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E-Learning

Learning facilitated through the use of information and communication technologies. There are several facets to e-learning including hardware (computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, etc.), digital resources (the Web, materials presented via Virtual Learning Environments, online libraries, etc.), software (tutorials, ‘office’ packages, etc.), and online communication tools (email, chat, forums etc.).


E-portfolios

An e-portfolio is a collection of (usually online) digital evidence assembled and managed by a user to display competencies, skills, personal reflections, and task achievements, which can be presented in different formats for different audiences.


Equity

Equity in education means that personal or social circumstances such as gender, ethnic origin, or family background, are not obstacles to achieving educational potential (definition of fairness) and that all individuals reach at least a basic minimum level of skills (definition of inclusion) (Equity and Quality in Education, 2016)


Evaluation

The act of systematically determining the importance, effectiveness, or value of something.