Glossary #12 – Accessibility

Accessibility: The process of ensuring that all learners, including those with disabilities and learning difficulties, can access places of learning and learning resources, including e-learning content. This could be making sure that text is large enough to read for those with visual impairments or making sure that technology is available for …

Glossary #11 – IP address

IP address   An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g. computer, printer, etc.) participating in a computer network that uses the Internet for communication.   An IP address is unique to each device on a single network- these are useful when dealing …

Dont forget to drag and drop!

      To make using Learnzone even easier, the clever people that created it have enabled a brilliant new function that lets you drag and drop folders/files straight into your page, making the uploading of your curriculum content even quicker!   You can drag and drop files and folders …

Glossary #10 – Module

Module/ Modular   A distinct collection of content- this is usually a particular section or unit of the curriculum.   For example- A Media Studies module may deal with Stereotypes.   A Modular design means that the curriculum content is broken down and presented in small units- that can be taken …

Glossary #8 – SmartPhone

  Smartphone A sophisticated mobile telephone with advanced computing ability such as internet and web-browsing capability, Wi-Fi and broadband access, portable media players, video calling, cameras, possibly a touch screen, GPS navigation and the ability to run applications known as apps. An example of a smartphone would be an iphone, …

Glossary #7 – Social media

Social media A collection of technologies that enable web based interactions with a focus on collaboration, information sharing and user-generated content. An example of a social media tool could be Twitter, Loughborough College uses Twitter to share news and information, have online conversations with followers, network with other colleges and …

Glossary #5 – RSS feed

RSS feed A method of electronically distributing online content on designated websites to subscribers. Usually an email message is sent when a website is updated and the new content is sent to the subscriber. For example, you can sign up to get RSS feeds direct to your email inbox when content is added …

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