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GLOSSARY
Everyone has something to say about e-learning,
but are we communicating in the same language?
Below you will find very short explanations to different terms,
abbreviations and acronyms used concerning
e-learning and various kinds of computer support for learning and
instruction.
This glossary is updated periodically.
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| E-LEARNING (ELECTRONIC LEARNING) |
Term covering a wide set of applications and processes, such as Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration. It includes the delivery of content via Internet, intranet/extranet (LAN/WAN), audio- and videotape, satellite broadcast, interactive TV, CD-ROM, and more. |
| EMAIL (ELECTRONIC MAIL) |
Messages sent from one computer user to another. |
| END-TO-END SOLUTION |
A marketing term used by large e-learning suppliers; meant to imply that their products and services will handle all aspects of e-learning. |
| END USER |
The person for whom a particular technology is designed; the individual who uses the technology for its designated purpose. In e-learning, the end user is usually the student. |
| EPSS (ELECTRONIC PERFORMANCE SUPPORT SYSTEM) |
A computer application that's linked directly to another application to train or guide workers through completing a task in the target application. More generally it can also be a computer or other device that gives workers information or resources to help them accomplish a task or achieve performance requirements. |
| EVALUATION |
Any systematic method for gathering information about the impact and effectiveness of a learning offering. Results of the measurements can be used to improve the offering, determine whether the learning objectives have been achieved, and assess the value of the offering to the organization. |
| EXTENSIBILITY |
The ability to expand and adapt an e-learning application or infrastructure by adding features, components, or services to a core set of capabilities. |
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