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AACC Glossary of Terms Flashcards
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AACC Glossary of Terms Flashcards

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What are assessments used for?

  • To measure learning (correct)
  • To assess teaching quality
  • To organize course content
  • To track student attendance

    • What does asynchronous mean?

    Activities that do not happen in real time.

    What is Blackboard Collaborate used for?

    Online conferencing to meet, hold discussions, or give live demonstrations.

    What is the purpose of Breadcrumb Navigation?

    <p>To help users navigate within a course.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a web browser?

    <p>Software used to locate and display web pages on the Internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Canvas in the context of AACC?

    <p>The learning management system (LMS) used to deliver courses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can students do on the MyAACC college portal?

    <p>Register for classes, pay bills, check grades, access courses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Conversations in Canvas?

    <p>To communicate with course participants instead of using email.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Dashboard in Canvas display?

    <p>An overview of all courses and tasks to do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Discussions used for in a course?

    <p>To post comments on topics for discussion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a hybrid course at AACC?

    <p>A course requiring both classroom and online instruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LMS stand for?

    <p>Learning Management System.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Modules used for?

    <p>To organize course content into topics or themes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MyAACC allow students to do?

    <p>Conduct college business online.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does netiquette refer to?

    <p>Internet etiquette for online communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can notification preferences in Canvas control?

    <p>What, where, and when notifications are received.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an online course?

    <p>A form of distance education delivered through the Internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definitions and Concepts

    • Assessments: Tools for measuring knowledge, including quizzes, term papers, and exams.
    • Asynchronous: Activities that don’t occur in real-time, allowing for communication at different times.
    • Blackboard Collaborate: Conferencing software facilitating live online meetings for classes and guest lectures.
    • Breadcrumb Navigation: Displays location within the course hierarchy, allowing users to trace their navigation and find pages easily.
    • Dashboard: The initial screen in Canvas that provides an overview of current course activities and next steps.

    Learning Management System (LMS)

    • Canvas: The LMS employed by AACC for online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses, encompassing course materials and communication.
    • LMS Definition: Software for developing and delivering both online and hybrid courses, centralizing course content, communications, and management.

    Student Resources and Tools

    • College Portal (MyAACC): Secure online platform for students to manage registration, billing, grades, student email, and course access, available at https://portal.aacc.edu.
    • Conversations: Messaging tool in Canvas replacing traditional email for coursework communication among students and instructors.

    Course Structure and Formats

    • Hybrid Course: Defined as requiring both classroom and online interaction, with at least 25% classroom instruction and 50% online content.
    • Modules: Structured organization of course topics including learning objectives and associated activities.
    • Online Course: Utilizes the Internet for course delivery via an LMS, offering flexible scheduling but not self-paced.

    Communication and Interaction

    • Discussions: Asynchronous tool for student engagement, allowing posts in response to instructor or peer topics, often graded.
    • Netiquette: Internet etiquette guidelines fostering respectful and effective online communication.
    • Notification Preferences: Settings in Canvas to customize alerts for course updates, such as new grades.

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    Test your knowledge with this set of flashcards for the AACC glossary of terms. Learn key concepts related to assessments, asynchronous communication, and collaborative tools. Perfect for students and educators looking to enhance their understanding of educational terminology.

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