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Cable Modem
A device that uses coaxial cables to transmit data faster than telephone line modems and roughly equivalent to modems using DSL telephone service. |
CBT (Computer-Based Training)
Training conducted using a computer, often used when referring to education or training presented while a computer is not connected to a network. |
CD-ROM (compact disk read-only memory)
An electronic data storage medium that uses optical technology for storing and playing back audio, video, text, and other information in digital form. |
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Certification
A valued credential awarded in several fields that proves competency upon satisfactory demonstration of particular knowledge and skills. |
Chat
An online, real-time interactive communication method using text to send and receive instant messages. |
Collaborative Learning
An umbrella term for a variety of approaches in education that involve joint intellectual effort by students or students and teachers. Groups of students work together in searching for understanding, meaning or solutions or in creating a product. Collaborative learning activities can include collaborative writing, group projects, and other activities. |
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Cookie
A small text file placed on your hard by a web site to record information about you. When you return, your computer serves up the "cookie" to the web site and previously recorded information such as your name, site login/password, preferences, shopping cart info, and more are passed along. The web page is then customized based on that information. |
Core Curriculum
The National Curriculum subjects that every child must study throughout their period of compulsory schooling - these subjects are English, Mathematics, Science and Information Technology. |
Courseware
Educational software that delivers course material and instruction via computer. |
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Critical Thinking
Consists of a mental process of analyzing or evaluating information, particularly statements or propositions that people have offered as true. |
