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APSU
Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay State University
Assignment
In general assignments are any requirement for a course. However, course management systems use the word assignment to mean an activity that requires the student to upload a file using the assignment dropbox.
In general assignments are any requirement for a course. However, course management systems use the word assignment to mean an activity that requires the student to upload a file using the assignment dropbox.
Blackboard
Blackboard is a course management system. It was widely used in the Tennessee Board of Regents system from 2001-2007.
Blackboard is a course management system. It was widely used in the Tennessee Board of Regents system from 2001-2007.
Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs are the links which comprise the path to the current screen. A user may jump back to any page in this path by clicking on the appropriate link in the breadcrumb list..
Breadcrumbs are the links which comprise the path to the current screen. A user may jump back to any page in this path by clicking on the appropriate link in the breadcrumb list..
Calendar
The D2L tool used to display daily, weekly, or monthly events, Sometimes known as "Schedule". Linked from the "Events" widget.
The D2L tool used to display daily, weekly, or monthly events, Sometimes known as "Schedule". Linked from the "Events" widget.
Chat
The chat tool is used for real-time text conversations between students and/or instructors.
The chat tool is used for real-time text conversations between students and/or instructors.
Checkbox
A checkbox is used to give a choice in which more than one of the possible items may be selected. It appears as a square. When clicked it is filled with an x.
A checkbox is used to give a choice in which more than one of the possible items may be selected. It appears as a square. When clicked it is filled with an x.
Classlist
The classlist is a D2L tool which lists all faculty and students in a class. Group membership is listed in classes in which student groups are implemented.
The classlist is a D2L tool which lists all faculty and students in a class. Group membership is listed in classes in which student groups are implemented.
CLSCC
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland State Community College
CMS
Course Management System - also Content Management System
Course Management System - also Content Management System
COSCC
Columbia State Community College
Columbia State Community College
CSCC
There are two community colleges in TBR that have these initials, Cleveland State Community College and Columbia State Community College. To avoid confusion, these two schools are often shown as CLSCC and COSCC respectively.
There are two community colleges in TBR that have these initials, Cleveland State Community College and Columbia State Community College. To avoid confusion, these two schools are often shown as CLSCC and COSCC respectively.
CSTCC
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
D2L
D2L is an abbreviation for Desire2Learn.
D2L is an abbreviation for Desire2Learn.
Desire2Learn
Desire2Learn is a course management system.
Desire2Learn is a course management system.
Discussion board
The discussion board is used to post public messages. Instructors often carry on a dialogue with the entire class using this tool.
The discussion board is used to post public messages. Instructors often carry on a dialogue with the entire class using this tool.
DOME
The Desire2Learn Organizational Management Envronment (DOME) is used to make changes to the course management environment by setting variables.
The Desire2Learn Organizational Management Envronment (DOME) is used to make changes to the course management environment by setting variables.
Dropbox
The dropbox is an area in a course management system that allows the student to upload and submit assignments in the form of an electronic file (word processor document, spreadsheet, etc.).
The dropbox is an area in a course management system that allows the student to upload and submit assignments in the form of an electronic file (word processor document, spreadsheet, etc.).
DSCC
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg State Community College
ETSU
East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University
FAQ
A Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) is a question asked so frequently that the answer is written and referred to again whenever the question arises. Groups of such questions are often assembled into a searchable knowledgebase.
A Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) is a question asked so frequently that the answer is written and referred to again whenever the question arises. Groups of such questions are often assembled into a searchable knowledgebase.
Hover
Hovering requires the user to move the mouse over an area of the screen but NOT to click.
Hovering requires the user to move the mouse over an area of the screen but NOT to click.
Interactive web page
Dynamic webs pages that require the user to move or click the mouse or enter data into a text box and observe the results are called interactive pages.
Dynamic webs pages that require the user to move or click the mouse or enter data into a text box and observe the results are called interactive pages.
JSCC
Jackson State Community College
Jackson State Community College
LDAP
One purpose of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is to allow a campus to keep a centralized directory of information such as user names and passwords. This allows the user to use one username/password combination for many services such as email, course management systems, and campus portals.
One purpose of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is to allow a campus to keep a centralized directory of information such as user names and passwords. This allows the user to use one username/password combination for many services such as email, course management systems, and campus portals.
LMS
Learning Management System
Learning Management System
LOR
Learning Object Repository
Learning Object Repository
Module
A module is a defined, predetermined unit of study often corresponding to a textbook chapter or week of instruction.
A module is a defined, predetermined unit of study often corresponding to a textbook chapter or week of instruction.
MSCC
Motlow State Community College
Motlow State Community College
MTSU
Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University
NSCC
Nashville State Community College
Nashville State Community College
NSTCC
Northeast State Technical Community College
Northeast State Technical Community College
PSTCC
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Qualtiy Matters
In Fall of 2003, MarylandOnline, Inc. began a three-year grant to develop a replicable pathway for inter-institutional quality assurance and course improvements in online learning. It created and implemented a process (the Quality Matter rubric) to certify the quality of online courses and online components. It created a peer-based approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement in online education. The Quality Matters project has impacted the quality of teaching and learning at a state and national level. It created a set of review criteria based in the research literature and national standards, incorporated these criteria into an interactive web-based rubric with annotations, and developed training into a process for conducting team course reviews.
In Fall of 2003, MarylandOnline, Inc. began a three-year grant to develop a replicable pathway for inter-institutional quality assurance and course improvements in online learning. It created and implemented a process (the Quality Matter rubric) to certify the quality of online courses and online components. It created a peer-based approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement in online education. The Quality Matters project has impacted the quality of teaching and learning at a state and national level. It created a set of review criteria based in the research literature and national standards, incorporated these criteria into an interactive web-based rubric with annotations, and developed training into a process for conducting team course reviews.
Radio button
A radio button is used to give a choice in which only one of the possible items may be selected. It appears as a circle. When clicked it is filled with a solid dot.
A radio button is used to give a choice in which only one of the possible items may be selected. It appears as a circle. When clicked it is filled with a solid dot.
Respondus 3.5
Respondus 3.5 is the current version of the Respondus quiz publishing tool.
Respondus 3.5 is the current version of the Respondus quiz publishing tool.
Respondus LockDown Browser
The Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) is a browser which promotes test security. It disables most screen capture, printing, right click, application switching methods which could be used to copy exam questions or use another brwser while taking a test.
The Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) is a browser which promotes test security. It disables most screen capture, printing, right click, application switching methods which could be used to copy exam questions or use another brwser while taking a test.
RLDB
Respondus LockDown Browser
Respondus LockDown Browser
ROCC
The Regents Online Campus Collaborative (ROCC) is an umbrella organization comprised of the RODP and ROCE.
The Regents Online Campus Collaborative (ROCC) is an umbrella organization comprised of the RODP and ROCE.
ROCE
The Regents Online Continuing Education (ROCE) program is a collaborative effort with the Continuing Education departments of the TBR’s twenty-seven technology centers, thirteen community colleges, and six universities to address the state-wide workforce development needs in Tennessee.
The Regents Online Continuing Education (ROCE) program is a collaborative effort with the Continuing Education departments of the TBR’s twenty-seven technology centers, thirteen community colleges, and six universities to address the state-wide workforce development needs in Tennessee.
RODP
The Regents Online Degree Program (RODP), using technology, has been established to improve access to high quality, affordable, student-centered learning opportunities through cooperation among Tennessee Board of Regents institutions.
The Regents Online Degree Program (RODP), using technology, has been established to improve access to high quality, affordable, student-centered learning opportunities through cooperation among Tennessee Board of Regents institutions.
RSCC
Roane State Community College
Roane State Community College
SSO
Single Sign-On (SSO) allows the user to log in (sign-on) once and have access to multiple applications. These applications can be on local networks or at multiple locations on the INternet.
Single Sign-On (SSO) allows the user to log in (sign-on) once and have access to multiple applications. These applications can be on local networks or at multiple locations on the INternet.
STCC
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Student Homepage
The student homepage tool enables the student to upload files that can be made viewable to the class. It can be used as a presentation format.
The student homepage tool enables the student to upload files that can be made viewable to the class. It can be used as a presentation format.
StudyMate
StudyMate is an application developed by Respondus which facilitates creation of interactive flash activities suitable for use on a web page or in a learning management system.
StudyMate is an application developed by Respondus which facilitates creation of interactive flash activities suitable for use on a web page or in a learning management system.
Survey
A survey is a poll normally used as a non-graded activity in a course management system to get a quick idea of the class state of mind.
A survey is a poll normally used as a non-graded activity in a course management system to get a quick idea of the class state of mind.
Syllabus
The syllabus is a document presenting theinstructions for successfully completing a course, including grading methods, schedule, textbook, and other critical information about the course
The syllabus is a document presenting theinstructions for successfully completing a course, including grading methods, schedule, textbook, and other critical information about the course
TBR
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) was created in 1972 by the General Assembly as the governing body of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee.
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) was created in 1972 by the General Assembly as the governing body of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee.
TSU
Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
TTC
Tennessee Technology Center
Tennessee Technology Center
TTU
Tennessee Technological University
Tennessee Technological University
UoM
The University of Memphis
The University of Memphis
Virtual Library
The Virtual Library is a set of resources and communication tools for interacting with a local campus library and associated electronic databases. An RODP student is able to use the resources of the library of the instructor plus resources available via the RODP Virtual Library.
The Virtual Library is a set of resources and communication tools for interacting with a local campus library and associated electronic databases. An RODP student is able to use the resources of the library of the instructor plus resources available via the RODP Virtual Library.
VSCC
Volunteer State Community College
Volunteer State Community College
WebCT
WebCT is a course management system currently a part of the Blackboard suite of products. WebCT was the primary course management system used in the Tenssee Board of Regents from 2001-2007.
WebCT is a course management system currently a part of the Blackboard suite of products. WebCT was the primary course management system used in the Tenssee Board of Regents from 2001-2007.
WSCC
Walters State Community College
Walters State Community College
WYSIWYG
WYSIWYG is an acronym for "What You See Is What You Get" and is used to describe an text editor in which formatting is visible. In other words, when a word is marked as bold it appears in boldface.
WYSIWYG is an acronym for "What You See Is What You Get" and is used to describe an text editor in which formatting is visible. In other words, when a word is marked as bold it appears in boldface.
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