Glossary

API - Application Programming Interface

An API allows anyone to write their own program to interface with a specific system. This allows you to add or enhance functionality of a product without altering the original installation. APIs also allow developers to leverage the existing architecture and features of a program.

Visit retrievr to see how you could use an API. This particular application uses the Flickr API to search the Flickr library based upon your sketch.

DRM - Digital Rights Management

DRM is an umbrella term referring to technologies used by publishers or copyright owners to control access to or usage of digital data or hardware, and to restrictions associated with a specific instance of a digital work or device. The term is often confused with copy protection and technical protection measures, which refer to technologies that control or restrict the use and access of digital content on electronic devices with such technologies installed, acting as components of a DRM design

Visit WikiPedia to learn more about DRM and the issues surrounding it.

LMS - Learning Management System

An LMS is a software package that enables the management and delivery of online content to learners. Most LMSs are web-based to facilitate “anytime, any place, any pace” access to learning content and administration.

Visit WikiPedia for more information, or EduTools for a list of systems to compare.

RFP - Request For Proposal

An RFP is an invitation for suppliers, through a bidding process, to submit a proposal on a specific product or service.

Visit Wikipedia for more information on RFPs.

RSS - Real Simple Syndication

RSS is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated digital content, such as blogs, news feeds or podcasts.

Visit YouTube for a video explanation of RSS “in Plain English.”

EduTools - WCET

EduTools provides independent reviews, side-by-side comparisons, and consulting services to assist decision-making in the e-learning community. It is maintained by WCNET - the Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications.

The site is located here: http://www.edutools.info/item_list.jsp?pj=4

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