Acronyms

Directions: Find words or phrases standing for the following acronyms with
short descriptions.


1.  IT  >>>>Information technology (IT) is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications

reference http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology

.2.  ICT  >>>>> information and communication technology,usually called ICT, is often used as an extended synonym for information technology(IT), but is usually a more general term that stresses the role of unified communications and the integration of telecommunications (telephone lines and wireless signals), intelligent building management systems and audio-visual systems in modern information technology.


reference   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_and_communication_technologies

3.CAI  >>>>> Computer-assisted instruction is used through the entire range of education from preschool to professional school. It has been offered in a wide variety of fields, including all the main school subjects taught in elementary and secondary schools.


reference http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-computer-assisted-instruction.htm

4.  CALL >>>>> Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) is succinctly defined in a seminal work by Levy (1997: p. 1) as "the search for and study of applications of the computer in language teaching and learning". CALL embraces a wide range of ICT applications and approaches to teaching and learning foreign languages, from the "traditional" drill-and-practice programs that characterised CALL in the 1960s and 1970s to more recent manifestations of CALL, e.g. as used in a virtual learning environment and Web-based distance learning.


reference  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-assisted_language_learning


5.  WBI >>>> Web-based instruction is teaching and learning supported by the attributes and resources of the Internet (Khan, 1997; Relan & Gillami, 1997). The groups below provide guidelines for how to best utilize Internet attributes and resources.


reference  http://www.edtech.vt.edu/edtech/id/wbi/index.html

6.  CBI >>>>> Computer-based learning in education refers to using computers as a central part of the educational experience. Teachers use educational websites and software to enhance daily classroom curriculum.

reference   What Is Computer-Based Instruction in Education? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_6081722_computer_based-instruction-education_.html#ixzz1U9gchhOF


7.  CMC >>>>> Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is defined as any communicative transaction that occurs through the use of two or more networked computers.


reference http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-mediated_communication


8.  TELL >>>>> Teaching English-Language Learners 



reference  http://www.colorincolorado.org/webcasts/teaching/

9.  MUD >>>>>Multiple User Dialogue



10. MOO>>>>>Matter Of Opinion


reference  http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/