Glossary – how do you define these words? e-learning – the process of acquiring information through the use of electronic media e.g. computer-based instruction, CD-ROM based educational software, web-based instruction VoIP – transmission of voice via a digital signal passed through the Internet e.g. Skype Blog - short for weblog, a digital diary e.g. www.blogger.com 1 1

Glossary – how do you define these words? P2P – peer-to-peer; a connection between two (or more) computers to transfer/share files, often associated with illegal activity (but not always!) JPG -Joint Photographic (experts) Group, who established a format for compressing digital images, made up of dots GIF – Graphic Interchange Format, similar to JPG but can also include animation 1 1

Glossary – how do you define these words? SVG – Scalable Vector Graphics - a compressed graphic format based on lines and directions (vectors), which can be made bigger and smaller without losing image quality Learning Management System (LMS) – a collaborative environment specifically designed for education, with sequencing and tracking of learning processes e.g. Moodle

Glossary – our ideas Fair use: using copyrighted material for education asking permission from author if it's protected (i.e. copyright) related to how much is excerpted some material is public domain so don't need to ask permission 1 1

Glossary – our ideas File transfer protocol (FTP): Rules governing file transfer through the net, a telecommunications standard A program to transfer files across the Internet The act of transferring files across the Internet (FTPing) Uploading and downloading files 1 1

Glossary – our ideas Indigenous knowledge Ideas related to a specific area Use of appropriate ICT based content with respect to local culture Related to political correctness and gender Localisation (native languages) 1 1

Glossary – our ideas Multi-user dungeon An online virtual space for many people Internet computer games are a good example Not common in education, although some are being customised for it, e.g. Second Life 1 1

Glossary – our ideas Total Cost of Ownership = Cost of a computer + cost of maintenance + cost of software + cost of Internet + cost of electricity + cost of training 1 1

Glossary – our ideas Profiling template A set of fields to describe something, and the access rights that it can have in relation to a database 1 1

Glossary – our ideas Repetitive strain injury (RSI) An injury that results from not positioning the hands correctly when using a computer Particularly common in the wrists 1 1

Glossary – our ideas Streaming media Compressing and splitting a big file e.g. video, and delivering over an Internet it in smaller packages so that it's easier to receive 1 1

Glossary – our ideas Geographic Information System (GIS) Connecting a map with a database, to form an integrated system You can add information to the map to display data e.g. Incidence of a disease in different places on the map It can also show changes over time making a dynamic display 1 1

Glossary – our ideas ICT- Information and communications technology Hardware – e.g. Computer, peripherals Communications – one-way (e.g. radio) and two-way (e.g. telephone, web chat) Internet or other methods linking hardware devices 1 1

Glossary – our ideas Graphic user interface (GUI) A graphic layout that helps us to use e.g. a computer or other hardware 1 1

Glossary – missing words! Internet – a network of networks, connecting computers in different locations to share files Systems integration – helping different systems (usually applications) talk to each other Education technology integration – using ICT in the classroom, as part of regular teaching methods 1 1

Glossary – missing words! Wikipedia – a free online encyclopedia that is authored by anyone. See www.wikipedia.org. It has quality checks and balances. Wiki – it can be set up by anyone, it's like a blog... 1 1

Glossary – missing words! Domain name - a name that is entered into a computer (e.g. as part of a website or URL) and then looked up in the global Domain Name System which informs the computer of the IP address(es) with that name (definition from Wikipedia.org). Spam – unsolicited (usually commercial) email or other types of messages (e.g. SMS)