Ed Tech Vocabulary (L. Beaty)

An individualized learning pathway in which teaching methods and materials are personalized for each student based on where they excel and struggle. An adaptive learning tool gathers data about a student’s learning behaviors and then responds to their needs by providing learning experiences based on strengths and weaknesses.

• Assistive Technology

• Digital Citizenship

• Adaptive Learning

• M-learning

Tools that overlay virtual objects on to the real-world environment viewed through a flat-screen where the real and virtual worlds are combined to enhance students’ learning experience. An example of augmented reality is the game Pokemon Go.

• Cloud

• E-learning

• Virtual Reality

• Augmented Reality (AR)

Also also called Location Independent Learning, this refers to a student’s capability to access information, demonstrate their learning, and communicate with others at any time and in any place through the use of the internet.

• Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP)

• Asynchronous Learning

• MOOC

• Instructional Technology

A learning approach that combines face-to-face and electronic online learning experiences.

• E-learning

• Assistive Technology

• Cloud

• Blended Learning

A set of rules set by the website, network, or service guiding users on how to use it and listing restrictions that may apply to the site, network, or service.

• Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP)

• Podcasts

• Gamification

• GAFE

Any device, piece of equipment, or software program used in assisting students in working around any physical, mental, or challenges.

• Assistive Technology

• Adaptive Learning

• Digital Citizenship

• Virtual Classroom

A website that allows users to add and update content on their web browser. These sites are "open sources,” meaning other users can contribute collaboratively to its content.

• Cloud

• Adaptive Learning

• Blended Learning

• Wiki

Digital learning environments that allow real-time interaction between teachers and students to engage in learning experiences.

• Blended Learning

• Digital Citizenship

• Digital Literacy

• Virtual Classroom

Recorded audio files that can be listened to over the Internet.

• MOOC

• Podcast

• M-Learning

• Adaptive Learning

Tools that enhance the learning experience by completely immersing students in computer-generated virtual reality experiences. Students put on a virtual reality headset and haptic devices that make it seem like they are moving and interacting with the screen’s objects.

• Virtual Reality

• Augmented Reality

• Blended Learning

• E-Learning