Glossary

A theory of knowledge which argues that humans generate knowledge and meaning from their experiences. For example, Piaget's theory of learning has had wide ranging impact on learning theories and teaching methods in education and is an underlying theme of many education reform movements.

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A small icon on the screen showing the actual position of mouse, or pointing device, or the actual place inside the text where the next letter will be displayed. Its shape will vary when using the mouse to show the nature of the action being carried out.

Learning/teaching methods which use computer based technologies and the Internet to improve the quality of the education.

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Also known as digital portfolio, this is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on the Web. Such electronic evidence may include inputted text, electronic files, images, multimedia, blog entries, and hyperlinks. These are demonstrations of the user's abilities and platforms for self-expression. If online, they can be maintained dynamically over time.

Learning in traditional schools. Learning progress based on a predeterminate curricula, admisson, leaving and proceed conditions. State certificates confirm participation and the fulfillment of requirements.

An active link in a text (source), and a reference to another document (target). It is usually marked with a different color, or an underline, and may point to a whole document or to a specific element within a document.

A logical extension of the term Hypertext in which graphics, audio, video, plain text and Hyperlinks intertwine to create a generally non-linear medium of information.

A text displayed on a computer or other electronic device with references (Hyperlinks) to other text that the reader can immediately access, usually by a mouse click or key press sequence.

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A graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program, or a command, in order to access a specific service quickly in a graphical user interface.

Acronym for Information and Communication Technologies.

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