Glossary
Definitions of key Parta.io terms.
PROJECT
Chapter
A Chapter is a section that groups related content and contains other Project sections.
Content page
A Content page a section that represents the educational material with theoretical content.
Course
A Course is an overall learning program that you build in Parta.io in a Project.
Course outline
A Course outline is the organized, hierarchical layout of a course.
Cover
A Cover a section that provides an overview of the course. A Cover shows the course start screen, representing its structure and content.
Project
A Project is a Parta.io component that brings together all the content and structure components to build a course.
Quiz
A Quiz is a test section to measure the knowledge gained from learning educational material.
Resources
Resources are downloadable files, such as images, videos, and documents, used in courses.
Section
A building component of course outline.
EDITOR
Block
A block is a building component of a section to create its content structure.
Collection
A collection is a group of templates for easier administration.
Editor
The editor is a course constructor that allows to create and organize structured, interactive courses.
Element
An element is a building component of a block that contains different types of content (e.g. image, video, text, etc.).
Template
A template is a preconfigured block saved for reuse. Templates create consistent blocks without rebuilding them.
ELEMENTS
Accordion element
An Accordion element represents a list of items. Each item has expandable or collapsible content.
Active Labels element
An Active Labels element is an interactive picture with clickable labels. Each label shows more information.
Audio element
An audio element allows you to integrate sound files into your content, providing an auditory learning experience.
Button
A button is a clickable element that enables various actions when pressed.
Card element
A Card element presents content in separate, visually grouped cards.
Charts element
A Charts element displays data visually using charts.
Checkbox element
A Checkbox element lets learners select or clear options.
Code element
A Code element displays formatted code snippets.
Complex List element
A Complex List element displays structured list content with extended formatting.
Divider element
A Divider element creates a visual separation between content sections.
Embedded Code element
An Embedded Code element displays external content, such as videos, social feeds, or maps. You do not host this content yourself.
Feedback element
A Feedback element displays contextual messages, such as notes, confirmations, and errors.
File element
A File element lets learners access a downloadable file.
Figure element
A Figure element contains visual content with accompanying explanatory text.
Grouping element
A Grouping element lets learners group related items into categories.
Image Hotspot element
An Image Hotspot element creates image-based assessments. Learners select specific areas within an image.
Image element
An Image element is a graphic used to illustrate text or demonstrate a concept.
Keyboard Input element
A Keyboard Input element creates text-based assessments. Learners enter answers manually.
Link element
A Link element directs learners to another web page or online resource.
List element
A List element displays ordered or unordered items.
Mapping element
A Mapping element creates association-based assessments. Learners match related items across two columns.
Multiple Choice element
A Multiple Choice element creates question-based assessments. Learners select one or more correct answers.
Order element
An Order element creates sequence-based assessments. Learners arrange items in the correct order.
Quiz Description element
A Quiz Description element presents Quiz parameters and requirements before learners begin.
Quiz Grouping element
A Quiz Grouping element creates categorization tasks. Learners group related items or content.
Quiz Progress element
A Quiz Progress element displays Quiz completion status and results.
Quiz Status element
A Quiz Status element displays Quiz progress and performance metrics.
Reflection element
A Reflection element is a feedback form for learner opinions and suggestions.
Rich Text element
A Rich Text element supports formatted text, including bold, italic, links, and alignment.
Single Choice element
A Single Choice element creates question-based assessments. Learners select one correct answer.
Simulations element
A Simulations element lets learners practice real-world scenarios in a safe environment.
Slide Reveal element
A Slide Reveal element hides or reveals content as learners move a slider.
Slider element
A Slider element lets learners switch between content using navigation controls.
Table element
A Table element displays structured data in rows and columns.
Tabs element
A Tabs element organizes content into selectable tabs.
Video element
A Video element includes video files for training, entertainment, or demonstrations.
NO-CODE EDITOR
Editor Pro Mode
Pro mode is an editor mode that allows you to modify existing block templates and create unique block designs using units.
Unit
A Pro mode unit is an item to operate within a block. There are two unit types: a layout and an element.
Layout
A layout is a structural basis of how all the parts of the block will be positioned relative to each other to look harmonious.
Absolute layout
An Absolute layout (absolute positioning) is a Figma-like canvas for freely placing units by coordinates.
Cells layout
A Cells layout (grid) is a two-dimensional system to organize content into rows and columns.
Container layout
A Container layout (flex) is perfect for linear arrangement of units in a row or column.
BRANDING
Branding
Branding helps you maintain consistent visual styles across your courses.
Theme
Theme sets up the look of your courses, including the color scheme, borders, shadows, logo, and favicon.
Typography
Typography customizes the look of text across courses on different devices.
Font
A font defines the typeface used for course text.
Section branding
Section branding customizes course navigation and its display within an LMS.
Color scheme
A color scheme defines the colors used throughout a course.
