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Exercise: acronyms

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

1. IT
= Information technology It refers to anything related to computing technology, such as networking, hardware, software, the Internet, or the people that work with these technologies.
http://www.techterms.com/definition/it 



2. ICT = Information and Communications Technology. ICT is an innovative instructional program that prepares students to effectively use technology in learning, communication, and life. Students in Information and Communication Technology.
http://redesign.rcu.msstate.edu/ICT/faq.asp


3. CAI = Computer-Assisted Instruction is an interactive instructional technique whereby a computer is used to present the instructional material and monitor the learning that takes place.
http://wikieducator.org/Computer_Assisted_Instruction_(CAI)


4. CALL = Computer Language Learning (CALL)  is an intercontinental and interdisciplinary journal which leads the field in its dedication to all matters associated with the use of computers in language learning (L1 and L2), teaching and testing.
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/09588221.asp


5. WBI = Web base instruction is delivered over public or private computer networks and displayed by a Web browser. WBI is available in many formats and several terms are linked to it; on-line courseware, distance education on-line, etc.
http://education.socialsciencedictionary.com/Learning-and-Performance-Dictionary/web_based_instruction_(WBI)


6. CBI = Computer Based Instruction The use of computers alongside traditional teaching models is commonplace in classrooms. Teachers create lessons with software programs as well as educational websites to engage students. 
http://www.ehow.com/facts_6081722_computer_based-instruction-education_.html



7. CMC = Computer-Mediated Communications is the process by which people create, exchange, and perceive information using networked telecommunications systems (or non-networked computers) that facilitate encoding, transmitting, and decoding messages.
http://www.december.com/john/study/cmc/what.html



8. TELL = Teaching English Language Learners(TELL) was established in January of 1997 with the financial support of the Office of Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Purdue University. Its mission is to support technology-oriented research and development applicable to foreign language instruction. The Center is committed to disseminating and sharing research results and developed products through a variety of channels for the betterment of the field of foreign language education.
http://tell.fll.purdue.edu/info/


9. MUD = Multiple User Dialogue is defined as a multi-user domain, multi-user dungeon, or multi-user dimension, all of which are referring to the same thing, an environment where multiple people may be logged on and interacting with one another
.http://www.mudconnect.com/mud_intro.html


10. MOO = Matter of Opinion is a text-based online virtual reality system to which multiple users (players) are connected at the same time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOO

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