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Engageli Glossary of Terms

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Marker (image file) inserted into instructor materials (slides, documents, etc.) to activate engagement tools (e.g., polls, timers, audio modes).

Active learning, coined by Charles Bonwell and James Eison in 1991, involves students actively engaging in tasks and reflecting on their actions. Unlike passive learning, it encourages participation through group discussions, problem-solving, and hands-on projects.

Portal where Admins and Instructors manage and configure classroom and overall site settings.

Add notes or drawings to materials presented in the session.
Learner access to instructional content and tasks to complete at their own pace, without real-time interaction with an instructor.
Access link for participants listed on the roster.
The Class Portal is a central hub for managing virtual classrooms, allowing instructors to access live sessions, the Playback Room, recordings, Modules, participants, content, interactive tools, and analytics.
AI-generated summary of key takeaways and topics from class sessions, saving time and improving organization. It provides concise overviews of discussions and is, displayed alongside session recordings in the Playback room.
A class whiteboard is a collaborative tool accessible to all participants and visible to instructors from the podium. It is ideal for brainstorming, sketching ideas, and sharing materials with the entire class in real time.
The Engageli Android app provides mobile access to virtual classrooms, enabling students to engage in live sessions on their Android devices.
The Engageli iOS app provides mobile access to virtual classrooms, enabling students to engage in live sessions on their iOS devices.
Modules allow instructors to easily and effectively author asynchronous learning experiences for their learners.
Visual indicators in the virtual classroom for assessing learner engagement levels. These markers can appear as green dots on learner videos in the gallery or as green indicator rings around tables in the Tables view.
The File Share allows you to share PDFs or PowerPoint files directly in Engageli instead of sharing your screen.
Access link for participants not listed on the roster.
The person leading a class session. The instructor video appears in the top right corner of the classroom. Instructors manage their Engageli classrooms and Playback Rooms.
Integration with Engageli allows seamless connection between Learning Management Systems (LMS) and collaborative tools, streamlining classroom authentication, administration, and record sharing. 
Learners are participants, students, and users who access the Engageli classroom and Playback Rooms. Learners do not have access to the Admin Portal.
Engageli's live classroom provides a dynamic virtual learning environment where instructors and students interact in real time through video, audio, and collaborative tools. It fosters engagement and participation by enabling activities such as discussions, group work, and the use of interactive features tailored to enhance the learning experience.
The virtual waiting area or main login screen where users can control audio, video, and background settings before entering the classroom.
Optimizes performance by merging individual learner video feeds into a single video stream, reducing bandwidth usage for users with older computers or limited internet connectivity.
Provides access to additional options or actions that are not immediately visible in the primary UI elements.
Observe a table without joining the table or disrupting the conversation.
A selected group of participants (e.g., learners, guests, etc.) “pinned” to the main stage.
Playback rooms are open classrooms where learners can access class content and engage with materials either independently or in groups of up to 50. In these virtual spaces, participants can review class recordings and PDFs, engage in polls, participate in Q&A sessions, take notes, and collaborate through chat and discussion with classmates.

“Lectern” area in an Engageli classroom.
An interactive tool that allows instructors to assess learner understanding and gather feedback during presentations. Instructors can create single choice, multiple choice, or text input questions in documents and slides, enabling participants to select one or multiple answers or provide a short response that generates a word cloud on the screen. This functionality enhances engagement and provides valuable insights into learner comprehension.
Engageli's Quick Polls feature enables instructors to rapidly create and save polls for assessing understanding, facilitating icebreakers, and enhancing engagement without the need to share documents or presentations. These polls can be designed for single choice, multiple choice, or text input (word cloud) responses, with results visible to participants and saved for later use.
The Q&A forum is a persistent feature that allows learners to ask questions and receive answers, maintaining threads between live class sessions and Playback Rooms. Users can access all posted questions and responses whenever they log into the classroom, facilitating continuous engagement and clarification of course material.
The feature that allows participants to go up to the podium and address the entire classroom.
Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) refers to the meaningful engagement that occurs between instructors and learners in an online or blended learning environment. This interaction includes timely communication, feedback, and support that promotes a deeper understanding of the course material. RSI is essential for fostering a sense of community and enhancing the overall learning experience.
Room mode is the default audio setting in the Engageli classroom, allowing instructors to hear audio feeds from all learners, who can also hear each other regardless of their seating arrangements. This mode is ideal for the beginning of class or for facilitating entire classroom discussions.
Placement at a virtual table.
Instructors can rearrange the table seating arrangements.
A single class period.
Synchronous learning refers to real-time online educational experiences where instructors and learners engage simultaneously in live sessions. This approach allows for immediate interaction, feedback, and collaboration, mimicking traditional classroom dynamics.
Classroom seating arrangement for up to 50 learners.
Table mode enables learners to hear only their table mates, while instructors will only hear those who raise their hands, fostering focused interaction during small group discussions and activities. This mode is best suited for collaborative projects and other table-based tasks.
A table whiteboard is a collaborative space for learners at individual tables, visible only to instructors visiting those tables. It is useful for group projects, brainstorming, and sharing specific materials, allowing learners to collaborate within their assigned groups.
Teaching Assistants, TAs, can help instructors manage their classrooms during live sessions. TAs have advanced controls and access to more class features than learners. TAs do not have access to the Admin Portal.
The Waiting Room feature in Engageli is a powerful tool designed to give instructors greater control over who enters their virtual classroom. By utilizing the Waiting Room, instructors can admit learners individually or in groups, ensuring that only the intended participants join the session.
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