Glossary
View SourceThese are some of the terms used in our application. It helps to understand how this application is structured.
Courses
Courses are the main building blocks of Zoonk. They group multiple chapters and they are used to go deeper into a specific subject. For example:
| Course | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Physics | Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| Biology | Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution |
| Math | Algebra, Geometry, Calculus |
| Computer Science | Algorithms, Data Structures, Operating Systems |
| History | Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History |
Chapters
Chapters are a group of lessons. For example:
| Chapter | Lessons |
|---|---|
| Intro to Programming | Variables, Data Types, Control Flow, Functions, Arrays, Objects, Loops |
| Chemistry of Life | Atoms, Molecules, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems |
Lessons
Lessons are very small units of knowledge. They cover only a single topic for better understanding - and they have a fixed set of exercises:
| Exercise Kind | Description |
|---|---|
:explanation | A short but practical explanation of the topic. |
:examples | Practical examples to understand where and when to use this knowledge. |
:story | A hands-on story to understand the topic in a real-world context. |
:simulation | Scenarios where choices affect outcomes. It's good to see how things work in real-life. |
:challenge | Practical problems to test critical thinking and logic skills. |
:quiz | A quiz to test your knowledge. |
:practice | A quiz-like exercise to practice what you've learned, focused on your weaknesses. |
Translations
Zoonk supports multiple languages. This is why we have a _translations table for each content type. For example:
| Table | Translations Table |
|---|---|
courses | course_translations |
chapters | chapter_translations |
lessons | lesson_translations |
exercises | exercise_translations |
This allows us to update all translations at once. For example, if we fix an error in the English translation, we can update all other translations at the same time.