TELL glossary

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AFL
assessment for learning is an approach to teaching and learning that creates feedback which is then used to improve students' performance
APPS
APPLICATION
AUTHORING SOFTWARE
An authoring system is a program that has pre-programmed elements for the development of interactive multimedia software titles.
Blog
is an online journal or informational website displaying information in reverse chronological order, with the latest posts appearing first, at the top. It is a platform where a writer or a group of writers share their views on an individual subject
CALL
computer assisted language learning
CLT
COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING is An approach to language instruction that prioritizes target language interaction as both the overarching goal as well as an avenue for accomplishing that goal
Connectivism
Connectivism is a learning theory that recognizes the evolution of ever-changing learning networks, their complexity, and the role that technology plays in learning networks through facilitation of existing learning networks and creation of new learning networks
CYBERBOLE
Exaggerated claims about what the internet and information technology will accomplish.
FLAMING
used for emphasis to express annoyance.
Game consoles
A video game console is an electronic device that outputs a video signal or image to display a video game that can be played with a game controller. These may be home consoles which are generally placed in a permanent location connected to a television or other display device and controlled with a separate game controller, or handheld consoles that include their own display unit and controller functions built into the unit and can be played anywhere
Hardware
refers to the physical parts of a computer and related devices. Internal hardware devices include motherboards, hard drives, and RAM. External hardware devices include monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and scanners
ICT
information communicatioon technology Is the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing.
Instant messaging
form of text-based communication in which two persons participate in a single conversation over their computers or mobile devices within an Internet-based chatroom.
Laptop
a computer that is portable and suitable for use while travelling
MALL
mobile assited language learning is language learning that is assisted or enhanced through the use of a handheld mobile device
MEDIATIONAL TOOL
MULTIMEDIA
the use of sound, pictures and film in addition to text on a screen
Privacy settings
part of a social networking website, internet browser, piece of software, etc. that allows you to control who sees information about you
Rhizomatic knowledge
Rhizomatics is a philosophy trying to understand the organized complexity of knowledge in the current reality of infinite information and interconnections
scaffolding
is breaking up the learning into chunks and providing a tool, or structure, with each chunk.
social constructivism
a social group constructing things for one another, collaboratively creating a small culture of shared artefacts with shared meanings'
Social networking
The use of dedicated websites and applications to interact with other users, or to find people with similar interests to one's own.
TACS
tecnologias del aprendizaje y conocimiento
TELL
technology enhanced language learning
TICS
tecnologias de la informacion y comunicacion
ZPD
zone of proximal development refers to the range of abilities an individual can perform with the guidance of an expert, but cannot yet perform on their own.