Virtual Learning Environment

(VLE): A live online teaching and learning environment (e.g. videoconferencing) where learners and facilitators can present learning materials, interact with each other and work in groups together.

Version control

When documents and other Digital Media undergo a lot of revision and redrafting by several different users, it is important that you have a system in place to identify which is the most current version. This can be done simply by using file names (e.g. version x or the date), or specialised software can be…

Remote learning

A variety of formats and methods which mostly take placeonline that includes discussion boards, videoconferencing,online assessments. It can be via a Virtual Classroom or self-paced activities.

PowerPoint

An Application for creating slide-based presentations, part of Microsoft’s Office and 365 software suites.

M-Learning

(Mobile-learning): Any kind of learning that takes place via a portable, hand-held electronic device. This could be using smartphones, tablet computers, netbooks, MP3 players and digital readers. E.g. using QR codes, listening to a podcast and an audiotour.

Livestream

To transmit live video or audio of an event over the internet,radio or television.

Libre Office

A free Open Source alternative to software packages such as Microsoft Office, containing applications focused on word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and other common features of office-based software suites.

Learning ManagementSystem (LMS)

Software used to organise and distribute E-learning materials, assignments, and assessments and to facilitate discussions amongst learners and facilitators. E.g. LearnDash, Canvas, Seesaw, Oak Academy.

Keynote

An Application for creating slide-based presentations, developed by Apple.

Hybrid Learning

The teaching of both remote and in-person students at the same time using Digital Tools.

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