Acronyms
1. IT stands
for “information technology”and is pronounced "I.T." It
refers to anything related to computing technology, such as networking,
hardware, software, the Internet, or the people that work with these
technologies. We live in the "information age," information
technology has become a part of our everyday lives. That means the term
"IT," already highly overused, is here to stay.
reference://techterms.com/definition/it
2. ICT stands
for “information and communications technology” and ICT refers to
technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications. It is
similar to informantion technology (IT),
but focuses primarily on communication technologies. This includes the internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other communication mediums.
reference://techterms.com/definition/it
3. CAI stands
for computer-assisted instruction or computer-aided
instruction. CAI is a teaching process that uses a computer in the presentation of instructional materials, often in a way that requires the student to interact with it. CAI; instructional activities that use a computer as the primary vehicle for teaching content or processes rather than one-to-one interaction with a student. the CAL programs for individual learners. The term most often refers to drill and practice, tutorial, or simulation exercises used as stand alone instruction or as supplementary materials.
reference: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/computer-assisted+instruction
4. CALL stands
for computer assisted language learning. Computer
Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is often perceived, somewhat narrowly, as an
approach to language teaching and learning in which the computer is used as an
aid to the presentation, reinforcement and assessment of material to be
learned, usually including a substantial interactive element.
Levy (1997:1) defines CALL more
succinctly and more broadly as "the search for and study of applications
of the computer in language teaching and learning".
reference: https://www.llas.ac.uk/resources/gpg/61
5. WBI stands
for Web based instruction. WBI is a web-based, web-based instructional
program that offers multidimensional multimedia lessons in all subjects or it
just offers some information for teaching purposes. Also take advantage of the
features Communication in the Internet, such as E-mail and chat
with text and audio, is used to achieve efficiency.
reference: http://www.learner.org/workshops/teachreading35/session6/index.html
6. CBI stands
for Computer Based Instruction. CBI is the use of computers
as the basis for lessons. Such learning may take place at an educational
institution, a libraly, a workplace, or the home. Computer resources help at any educational level to better convey information, and allows
students to proceed at a learning rate they are comfortable with. These methods
usually make extensive use of graphics, and often allow one-click access to the Internet for yet more
information.
7. CMC
stands for Computer Mediated Communication. CMC is a process in which
human data interaction occurs through one or more networked telecommunication
systems. A CMC interaction occurs through various types of networking
technology and software, including email, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), instant
messaging (IM), Usenet and mailing list servers. CMC technology saves time and money in IT organizations by
facilitating the use of all communication formats.
CMC is divided into synchronous and asynchronous modes:
- In synchronous communication, all participants are online simultaneously.
- In asynchronous communication there are time constraints on communication messages and responses, as with emails.
CMC features
include conversation record ability, formal communication, and user identity
anonymity, depending on software type - such as IM. However, CMC user statement
interpretation may be difficult due to the absence of verbal communication.
reference: www.techopedia.com/definition/392/computer-mediated-communication-cmc
8. TELL stands
for Teaching English Language Learners.It is the English teaching for English learners by bilingual education and
expertise, then check out the best teaching strategies, supporting the
development of the knowledge of students who are learning English as a second
language. You will learn how to create a student's language and background
experience and how to create a classroom environment that promotes student’s
learning.
9. MUD stands
for Multiple User Dialogue. MUD is a computer program that users can
visit and explore. Each user takes control of a person's computer character.
You can walk around chatting with other characters, explore dangerous monsters,
solve puzzles, and even create your very own room. Description and Item You can
still get lost or confused if you jump right in to make sure to read this
document before you start.
10. MOO stands
for MUD Object Oriented. MOO refers to the system of communication that is Synchronous
users can interact with each other by typing the text. Choose a room or place
to talk. The conversation must be in a place called the same room.
reference : http://senarak.tripod.com/mudmoo.html
😋😋Synchronous
Tools and
synchronous tool 👍
If using the “same time, different place” model of
communication, some common barriers to implementation of synchronous tools are
cost and bandwidth—not only cost and bandwidth on your end, as the individual
teacher or the institution, but also to the students. This is especially true
with conferencing systems; video/web conferencing requires
equipment to deliver but also to receive. Although the benefits of real-time
video conferencing are clear—it’s as near to a physical classroom environment
as you can get—the software, hardware, and bandwidth necessary on both sides
can be more cost-prohibitive than actually physically attending a class.
Some learning management
systems/e-learning systems/virtual learning environments have integrated
synchronous tools within the delivery platform—here I’m thinking specifically
about Blackboard’s integrated chat and whiteboard features. Although there
are still software, hardware, and bandwidth requirements for these tools, the
requirements are likely not as cost-prohibitive as those required for video
conferencing. But when thinking about setting up synchronous discussion, don’t
discount the basic, free, “old school” group instant messaging platform, ICQ.
Asynchronous Tools ☝
But when it comes to virtual communication in support of our
classes, asynchronous communication is by far the more popular model if for no
other reason than the barriers to implementation tend to be much lower—many of
these tools are free and require minimal hardware and software. The drawbacks
of asynchronous tools are that they are by nature less timely and
efficient—they are asynchronous, after all. However, planned excursions
with asynchronous tools can turn into synchronous events. In other words, if students
and instructors all happen to be logged in to a discussion board, conversation
can happen in near-real time.
Common examples of “different time, different place” tools
include:
- Discussion boards: whether integrated into your online learning environment or not (such as Google Groups), well-managed discussion board can produce incredibly rich conversations about the topics at hand.
- Blogs: my personal favorite, as not only are the students discussing with one another (and the instructor), but they’re learning something about writing for a wider audience who may or may not be listening in. The open nature of blogs also allows for communication between students in other classes at other institutions who are studying the same topics. You might have to make “comment on blogs” count for a grade in order for some students to do it, but such is the nature of the beast—those students probably wouldn’t talk in class, either.
- Social Networking Sites: Facebook and Twitter can play important roles in your asynchronous communications strategy. Facebook pages for a class can be the destination for up-to-date information about the course, without your students having to friend you (or even one another). Twitter, and Twitter lists, can be useful sites of asynchronous discussion, although not in the threaded format that one is used to seeing in a discussion board setting.
- E-mail/Reservists: Some people consider mailing lists to be quaint relics of a previous technological age, but it’s hard to argue with the fact that they still work: an e-mail based discussion list does afford one the ability to carry on threaded discussions in a private environment, yet outside the confines of a managed system (for discussion boards). In fact, Google Groups ( is a threaded discussion board that can also take place via e-mail, putting a different twist on the typical concept of the reservist.
reference :http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/tools-for-synchronousasynchronous-classroom-discussion/22902
