Technology Terminologies
Encompasses all forms of technology enhanced (or enabled) learning (TEL) whether that happens on campus or at a distance. Learning & teaching is mediated through ICT services and hardware.
E-Learning
Linux-based operating system designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers.
Android
A software program which provides access to web pages pages, e.g., Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.
Browser
A computer software designed to help you perform a specific task.
Application
Feature of HTML that enables a range of styles for headers, body text, bullet points, links etc.
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Include all major desktop, mobile and online products released or acquired by Google Inc.
Google products
The main markup language for displaying web pages and other information that can be displayed in a web browser.
HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
A generic term describing all kinds of computer programs, applications and operating systems.
Software
Remote access technology that allows you to connect to the University’s network using any internet connection - Worldwide.
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
A way of transmitting information without cables that is reasonably fast.
Wireless (Wifi)