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.NET |
(ASP.Net) A unified Web development platform that provides the services necessary for developers to build enterprise-class Web application by supporting code written in compiled languages such as Visual Basic, C++, C#, and Perl, and featuring server controls that can separate the code from the content, allowing WYSIWYG web page editing.
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Accessability |
(ADA, 508 Compliant, WAI) Methods for making web based content available to people with disabilities.
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ADDIE |
Instructional design model consisting of five phases usually performed with a linear process - Analysis, Design, Development, Implement, Evaluate (ADDIE - M adds a "Maintain" phase)
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Adult Learning |
(Androgogy/Andragogy) Defined by Malcolm Knowles in 1970.
*Adults need to know why they're learning something; they must believe it will have a personal benefit.
*Adults have lifetime experiences that should be tapped and built upon.
*Adults learn best from hands-on, problem-solving approaches to learning.
*Adults will expect to apply new knowledge and skills immediately, which will aid retention.
Andragogy is derived from combining andr of the Greek word aner (meaning "man") and agogus (meaning "leader") Pedagogy is derived from the Greek word "paid," meaning child plus "agogos," meaning leading.
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AJAX |
(Asynchronous JavaScript XML) Describes a web development technique for creating web applications that asynchronously display and interact with content.
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Animations |
A simulation of motion using rapidly changing images
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ASP - Active Server Pages |
A web page (ending with “.asp”) that dynamically "executes" in a server-side execution environment on a Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS), and that uses ActiveX scripting, normally VBScript or JavaScript code. When a browser requests an ASP page, the Web server generates a page with HTML code and transmits it back to the browser. An Active Server Page can combine HTML with scripts to create dynamic, interactive, and appealing Web pages.
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Authoring |
A software application which allows individuals to create and control content. Usually refers to programs that offer a WYSIWYG interface between technical code and the user.
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BI |
(Business Intelligence - Integration) Services that capture, transform, summarize data into usable presentations that support and improve the decision-making process within an organization. Often includes the use of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
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Blog |
(weBlog) Similar to a private journal except it is intended to be read by others. Readers can subscribe to the blog and receive updates automatically through the use of an RSS feed aggregator
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CBT |
(Computer Based Training) Linear training events distributed on a CD or DVD
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Chaos and Complexity |
Popular name for describing the behavior of chaotic nonlinear systems and their strange attractors. Order exists shaped by the attraction of variables within a system. A strange attractor coalesces energy and creates system boundaries while allowing dynamic activity within those boundaries. Beneath disorder there is order. Complexity describes how order and structure arise through the process of adaptation set in motion by a change in conditions, aka Butterfly Effect
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Code |
The set of instructions that constitutes a computer application.
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Cold Fusion |
Uses HTML, with additional tags in Cold Fusion Markup Language (CFML), to generate dynamic web pages from information contained in a database. Has built in, built-in connectivity for Macromedia Flash user interfaces, integrated search and charting, and support for XML and web services. Generally considered to be easier to use than ASP for non-programmers.
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Collaboration |
Synchronous and asynchronous communication tools used to connect groups of people.
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Concept Map |
A diagram for exploring knowledge and gathering and sharing information. Also known as a semantic network. Lines are drawn between associated concepts, and relationships between the connected concepts are named
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Conferencing |
A prearranged, synchronous, formal meeting for exchange of information or discussion
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Constructionist |
Primary goal is to engage learners in meaningful learning, which has five interdependent attributes - Active, Constructive, Intentional, Authentic, Cooperative.
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Content Mgmt |
(CMS - Content Management System) Supports the creation, management, distribution, publishing, and archiving of content in any electronic format. Manages the content separately from managing the presentation of content and includes multi-user workflow management capabilities. It is a concept, process, function, and a strategy. Do not confuse with CorrespondanceMS or CourseMS
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Copyright |
A legal right (usually of the author or composer or publisher of a work) to exclusive publication production, sale, distribution of some work
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CRM |
(Client Resource Management) An application that allows an enterprise to manage information about their clients as they move through acquisition to retention cycles. Integrated processes that manage information about prospects, customers, sales & marketing effectiveness, product & service evaluations, responsiveness and market trends.
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CSS |
(Cascading Style Sheets) Describes how the document is displayed or printed, they are separate from the content and control the presentation elements of content. Markup is the content structure, Style Sheets are the presentation of the content, and JavaScript (ASP, CF) is the behavior controlling the content.
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Database |
A data structure that stores metadata, i.e. data about data as an organized collection of information.
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DHTML |
(Dynamic Hypertext Mark-up Language) An integration of JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets, and the Document Object Model currently used for mouseovers, behaviors, layers, drag & drop, and absolute positioning.
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Discussion Group |
Asynchronous online conversationa about a topic of mutual interest. A collection of messages and replies about a topic is a thread.
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DITA |
(Darwin Information Typing Architecture) Provides an XML-based standard for creating and delivering content. Spawned from a workgroup effort at IBM and now an OASIS open standard, DITA has it roots in best practices for technical authoring.
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DMS |
(Document Management System) Management and presentation of electronic “documents” through their entire life cycle, from creation to archiving. Similar to a CMS but focuses on managing the elements of a document – keywords, headers, paragraphs, author, creation date etc.
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Dreamweaver Extensions |
Tools and products that add features to Dreamweaver
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eLearning |
Learning processes that are are supported and managed by web based tools. Everywhere, Enhanced, Extended, Experimental, Experiential
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eNewsletter |
Same as regular Newsletter except that it's distributed or presented digitally.
