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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VOIPVOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), also known as Internet telephony, is a form of instant messaging (see separate entry) in which parties communicate with each other online using voice, avoiding telephone call charges. The most famous VOIP program is called Skype. | |
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Web conferencingSee virtual classroom. | |
Web pagesWeb pages are documents which form the building blocks of web sites and, in a wider context, the World Wide Web (or intranets). They are formatted using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). Web pages can include text, images, audio, video, animation, links and forms. The capabilities of web pages can be further extended by the use of JavaScript (program code embedded in the HTML), Java applets (add-on programs) and plug-ins, such as Flash. Web pages can be created in advance of their use or generated on-the-fly by computer programs residing on the web server (the computer that hosts the website). | |
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. | |