Glossary

translation
Translating from one language into another.
Students may be provided with (or are required to locate themselves) a piece of text that is yet to be translated, or has only partially been translated, and complete translation of this text into another language.
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video
A range of assessment types (including a video essay; video presentation) that are required to be designed, constructed and submitted in an audio visual form.
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video presentation
A type of presentation task whereby students communicate their knowledge via video format.
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visual analysis
Assessments in which students critically engage with visual stimuli.
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wiki
Wikis are websites that are developed collaboratively by a community of users, allowing any user to add and edit content. The completed entry should appear as a cohesive and integrated response to an overall problem.
As an assessment form, this task sees students make individual contributions to a collective wiki on a topic relating to the course content.
While wikis are created collaboratively course coordinators can track students’ individual contributions through colour-coded text, or dedicated sections for each group member.
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work-integrated learning
Learning activities that combine academic study with authentic workplace or industry experiences. Assessments in work-integrated learning may require students to apply disciplinary knowledge, reflect on professional practice, or demonstrate workplace competencies.
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workbook
A collection of printed or online material accompanying a course text (e.g. textbook) that contains exercises, problems, and practice material to clarify and reinforce the lessons presented in the course work.
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written
A range of assessment types (including a report, article, essay) that are required to be designed, constructed and submitted in a written form.
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zoom
A video conferencing platform used to facilitate online meetings, classes, presentations, and discussions. In assessment, Zoom may be used for oral presentations, interviews, vivas, group activities, or supervision meetings.
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