An activity system is a collective formation with a complex mediational structure that serves as the primary unit of analysis in cultural historical activity theory. An activity is the engagement of individuals toward a certain goal or objective.
Affinity spaces
Noun
a group of people linked by a common interest or purpose.
AFL
Noun
Assessment For Learning:
*Enables teachers to use information about students’ knowledge, understanding and skills to inform their teaching.
* Teachers provide feedback to students about their learning and how to improve.
Authoring software
Noun
are high-level computer programs designed for creating computer-based training, interactive presentations, and multimedia. Commands are often presented as simple terms, concepts, and icons. Authoring software translates these commands into programming code.
Blog
Noun
a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.
CALL
Noun
Computer Assisted Language Learning: The search for and study of applications of the computer in language teaching and learning.
CLT
Noun
Communicative Language Teaching: It is an approach. A unified but broadly based theorical position about the nature of language and of language learning and teaching.
Communities of practice
Noun
It is is a group of people who share a common concern, a set of problems, or an interest in a topic and who come together to fulfill both individual and group goals.
Connectivism
Noun
It is a relatively new learning theory that suggests students should combine thoughts, theories, and general information in a useful manner. It accepts that technology is a major part of the learning process and that our constant connectedness gives us opportunities to make choices about our learning.
Consoles
a console can mean different things depending on the context. It usually means a combination of a display monitor and an input device, usually a keyboard and mouse pair, which allows a user to input commands and receive visual output from a computer or computer system.
Cyberbole
Noun
Exaggerated claims about what the internet and information technology will accomplish.
Device
Noun
A device is a complete piece of physical hardware that is used to compute or support computer functions within a larger system.
Flaming
Noun
The term “flaming” originates from the early computing community, and The Hacker's Dictionary defines it as “to speak rabidly or incessantly on an uninteresting topic or with a patently ridiculous attitude”. Flaming is described as anti-normative hostile and insulting interaction between users
Genre
Noun
Is any form or type of communication in any mode (written, spoken, digital, artistic, etc.) with socially-agreed-upon conventions developed over time.
Grammar-translation
Noun
Is a method of teaching foreign languages derived from the classical (sometimes called traditional) method of teaching Ancient Greek and Latin.
Hardware
Noun
Is best described as any physical component of a computer system containing a circuit board, ICs, or other electronics.
ICT
Noun
Information Communication Technology
The mode of education that use information and communications technology to support, enhance, and optimise the delivery of information.
Input
Noun
Any information or data sent to a computer for processing is considered input.
Instant messaging
Noun
Is a type of online chat allowing real-time text transmission over the Internet or another computer network.
Laptop
Noun
Is a small, portable personal computer (PC) with a screen and alphanumeric keyboard.
MALL
Noun
Mibile Assised Language Learning.
This approach involves using mobile devices to learn a Second Language.
Mediational tool
Noun
Devices that facilitate a person's relationship with the world.
Multimedia
Noun
It is a combination of text, graphic, sound, animation, and video that is delivered interactively to user by electronic or digitally manipulated means.
Networking
Noun
It is used to form business relationships and to identify, create, or even go through with business opportunities such as expanding to international markets.
Phonology
Noun
Phonology is the study of the patterns of sounds in a language and across languages.
Privacy settings
Noun
The part of a social networking website, internet browser, piece of software, etc. that allows you to control who sees information about you.
rhizomatic knowledge
Noun
Rhizomatic learning uses the botanical metaphor of the rhizome to describe the complex and often messy nature of learning.
Scaffolding
Noun
Temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, bridges and all other man-made structures
Social media
Noun
Is a collective term for websites and applications that focus on communication, community-based input, interaction, content-sharing and collaboration.
social networking
social-constructivism
Noun
Social constructivism is a variety of cognitive constructivism that emphasizes the collaborative nature of much learning,
Socio-cultural theories
Noun
Is an emerging theory in psychology that looks at the contributions that society makes to individual development.
Socio-digital competence
Noun
Is the general term used to explain the ability to use technology in a specific context.
Structural CALL
It is based on a view of language as a formal system of structure (grammar, phonology, etc.) and focuses on drill and practice methods to achieve accuracy.
TACs
noun
Tecnologías del Aprendizaje y Conocimiento: Learning technology is an umbrella term that describes communication, information and technological tools used to enhance learning, teaching and assessment. This may involve computer-based learning or multimedia materials used to supplement in-class activities.
TELL
Noun
Technology Enhanced Language Learning: A teaching method that requires that technological resources be used to promote the teaching and learning of a second language.
text messaging
Is the act of composing and sending electronic messages, typically consisting of alphabetic and numeric characters, between two or more users of mobile devices, desktops/laptops, or another type of compatible computer.
TICs
Noun
Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación: Son los recursos y herramientas que se utilizan para el proceso, administración y distribución de la información a través de elementos tecnológicos
Zone of proximal development
Noun
The ZPD refers to the learner's ability to successfully complete tasks with the assistance of more capable other people, and for this reason it is often discussed in relation to assisted or scaffolded learning.