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Term	Definition
Peer learning	Method of learning in which a facilitator ensures a group of learners is faced with a problem which they tackle collaboratively, often through methods such as research, discussion and presentation. The group could consist of just two people (and could become a coaching session) or it could be 30 or more, often split into sub-groups (particularly in academic situations). It contrasts with collaborative learning in its formally facilitated nature.
Performance consulting	The process of engaging with management and employees within an organisation to understand what gaps there may be in employee performance, and how they can be bridged. Closing performance gaps may be a matter of improving knowledge and/or skills (through training), or it may be a matter of improving the working environment or employee motivation (not solvable with training).
podcast	Any syndicated distribution of media, including video and written materials, but usually audio files. In learning, podcasts are a useful way of distributing training materials and have been enthusiastically adopted by many universities seeking to capture and re-use lectures. The term was created in 2004 by Ben Hammersley, writing for the British Guardian Newspaper.

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