An encyclopedia ( American English) or encyclopaedia ( British English) [1] is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of knowledge, either general or special, in a particular field or ...

  9. Blood-oxygen-level-dependent imaging - Wikipedia

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    Blood-oxygen-level-dependent imaging. Blood-oxygen-level-dependent imaging, or BOLD-contrast imaging, is a method used in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to observe different areas of the brain or other organs, which are found to be active at any given time. [1]