Orientation to Veterinary Technology Flashcards
Asynchronous
Education, instruction, and learning that don’t occur in the same place or at the same time.
Independent Study
Coursework is largely done by yourself using the Penn Foster learning portal, but with guidance and support as needed.
Assignment
Core information related to the subject you are studying, including reading assignments, videos, exercises, flashcards and other activities.
Self-Check
A quiz to check/test your understanding of material that doesn’t count towards your grade.
Program Materials
Documents that provide you with more information about your program, such as welcome letters and program outlines.
Additional Study Materials
Optional resources that certain additional information related to the subject you are studying.
Lesson
A part of the course that contains multiple objectives, along with the assignments that teach the objective and is followed by the exam.
Course
The part of the program that covers one topic and is made up of lessons, assignments, and exams.
Discover More
An upgraded exercise that helps you apply the concepts you have just learned.
Flashcard
A study aid with a term or concept and its definition.
Nettiquette
The appropriate way that people should communicate on the internet.
Auditory Learner
A person who learns by listening, hearing, and following spoken directions.
Kinesthetic Learner
A person who learns by doing.
Visual Learner
A person who learns by reading and looking at charts and diagrams.
Digital Footprint
The data that is left behind when people use online websites.
