Glossary of Terms
Blackboard:
All UHI partners use Blackboard (a Virtual Learning Environment). This technology is a means of providing a range of H.E on-line materials to students. Materials can be accessed on a 24/7 basis, which means that students can study whenever and wherever they are (provided that Internet access is available).
Closed book examination:
Exams that you are not allowed to take books or notes to.
Distance Learning:
Accessing courses from home or a Learning Centre.
E-portfolio (electronic portfolio):
Student materials / coursework held electronically on-line.
E-resources:
Learning resources available through the internet.
FE:
Further Education.
Flexible Learning:
Learning which is not tied to a place or time – often distance learning.
HE:
Higher Education.
Internet based courses:
Courses supported using virtual learning environments or other computer mediated study.
Internet supported lectures:
Lectures for which notes and other materials are available on-line.
On-line learning / modules:
Learning that is available through the internet, usually at a flexible time.
Open learning:
Study using course materials but without attending classes.
Research portfolio:
Collection of research materials/ activities.
UHI (University of the Highlands and Islands):
Partnership of Higher education providers across the Highlands and Islands.
UHI networked course:
Course taught across the UHI partnership with staff and students located in several colleges. Classes can be taught by VC seminars and supported by online materials in VLE.
Video conference (VC):
Two way media linking together students and staff around the UHI network. TV screens display images of the participants, documents and slides. Students can ask questions as well as receive lectures.
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE):
Computer mediated learning using online materials which can be accessed on-line at the students’ convenience – we use Blackboard.
Work-based learning:
Accreditation for placements with industry.
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