Exercise : acronyms

IT  stands for Information Technology   

   

   

          Information Technology (IT) is the use of any computers, storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of electronic data.

          Reference:  http://searchdatacenter.techtarget.com/definition/IT

ICT  stands for Information and Communications  Technology 

      

          Information and communications technology (ICT), is the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing.

          Although there is no single, universal definition of ICT, the term is generally accepted to mean all devices, networking components, applications and systems that combined allow people and organizations (i.e., businesses, nonprofit agencies, governments and criminal enterprises) to interact in the digital world.

         Reference:  http://searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/ICT-information-and-communications-technology-or-technologies

CAI  stands for Computer-Assisted Instruction

          Computer-assisted instruction (CAI), a program of instructional material presented by means of a computer or computer systems.

          Reference:  https://www.britannica.com/topic/computer-assisted-instruction

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". Levy's definition is in line with the view held by the majority of modern CALL practitioners. 

          Reference:  https://www.llas.ac.uk/resources/gpg/61

WBI  stands for Web-Based Instruction

     

          Web-based instruction (WBI) is a hypermedia-based instructional program which utilizes the attributes and resources of the World Wide Web to create a meaningful learning environment where learning is fostered and supported. ( Khan, 1997 , p. 6)
          Reference:  https://www.igi-global.com/dictionary/web-based-instruction-wbi/32415

CBI  stands for Computer-based instruction

          Computer-based instruction (CBI) is any curricula in which students interact with a computer as a key element of the learning process. Although the term is used to describe a number of different teaching methodologies and curricula, an instructor is almost always present to organize and monitor student activities. Students complete exercises and view materials on a computer screen rather than receiving the information from written material or an instructor's presentation. This dramatic change from traditional teaching has far-reaching implications for the future of education.
         Reference:  https://itstillworks.com/computer-based-instruction-education-1226.html

CMC  stands for Computer Mediated Communication

          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.

          Reference:  https://www.techopedia.com/definition/392/computer-mediated-communication-cmc

TELL  stands for Teaching English Language Learners

          The Teaching English Language Learners (TELL) professional learning program, suitable for all teachers with EAL/D students in their classes, assists NSW DoE teachers to identify and address the learning needs of students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) across the range of school subjects. 

          The TELL program is interactive and collaborative and aims to establish a learning community where participants share expertise and resources and apply effective pedagogy to support EAL/D students.

        Reference:  https://beta.dec.nsw.gov.au/data/assets/pdf_file/0007/315097/TELL-flyer.pdf     

MUD  stands for Multiple User Dialogue

          A MUD is a multiplayer real-time virtual world, usually text-based. MUDs combine elements of role-playing games, hack and slash, player versus player, interactive fiction, and online chat. Players can read or view descriptions of rooms, objects, other players, non-player characters, and actions performed in the virtual world. Players typically interact with each other and the world by typing commands that resemble a natural language.
          Reference:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MUD

 MOO  stands for MUD Object Oriented

          A MOO is a text-based online virtual reality system to which multiple users (players) are connected at the same time.
          Reference:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOO