Information System (IS)
My definition: Mediums that store information such as computers
Real definition: “A way to work with information using computers and other technology.” - geeksforgeeks.org
Learning Management System (LMS)
My definition: A system where learning takes place or is a medium for learning
Real definition: “Software or a digital platform that organizes teaching and learning – discoverylearning.org
User Interface (UI)
My definition: What the user sees/interacts with
Real definition: “A specific point of contact where humans interact with a machine or program” - engineerfix.com
Waffle (as related to user interfaces)
My definition: The 9 dotted button to open different apps
Real definition: “The waffle is the grid of small grey boxes you find on the top right corner of your “browser” - digitaltechnologies.com
Hamburger (as related to user interfaces)
My definition: 3 lined horizontal button to access menus
Real definition: “a user interface visual element that consolidates apps or websites navigation options into a compact and easily accessible menu” - geeksforgeeks.org
CC
My definition: The person in your CC on a message sees the message but isn't expected to reply.
Real definition: “represents a copy of an email sent to other addressees.” - microsoft.com
BCC
My definition: The person you BCC sees the email but others that are cc’ed and included on the email doesn't know that person for a copy.
Real definition: “The recipients are hidden from everyone but the sender.” - microsoft.com
Attachment
My definition: A file or content you include in the email.
Real definition: “A file that is sent along with an email message” - emailmagic.ai
Signature File
My definition: your signature and your contact information at the bottom of an email. You can set it up to automatically be there when you start an email.
Real definition: “A block of text or graphical content automatically appended to the end of an email message, typically included contact information and promotional elements.” - Signature File - Kickstart Digital