Acronyms
Directions: Find words or phrases
standing for the following acronyms with short descriptions.
1. IT : Information Teahnology.
Reference : http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/careersintechnology/p/ITDefinition.htm
Reference : http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/careersintechnology/p/ITDefinition.htm
2. ICT :
stands for Information Communications Technology.
Reference :
http://tutor2u.net/business/ict/intro_what_is_ict.htm
3. CAI : Computer-Aided Instruction.
4. CALL : Computer Asisted Language Learning.
5. WBI : Web Based Instruction
6. CBI : Computer Based Training
7. CMC : Computer mediated Communications.
8. TELL : Technology Enhanced Language Learning.
9. MUD : Multi User Domain.
10. MOO: MUD Object Oriented.
References : http://www.abbreviations.com/
Synchronous
Tools
Directions: Describe the following terms.
Synchronous tools enable real-time communication and collaboration in a
"same time-different place" mode. These tools allow people to connect
at a single point in time, at the same time. Synchronous tools possess the
advantage of being able to engage people instantly and at the same point in
time. The primary drawback of synchronous tools is that, by definition, they
require same-time participation -different time zones and conflicting schedules
can create communication challenges. In addition, they tend to be costly and
may require significant bandwidth to be efficient.
Asynchronous Tools
Asynchronous
tools enable communication and collaboration over a period of time through a
"different time-different place" mode. These tools allow people to
connect together at each person's own convenience and own schedule.
Asynchronous tools are useful for sustaining dialogue and collaboration over a
period of time and providing people with resources and information that are
instantly accessible, day or night. Asynchronous tools possess the advantage of
being able to involve people from multiple time zones. In addition,
asynchronous tools are helpful in capturing the history of the interactions of
a group, allowing for collective knowledge to be more easily shared and
distributed. The primary drawback of asynchronous technologies is that they
require some discipline to use when used for ongoing communities of practice (e.g.,
people typically must take the initiative to "login" to participate)
and they may feel "impersonal" to those who prefer higher-touch
synchronous technologies
Reference : http://www.asaecenter.org/Resources/articledetail.cfm?itemnumber=13572
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