Glossary of terms used on this site
Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| E-learning | A formalized teaching and learning system specifically designed to be carried out remotely by using electronic communication. |
| E-learning 2.0 | A type of computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) system that developed with the emergence of Web 2.0. It places increased emphasis on social learning and use of social software such as blogs, wikis, podcasts and virtual worlds. E-learning 2.0, in contrast to e-learning systems not based on CSCL, assumes that knowledge (as meaning and understanding) is socially constructed. Learning takes place through conversations about content and grounded interaction about problems and actions. |
| Electronic Collaboration | Operationally defined here as collaboration using electronic technologies among different individuals to accomplish a common task. |
Why a glossary?
Due to the fact that the terms related to home and hospital education vary a lot in different contexts and countries, and that in English too there are several different names to refer to similar practices (home tuition, domiciliary learning…) as a basis to ensure an effective communication on the HHE themes, a common glossary is needed.
Therefore the LeHo network developed this one you can find here as a draft. It is till under the reviewing process by LeHo Board of Experts.
