Learning Media Glossary (Clive Shephard)
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Clive states: "This glossary contains definitions of 47 different types of learning media, past and present. It may well be useful for teacher training."
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Web conferencingSee virtual classroom. | |
WebinarA webinar is the online equivalent of a seminar, typically hosted in a virtual classroom (see separate entry) or using generic web conferencing software. A typical webinar allows a speaker to communicate in voice, with supporting visual aids and sometimes video. Participants are able to interact in a variety of ways, including text chat, polls, surveys or voice. | |
WhiteboardA reusable writing and drawing surface used by teachers in the classroom. Words and diagrams can be prepared in advance of a class or written/drawn in response to real-time classroom activities. | |
WikiA wiki is a website containing information that is created and maintained by the website's users. A wiki may be used in an educational context as an environment to support group collaboration or as a repository for the research findings and other outputs of individual and group assignments. | |
WorkbookA book that contains activities for learners to complete as well as learning material. Typically learners complete these activities by writing directly into the book. Answers may be printed at the back of the book. | |