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| JANET | JANET is the UK's education and research network. It connects the UK's education and research organisations to each other, as well as to the rest of the world through links to the global internet. In addition, JANET includes a separate network that is available to the community for experimental activities in network development. The JANET network connects UK universities, FE colleges, research councils, specialist colleges and adult and community learning providers. It also provides connections between the Regional Broadband Consortia to facilitate the DfES initiative for a national schools' network. Over 16 million end users are currently served by the JANET network. |
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| JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) | JISC works with further and higher education by providing strategic guidance, advice and opportunities to use ICT to support teaching, learning, research and administration. |
| Jot time/jotting time | Where pupils are given time to think of an answer and to note their thoughts before speaking. |
| Journals | Diaries kept by pupils or teachers for recording critical incidents, with a specific emphasis on reflection. Certain types of journal can also be known as learning logs. AifL has promoted collaborative communities of enquiry. Reflective diaries are encouraged as part of this approach. |
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