Association of Colleges

Glossary

1.International Adult Literacy Survey 2.Institute for Applied Language Studies

ICT

Information and Communication Technology. Although in the past ICT and IT have often meant the same thing, distinction is being made between the two. ICT extends beyond just the technological use of computers and concerns the use of critical cognitive skills such as literacy, reading and numeracy as well as the application of technical skills and knowledge ("Digital Transformations", Educational Testing Service, 2002)

IFL

Institute for Learning (FE professional body)

ILA

Individual Learning Account

ILP

Individual Learning Plan

ILT

1. Institute for Learning and Teaching (HE professional body) 2. Information and Learning Technology - the application of IT or ICT within teaching and learning

In-Service Education of Teachers

IoU

Institute of Education, University of London

IT

Information Technology. Although in the past ICT and IT have often meant the same thing, distinction is being made between the two. IT refers to the use of computers and the technical skills to use computers and software

ITE

Initial Teacher Education

ITT

Initial Teacher Training

Information Technology in Teacher Education