Exercise: acronyms
Directions: Find words or phrases standing for the following acronyms with short descriptions.
Stands for Information Technology - It refers to anything related to computing technology, such as networking, hardware, software, the Internet, or the people that work with these technologies. http://www.techterms.com/definition/it
Web-based Instruction is delivered over public or private computer networks and displayed by a Web browser. WBI is available in many formats and several terms are linked to it; on-line courseware, distance education on-line, etc.
A MUD is defined as a multi-user domain, multi-user dungeon, or multi-user dimension, all of which are referring to the same thing, an environment where multiple people may be logged on and interacting with one another.
http://www.mudconnect.com/mud_intro.html
MOO is short MUD object oriented is a text-based online virtual reality system to which multiple users (players) are connected at the same time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOO
1.IT
Stands for Information Technology - It refers to anything related to computing technology, such as networking, hardware, software, the Internet, or the people that work with these technologies. http://www.techterms.com/definition/it
2.ICT
ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. ICT is an innovative instructional program that prepares students to effectively use technology in learning, communication, and life. Students in Information and Communication Technology.
3.CAI
Computer-assisted instruction is an interactive instructional technique whereby a computer is used to present the instructional material and monitor the learning that takes place.
4.CALL
Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is an intercontinental and interdisciplinary journal which leads the field in its dedication to all matters associated with the use of computers in language learning (L1 and L2), teaching and testing.5.WBI
Web-based Instruction is delivered over public or private computer networks and displayed by a Web browser. WBI is available in many formats and several terms are linked to it; on-line courseware, distance education on-line, etc.
http://education.socialsciencedictionary.com/Learning-and-Performance-Dictionary/web_based_instruction_(WBI)
The Center for Technology-Enhanced Language Learning and Instruction (TELL) was established in January of 1997 with the financial support of the Office of Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Purdue University. Its mission is to support technology-oriented research and development applicable to foreign language instruction. The Center is committed to disseminating and sharing research results and developed products through a variety of channels for the betterment of the field of foreign language education.
6.CBI
Computer-Based Learning The use of computers alongside traditional teaching models is commonplace in classrooms. Teachers create lessons with software programs as well as educational websites to engage students.
http://www.ehow.com/facts_6081722_computer_based-instruction-education_.html7.CMC
Computer-Mediated Communication is the process by which people create, exchange, and perceive information using networked telecommunications systems (or non-networked computers) that facilitate encoding, transmitting, and decoding messages
8.TELL
The Center for Technology-Enhanced Language Learning and Instruction (TELL) was established in January of 1997 with the financial support of the Office of Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Purdue University. Its mission is to support technology-oriented research and development applicable to foreign language instruction. The Center is committed to disseminating and sharing research results and developed products through a variety of channels for the betterment of the field of foreign language education.
9.MUD
A MUD is defined as a multi-user domain, multi-user dungeon, or multi-user dimension, all of which are referring to the same thing, an environment where multiple people may be logged on and interacting with one another.
http://www.mudconnect.com/mud_intro.html
10.MOO
MOO is short MUD object oriented is a text-based online virtual reality system to which multiple users (players) are connected at the same time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOO
