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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SCORM

An acronym for Sharable Content Object Reference Model: a set of specifications that, when applied to course content, produces small, reusable learning objects. Courseware elements following this standard can be easily merged with other compliant elements to produce a highly modular repository of training materials.


Server

A computer with a special service function on a network, generally to receive and connect incoming information traffic.

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social constructivism

A sociological theory of knowledge that applies the general philosophical constructionism into social settings, wherein groups construct knowledge for one another, collaboratively creating a small culture of shared artifacts with shared meanings. (Source: wikipedia)

Synchronous learning

A real time learning event in which all of the participants are logged on at the same time and have the ability to communicate with each other.