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Index of terms

AR learning (AR)

Education in which virtual elements (text, 3D objects) are superimposed onto the real world (e.g. via a mobile phone). A...

Assessment section (Section)

A structured set of criteria and performance levels used to assess students’ assignments, projects or other more complex...

Assistive technology

Aids for users with various forms of disability (e.g. screen readers, special keyboards).

Asynchronous learning (Asynchronous Learning)

A form of study where the participant plans the pace and timing of their learning independently.

Attendance Register (Attendance List)

Records student attendance – most commonly for face-to-face lessons.

Authentication

Verification of a user’s identity (e.g. username + password) so that the system (LMS) can determine whether to grant tha...

Authoring tool (Authoring Tool)

Software for creating interactive educational content (courses, quizzes, multimedia).

Avatar (Profile picture)

An image or icon representing the user within the system. It promotes personalisation and clarity. The LMS allows users ...

Benchmarking

Assessing how your courses perform compared to other institutions or standards.

BigBlueButton (BBB)

An open-source tool for video conferencing and virtual classrooms, often integrated into e-learning platforms (e.g. Mood...

Blended Learning (Blended learning)

A combination of traditional face-to-face teaching (in the classroom) and online study (e-learning) within a single educ...

Branching scenario (Branching Scenario)

A course or activity in which the user’s choices lead to different paths and narratives, enabling the simulation of real...

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