e-language n
also externalized language
see i-language
e-learning n
also electronic learning
forms of learning in which the teacher and the student are separated in
space or time and connected through the use of online technologies. E-learning
includes web-based learning, virtual classrooms, digital collaboration and
delivery of content through the internet. It can be combined with face-to-face
learning with a teacher, in blended learning.
electronic discussion n
online forums, such as bulletin boards, lists, or real-time conversation, that
provide a written record of all correspondents’ contributions.
electronic literacy n
the ability to read and write electronic texts. Electronic texts differ from
written texts in numerous ways. They are often interactive, typically use
nonlinear structures, and can incorporate symbolic elements not typically
used with printed texts such as animation.
electronic portfolio n
in teacher education, a purposeful collection of a teacher’s work assembled
by electronic means and used to represent and display the teacher’s efforts,
growth and achievements in different areas. As with other kinds of port-
folio, the contents of an electronic portfolio are carefully planned and
chosen in relation to its purpose and goals. The portfolio may be used
as an aspect of professional development and also serve as the basis for
assessment.
elementary school n
see school system
elicitation n
also elicitation technique, elicitation procedure
any technique or procedure that is designed to get a person to actively pro-
duce speech or writing, for example asking someone to describe a picture,
tell a story, or finish an incomplete sentence. In linguistics, these techniques
are used to prompt native speakers to produce linguistic data for analysis.
In teaching and second language research, the same and similar techniques
are used to get a better picture of learner abilities or a fuller understanding
elicitation