If you are new to online learning at Illinois, this glossary terms will be helpful.

• Compass 2G  (Same as Blackboard Learn) The name given to the campus supported Learning Management System.
• Kaltura   (Same as Mediaspace) The video platform used to power Illinois media streaming services.
• Lecture Capture Recording  (and sometimes broadcasting) of a live class as it is happening in the classroom.
• Live Session  (Same as Synchronous Session) Meetings between students and instructors who are in different locations, these are held at the same time of day, using web conferencing technology (i.e. Zoom).
• Mediaspace  (Same as Kaltura) A streaming service dedicated to Illinois faculty, staff and students. It is powered by the software called Kaltura.
• Zoom  A web-based video conferencing system with a local, desktop client and a mobile app that allows users to meet online,  use audio, chat, video and screen sharing. Go to http://illinois.zoom.us for more information.
  • Zoom Meeting Fully interactive online meeting, where all participants have the ability to see, speak, hear, and screen-share with each other.
  • Zoom Webinar  View-only platform where the attendees cannot see each other and the Host cannot see the attendees

If you would like to add more words to this glossary or if you have questions or comments on terms, please feel free to send us a message to elearning at business.illinois.edu