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Fractals |
Object which is self-similar at all scales of magnification and reduction. Created by duplicating a shape successively according to a set of rules to represent complex imagery including seemly random-shaped things in nature, such as clouds, trees, and mountains.
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Fun |
Amusing
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Graphics |
Pictorial poetry and prose
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HTML |
(HyperText Markup Language) A collection of ‘markup’ symbols or codes inserted in a file that tells the Web browser how to display a Web page’s text and graphical content. Individual mark up codes are referred to as elements.
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Information Architecture |
Defines categories of information to design navigation and search systems to create a structure, or map, of information that helps the user to find their navigational way to knowing and understanding information. Defines the relationships of business process models with information resource requirements.
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ISD |
(Instructional Design) A system of developing well-structured instructional materials using objectives, related teaching strategies, systematic feedback and evaluation.
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JavaScript |
A simple programming language to enable greater interactivity in Web pages. Interacts with HTML to present dynamic content and motion. Developed by Netscape, should not be confused with Java.
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Knowledge Management |
(KM) Collecting, managing and presenting internal and external information.
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LCMS |
(Learning Content(Course) Management System) Limited to the management, creation and administration of content used for training purposes.
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Learning |
Cognitive and experiential process of acquiring skills or knowledge.
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Learning Styles |
Defines preferred approaches to learning.
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Learning Theories |
Understanding how learning occurs
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LMS |
(Learning (Learner) Management System)Deliver, track, report on and manage learning learner progress and interactions.
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Management |
Act of directing and controlling the actions of others.
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Open Source |
An application for which the source code is available to the general public for use and/or modification from its original design free of charge.
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PDF |
(Portable Document Format) Enables files to be viewed on a variety computers regardless of the program originally used to create them. PDF files retain the "look and feel" of the original document with special formatting, graphics, and color intact. Requires Adobe Reader plug-in.
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Performance Management |
Tools that enhance individual and organizational performance
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PHP |
(Hypertext PreProcessor, Personal Home Page) An open source scripting language used to create dynamic Web pages.
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Portal |
An integrated and personalized web-based interface to information, applications and collaborative services
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Project Management |
Planning and co-ordination of people, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve specific goals.
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Quiz |
An attempt to measure understanding of a concept.
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Rapid Prototyping |
A layer-by-layer interactive, iterative process that integrates ongoing evaluation and feedback.
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Reusable Objects |
Self-contained, usually digital, resources that can be re-presented in different environments.
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ROI |
(Return on Investment - Impact - Innovation) Present value of accumulated net benefits (gross benefits less ongoing costs) over a certain time period divided by initial costs, expressed as a percentage over a specific amount of time.
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RSS |
(Rich Site Summary, Really Simple Syndication, RDF (Resource Description Framework) Site Summaries). Method to select and syndicate content and metadata over the Internet. Commonly used to share headlines, summaries and links to articles, blogs and other content. Can also be used to present third-party content on a web site.
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SCORM |
(Sharable Content Object Reference Model) Developed by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1997. XML wrapper that seeks to create a standard for learning objects.
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Simulation |
A graphical model of reality or a concept.
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Site Analysis |
Reports details of site usage such as search engine referrals, how long each page was viewed, entry and exit pages, and much more. Used to determine which areas of the site are popular and which areas of the site do not get traffic to allow site admins to refine site and create a better user experience.
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Site Search |
Capability to search for content or an object within one site.
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Social Network Analysis |
(SNA) Mapping and measuring of relationships and flows between people, groups, organizations, computers or other information/knowledge processing entities. Shares similarities to ELM (Expertise Location and Management)
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SQL |
(Structured Query Language) A language used by relational databases to query, update, and manage data.
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Survey |
Method of gathering information from a sample of individuals
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Technology |
Computer based hardware and software used to develop tools, materials, techniques, and systems to help people meet and fulfill their needs.
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Testing |
A standardized procedure of measurement
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Training |
Traditional design and presentation methods for developing skilled behavior
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Usability |
Extent to which a product can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction in a specified context of use.
Factors which affect usability on the web are layout, content, navigations, load times, colors, and technical issues such as accessibility, code format and code structure. It depends upon the purpose and target audience of a particular site. However, there is general agreement that a usable Web interface is one that is accessible, appealing, consistent, clear, simple, navigable and forgiving of user blunders.
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VoIP |
(Voice over Internet Protocol) Sending phone calls over the internet, or a private network, in digital format using packets.
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WBT |
(Web Based Training) Linear training processes presented on the web.
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Web Design |
Tools and techniques for developing web sites that are usable, accessible and adhere to standards.
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Web Services |
A collection of web-protocol based applications that can be mixed and matched to provide connectivity and interoperability between applications and organizations. WSDL (Web Service Definition Language)
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Wiki |
Online content repositories that users can freely modify - expand, change, link, or delete entries
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XHTML |
(eXtensible HyperText Markup Language) A type of HTML that is compatible with XML. HTML is not strict enough to be compatible with XML, so XHTML was made to bridge the gap.
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XML |
(eXtensible Markup Language) A specification developed by the W3C as a pared-down version of Standard Generalized Mark-Up Language, designed especially for Web documents. It allows designers to create their own customized tags, which enables the definition, transmission, validation, and interpretation of data between applications intra, inter and extra organizationally
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