Glossary



We can read a lot of expressions, abbreviations in the field of e-learning. Their knowledge is essential to find your way in the topic. The glossary collects all these expressions and in addition defines the related pedagogical, information technological concepts.

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Icon

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.

ICT

Acronym for Information and Communication Technologies.

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Instructor

An e-learning developer, who creates learning objects and tasks, plans the training, and is responsible for the e-learning curriculum content and quality. Usually takes part in the training, and helps the tutors' with their work.

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Interactive board

Electronic version of a traditional classroom board. With its built-in software, teachers and lecturers can develop sightful, interactive and illustrative curriculums. Can provide Internet connection and a projector.


iPod

A portable media player marketed by Apple Inc.