Glossary of common terms
This glossary defines a number of words you will see used often in discussions about Moodle - you'll find them highlighted throughout this course.
If you wish to import this glossary to your Moodle site, you can download this file of exported entries: glossary_of_common_terms_20101214.xml.
Please feel free to add new words here!
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Fantastico | ||
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Fantastico is an automatic installer for open source scripts such as Moodle.
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Moodle Docs | |||
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Moodle Docs is the Moodle Documentation wiki, where the Moodle community documents Moodle. There are separate wikis for each version of Moodle. | |||
SCORM | |||
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Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) is a collection of standards and specifications for web-based e-learning. It defines communications between client side content and a host system called the run-time environment (commonly a function of a learning management system). SCORM also defines how content may be packaged into a transferrable ZIP file. | |||
UTT | ||
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UTT is a forum term and is an abbreviation of Undescriptive Thread Title. Examples of this could be "hey guys" or "funny pic". | ||
Grouping | ||
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FUD | ||
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Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. Negative statements made with no real supporting evidence designed to discourage people from taking a particular course of action. This could be done with malicious intent (e.g. to put potential customers off a competing product), or innocently by passing on received wisdom that is incorrect. | ||
POC | |||
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Proof Of Concept - a prototype created to show that an idea is technically fesible. While the prototype probably isn't suitable for real-world use, it provides a starting point for discussion and design of a real solution. | |||
Depreciated | |||
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A programming language class, method, syntax or API that is no longer important or useful. In due course , it will become extinct. | |||
OS or Operating System | ||
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Operating System in computing is defined as a system software that: i.controls hardware and serves as interface between user and hardware. ii.controls input and output of data or infomation iii.serves as a platform for managing general applications/software or customized software | ||