"Facebook is a website which allows users, who sign-up for free profiles, to connect with friends, work colleagues or people they don't know, online. It allows users to share pictures, music, videos, and articles, as well as their own thoughts and opinions with however many people they like."
Online Learning Glossary of Terms
You may run into words and phrases that are new to you or are used in
unfamiliar ways as you continue your exploration of online learning
opportunities at AIU.
Don't worry, to help demystify the
language of online learning, we've assembled this handy glossary of
popular online learning terms. While not comprehensive, it will help you
understand the terminology and be better prepared as you get started
with online learning at AIU.
unfamiliar ways as you continue your exploration of online learning
opportunities at AIU.
Don't worry, to help demystify the
language of online learning, we've assembled this handy glossary of
popular online learning terms. While not comprehensive, it will help you
understand the terminology and be better prepared as you get started
with online learning at AIU.
Browse the glossary using this index
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F
File
"A file can be a document, spreadsheet, image, or other type of item that is stored on a computer. Files are typically associated with a program or software application that is needed in order to open the item."
File extension
"The file extension appears after the period in the filename and is used to indicate the type of format the file is in. For example, the file extension .docx indicates that the file is a Microsoft Word document. A complete filename using this extension may look like this: ""Letter to Mom.docx"""
File management
The process and act of creating an organized structure in which you store information for easy retrieval.
Flipgrid
"Flipgrid is a website that allows teachers to create ""grids"" to facilitate video discussions. Each grid is like a message board where teachers can pose questions, called ""topics,"" and their students can post video responses that appear in a tiled grid display."
Folder
"A folder is a storage location within a drive. Another term for a folder is a ""directory"", however the term ""folder"" has become the term of choice for most. A folder can consist of files or additional folders (called ""Subfolders""). Users can create folders that accommodate their method of organization."