Border and shadow
Border and shadow settings define component outlines and depth effects.
Logo and favicon
A logo identifies the course, while a favicon identifies it in a browser tab.
Header
A header is the top navigation area of a course.
Side panel
A side panel provides course navigation alongside its content.
Navigation buttons
Navigation buttons let learners move between course sections.
Modal windows
Modal windows display focused content or actions above the course.
Course loading page
A course loading page is a temporary screen shown while your course is loading its content, confirming that the process is active and not frozen.
Scrollbar
A scrollbar lets learners move through scrollable course content.
WORKSPACE
Workspace
A workspace is a company environment for developing courses. It contains users, Projects, resources, and shared settings.
Company
A company is a Parta.io workspace. It groups users, Projects, resources, and shared settings.
Company subaccount
A company subaccount is a separate workspace for course development. It lets managers separate teams and their work.
User
A user is a person invited to a workspace. Users receive roles and optional permissions.
Company role
A Company role defines a user's default access within a workspace.
Company Owner
The owner can use all platform features and delete the company if needed. The user who creates a company becomes the Company Owner.
Administrator
The user with access to all platform capabilities. Administrators can invite users, manage permissions, create, edit, and delete any Projects, manage branding, create tasks, and assign responsible users.
Member
The user who can view all company Projects and comment on them, but can't edit them unless they are invited to the Project or given extra permissions.
Guest
The user invited to the company that have no permissions by default.
Commentator
The user that can view and comment the Project via public link for commenting only.
Project Owner
The user with access to all editing capabilities and collaboration features within the Project, in addition to the capabilities provided by the role in the company.
Project Participant
The user invited to the Project and have additional capabilities to interact with Project, in addition to the capabilities provided by the role in the company.
Permission
A permission grants access to a specific workspace or Project capability.
Users permission
Allows inviting other users to the company, as well as changing their roles and permissions.
Creator permission
Allows creating folders and Projects within the company.
Styles permission
Allows creating/modifying/deleting the company's design style.
View permission
Allows view Projects.
Comment permission
Allows commenting Projects.
Share permission
Allows creating a public link that lets users see the Project or specific parts without having to sign up or log in on the Parta.io platform.
Content permission
Allows editing courses content and using collections and templates.
Content+ permission
Allows to use basic grid (Cells layout) and elements capabilities without access to all Pro mode features.
Pro permission
Grants access to the Pro mode.
Team permission
Allows managing the Project team.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Single Sign-On lets users access a company through corporate identity-provider credentials. It can replace Parta.io account credentials.
SAML 2.0
Security Assertion Markup Language 2.0 is the SSO standard used by Parta.io.
COLLABORATION
Comment
A comment is a note attached to a block or element. Collaborators discuss content without changing the course.
Comment manager
The comment manager lists comments from course collaborators. It helps you review and manage comment threads.
Real-time collaboration
Real-time collaboration keeps template changes, comments, and completed tasks synchronized for all collaborators.
Public link
A Public link is a shareable URL. It opens a course, section, or block without registration.
Public link for commenting
A Public link for commenting lets external users view and comment without registration.
Task
A task is a digital sticky note in the task manager. Use tasks to track Project work and requirements.
Task manager
A task manager is an integrated to-do list for creating, organizing, and tracking tasks across Parta.io workflows.
TRANSLATION
Translation
Translation creates a localized version of a course in another language.
AI-powered translation
AI-powered translation automatically translates a course and creates a separate localized Project.
Lara Integration
Lara Translate is an AI-powered translation platform by Translated. It provides context-aware translations.
Phrase Integration
Phrase is a Language Intelligence Platform for managing multilingual content.
Translation provider
A translation provider is the service that translates a course, such as Lara or Phrase.
EXPORT
Export
Export downloads a course in a selected format and version.
Dynamic SCORM
Dynamic SCORM updates LMS course content automatically. It connects the LMS and Parta.io through a dispatch file.
Embedding
Embedding inserts a Parta.io course into a website. Use an embed link or code.
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) defines web content and structure.
HTML5 export
HTML5 export downloads a course for display in a web browser.
Learning Management System (LMS)
An LMS delivers, manages, and tracks educational courses and training programs.
Markdown
Markdown is a lightweight markup language for formatted plain text.
Manifest identifier
A manifest identifier uniquely identifies an LMS within a SCORM manifest file.
Portable Document Format (PDF) preserves a document's layout, fonts, and images across devices.
SCORM
SCORM is an e-learning content standard. It supports compatible learning management systems.
SCORM package
A SCORM package is a course archive uploaded to a compatible LMS.
Static SCORM
Static SCORM is a ZIP package uploaded manually to an LMS.
Dispatch file
A dispatch file connects an LMS to Dynamic SCORM content in Parta.io.
Single SCORM
Single SCORM combines all course sections into one SCORM package.
Multiple SCORMs
Multiple SCORMs exports each course section as a separate SCORM package.
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