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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KB (KILOBYTE) 1,024 bytes
KBPS (KILOBITS PER SECOND) Measurement of data transmission speed in a communication system. The number of kilobits transmitted or received each second.
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM An application that collects, stores, and makes information available among individuals in an organization. This system's primary purpose is to capture a company's collective knowledge and then make it simple to retrieve and re-use. It can enhance the exchange and dissemination of understandings within an enterprise and can increase the level of collaboration between employees.

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