Glossary #14 – Authentic learning

Authentic learning: Learning which comes from direct experience or via simulations that mirror real situations. This could be active discovery in a classroom environment or within online or informal learning. An example of authentic learning would be undertaking a science experiment that simulates a natural process or even creating a …

Hidden sections

The new version of Learnzone also lets you hide certain sections of your course until you are ready to unveil them, which is handy when planning and creating course materials for the upcoming year.   This option allows you to decide how the hidden sections in your course are displayed …

Glossary #13 – Web browser

Web browser:   A web browser (commonly referred to as a browser) is a software application for retrieving, presenting and traversing information resources on the Internet, this application that enables a user to read and work with HTML documents. An example of web browsers that we use everyday would be Internet Explorer …

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 …

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