Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 73 entries in this glossary.All
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accessibility |
A characteristic of technology that enables people with disabilities to use it. For example, accessible Websites can be navigated by people with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments. Accessible design also benefits people with older or slower software and hardware. |
| ADL |
Advanced Distributed Learning - http://www.adlnet.org |
| ADSL(Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) |
A type of DSL [link] that uses the majority of the bandwidth to transmit information to the user and a small part of the bandwidth to receive information from the user. |
| Alpha Version |
A term used mainly by software designers, programmers, and engineers to describe the pilot version of their creation. This version may have limited features and be in need of some work. The purpose of this version is to test for usability, functionality, and major design flaws. --Kevin Kruse |
| API |
Application Program Interface; A set of functions used by a programmer to enable one program to "talk" to another program. |
| Application |
Computer software; also called a program. There are many types of software that fit into the category of application. Application software is distinct from other forms of software, such as operating system and utility software. |
| ARCS Model |
A theory about the best way to instill learner motivation, developed by John Kellar, PhD. The four steps in the model are: gain learner Attention, describe the training's Relevance, instill Confidence in the learner that the training can be successfully completed, and leave the learner Satisfied after a learning goal has been achieved. --Kevin Kruse |
| ARIADNE |
Alliance for Remote Instructional Authoring and Distribution Networks for Europe - http://www.ariadne-eu.org |
| Assessment |
The process used to systematically evaluate a learner's skill or knowledge level. |
| Assessment item |
A question or measurable activity used to determine whether the learner has mastered a learning objective. |
| Asset |
Sharable resource or raw media file as refered to in the SCORM Specification. Also 1) Intellectual property. See knowledge asset. 2) Hardware and software owned by an organization. 3) Any piece of content or raw media contained within a course. |
| Authoring Tool |
A software application or program used by trainers and instructional designers to create e-learning courseware. Types of authoring tools include instructionally focused authoring tools, Web authoring and programming tools, template-focused authoring tools, knowledge capture systems, and text and file creation tools. |
| Blog |
A blog is a web page made up of usually short, frequently updated posts that are arranged chronologically—like a what's new page or a journal. The content and purposes of blogs varies greatly—from links and commentary about other web sites, to news about a company/person/idea, to diaries, photos, poetry, mini-essays, project updates, even fiction. Blog posts are like instant messages to the web. Many blogs are personal, "what's on my mind" type musings. Others are collaborative efforts based on a specific topic or area of mutual interest. Some blogs are for play. Some are for work. Some are both. Blogs are also excellent team/department/company/family communication tools. They help small groups communicate in a way that is simpler and easier to follow than email or discussion forums. Use a private blog on an intranet to allow team members to post related links, files, quotes, or commentary. Set up a family blog where relatives can share personal news. A blog can help keep everyone in the loop, promote cohesiveness and group culture, and provide an informal "voice" of a project or department to outsiders. -- Blogger.com |
| Browser |
A software application that displays World Wide Web pages originally written in the text-based HTML language in a user-friendly graphical format. |
| CBI |
Computer-Based Instruction |