National Qualifications Online
Jargon buster I - Q
| Acronym | Description |
|---|---|
| IACN | Inter-Authority Collaborative Network |
| ICT | Information and Communications Technology |
| IDES | The IDES Network is an organisation for individuals and organisations from education and industry in Scotland and internationally that aims to raise the profile of technology, design and enterprise through networking and the exchange of information and ideas.
http://www.ides.org.uk |
| Int 1 | Intermediate 1 |
| Int 2 | Intermediate 2 |
| JISC | Joint Information Systems Committee
http://www.jisc.ac.uk |
| LTS | Learning and Teaching Scotland
http://www.LTScotland.org.uk |
| MIS | Management Information Systems |
| MLEs | Managed Learning Environments |
| NAB | National Assessment Bank |
| NAG | National Agencies Group |
| NC | National Certificate |
| NDPB | Non-Departmental Public Body, e.g. LT Scotland |
| NGfL Scotland | National Grid for Learning, Scotland
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| NLN | National Learning Network |
| NPs | National Priorities
http://www.nationalpriorities.org.uk |
| NQ | National Qualifications |
| NQCS | National Qualifications Curriculum Support |
| NQSG | National Qualifications Steering Group
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/curriculum/18854/15272 |
| NQTG | National Qualifications Task Group |
| OFDL | Open, Flexible and Distance Learning |
| PBNCs | Project Based National Courses |
| PSD | Personal and Social Development |
| PSE | Personal and Social Education |