Glossary
| Term / abbreviation | Meaning |
| ABQ | Additional Basic Qualification |
| Additional Basic Qualification | Courses that qualify members of the Ontario College of Teachers to teach in specific divisions. (e.g. Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior) additional to their current division qualifications |
| Additional Qualification | Courses for members of the Ontario College of Teachers that deepen their knowledge and skills in design and delivery of specific programs and/or prepare teachers for specific roles. |
| AQ | Additional Qualification |
| asynchronous | An online course delivery method that does not require learners to access material, such as online lectures, at a particular time. Also known as "fully online". |
| certificate program | An organized series of non-credit, non-degree courses that relate to and cover a specific topic that have been recognized as a cohesive group by the University. |
| course | Material relating to a specific topic that has been compiled and organized into a cohesive delivery method. All courses offered by Continuous Learning are non-credit, non-degree courses. |
| faciltator | The expert/presenter of a course, workshop, etc. that is not graded per the University's official grading structure. |
| hybrid | A course delivery method that combines the use of in-class and online components. Online components may be asynchronous or synchronous. |
| in-class | A course delivery method that requires physical attendance of a learner at a specific date, time, and location. Also known as "in-person." |
| instructor | The expert/presenter of a course that is graded per the University's official grading structure. |
| OCT | Ontario College of Teachers |
| online | A course delivery method that is accessed on the internet and does not require in-person attendance of a learner. This type of course delivery requires a computer and internet connection. Online delivery may be asynchronous or synchronous. |
| open enrolment | Non-credit, non-degree courses/programs that are not restricted to a specific professional group or designation. |
| synchronous | An online course delivery method that requires learners to access material, such as online lectures, at a specific date and time. |
| workshop | A seminar, discussion group, or the like, that emphasizes the exchange of ideas and the demonstration and application of techniques, skills, etc. |
